Oz cyclone strengthens

[copacetic]

Thanks for the links, great stuff.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Although their effects on human populations can be devastating, tropical cyclones can also relieve drought conditions.[42] They also carry heat and energy away from the tropics and transport it toward temperate latitudes, which makes them an important part of the global atmospheric circulation mechanism. As a result, tropical cyclones help to maintain equilibrium in the Earth's troposphere.

I suppose we should thank the Aussies for taking one for the team in helping out the rest of the world.

 

[Mars]

I suppose we should thank the Aussies for taking one for the team in helping out the rest of the world.

They're good for something it seems...

 

[Shake&Bake]

Listening to some calls coming in Cairns Radio 4CA

 

[Shake&Bake]

A few of the calls that I have listened to; the callers seem quite relaxed and mentioned only high wind speeds.

 

[Skitter]

First water, now wind... Now they need an earthquake and one of those massive forest fires they have. Feel natures wrath.

 

[ponder]

This radio station is in Innisfail, Cairns. They are running on generator power at the moment and have front row seats.

http://www.4kz.com.au/live.html

Edit: Can only handle 400 connections at a time so keep trying.

Edit: It's mostly a music station but every 15 - 30 mins or so the DJ gives updates on conditions.

OMG, Celine Dion playing just as I go to the page. I would rather face the storm



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[copacetic]

OMG, Celine Dion playing just as I go to the page. I would rather face the storm



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Lol, the DJ was gushing about her as well.

 

[Rosaudio]

I'm getting my live reports from /b/

This storm sure does sound 'unique'...

 

[Bluray]

It's Gods way of telling us how humans ****ed this planet up.

 

[ponder]

It's Gods way of telling us how humans ****ed this planet up.

No, schit happens. People attribute way to many things to God or whatever mythical being they believe in.

 

[copacetic]

It's Gods way of telling us how humans ****ed this planet up.

Swell dude then.

 

[Nothxkbi]

Lol, the DJ was gushing about her as well.

Edit: Can't believe I'm listening to a blimmin auzzie station, this is a first. This is the one Shake&Bake was listening too, also right in Cairns but more of a news and update station without the cheesy Celine. Music is great here.

http://primeradio.com.au/streaming/4ca.php

 

[Shake&Bake]

WTF is a chinwag?

Damn Aussies

 

[copacetic]

Chinwag? It's got to do with cunnilingus.

 

[Celine]

now then, just what is wrong with muh singing eh?

 

[Creag]

Category 5 cyclone slams into flood-hit Queensland

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/02/02/australia.cyclone/index.html?hpt=T2

I got friends there

 

[TELESPHORE]

This is not cricket or rugby. My prayers go out for those in destitute situations. I have some friends there and they are in mortal danger.

 

[copacetic]

This is not cricket or rugby. My prayers go out for those in destitute situations. I have some friends there and they are in mortal danger.

Were people not given at least two days to get out of the area? I'm not being an arse, just wondering how people could get stuck in the danger zone, with so much warning.

 

[TELESPHORE]

Were people not given at least two days to get out of the area? I'm not being an arse, just wondering how people could get stuck in the danger zone, with so much warning.

the area is about twice the size of Texas. Tell everyone in RSA north of the Orange river to evacuate and see where they can move. It is total flood planes, not just river beds