geography black saturday

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  • Created on: 10-05-23 00:58
when was black Saturday?
2009, state of Victoria, Australia
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what are causes of black Saturday?
windspeeds over 125kmph

temperatures over 40dc, dry tinder and low humidity

human activity, such as power cables glass, etc
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what were responses to black Saturday?
Australian gov gave $465m towards recovery

new fire hazard system, more accurate and residents advised to leave on high risk days

recovery packages to aid in economic, social and psycho-social recovery

assistance provided to individuals, families and
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what were the impacts of black saturday?
power cut off to 60000 people

1m animals perished, large areas of national park burned

11800 livestock killed

173 deaths, 7000 displaced, recovery cost $4.4 billion
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human activity, such as power cables glass, etc

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