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Cyclone Tasha
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Tropical Cyclone Tasha was a short-lived, but devastating tropical cyclone that exacerbated widespread floods in Queensland, Australia during the 2010 Christmas holiday.
Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
![]() Cyclone Tasha several hours after moving inland on 25 December | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 24 December 2010 |
Dissipated | 25 December 2010 |
Category 1 tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (BOM) | |
Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 993 hPa (mbar); 29.32 inHg |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 1 |
Damage | Unknown |
Areas affected | Queensland and New South Wales |
IBTrACS![]() | |
Part of the 2010–11 Australian region cyclone season |
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