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Extreme weather on the Great Barrier Reef
Flooding of the Fitzroy, Burnett and Mary Rivers and category five cyclone Yasi both had an impact on the Great Barrier Reef.
The flood waters that hit central Queensland towns contained varying amounts of freshwater, sediments, nutrients and pesticides as well as other potential contaminants.
Additionally, about 13 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns to Townsville, was exposed to Yasi's destructive winds. The affected area represents a 300km stretch of the 2400km-long Reef.
Media statements
- Cyclone Yasi impacts on the Great Barrier Reef assessed - 7 March 2011
- Reef to undergo post cyclone check up - 10 Feb 2011
- Impact of Cyclone Yasi on Great Barrier Reef - 06 Feb 2011
- Great Barrier Reef open for business - tourists welcome - 19 Jan 2011
- Central Queensland Floods - 13 Jan 2011
Information sheets
- Information sheet 1 - Central Queensland Floods
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