Australia weathers cyclone dual assault
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"Cyclone Marcia intensified rapidly as it approached land,increasing in strength from an Australian category 1 tropical cyclone within sustained winds of slightly higher than 100 km/h (62mph) to a severe tropical cyclone of minimal category 5 strength with wind speeds estimated at 230 km/h (143 mph)," said Kevin Hill,atmospheric scientist, AIR Worldwide. Click here to read the complete article. (Subscription required)