Mission Beach, Queensland
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Mission Beach is a coastal town and locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Mission Beach had a population of 1,014 people.
Mission Beach
Southern cassowary
Cyclone Yasi
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi was a powerful and destructive tropical cyclone that made landfall in northern Queensland, Australia in early 2011, causing major damage to the affected areas. Originating
Mission Beach, Queensland
…cassowaries seeking food in built up areas and, unfortunately, a number were hit and killed by cars. On 3 February 2011, the eyewall of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi crossed the coast near Mission Beach. Wind gusts estimated up to 310 km/h (190 mph), leaving behind significant damage. A storm surge estimated to have…
Cyclone Yasi approaching Queensland near peak intensity on 2 February 2011
Downed power pole and lines on Kings Road in Townsville