Sky News Darwin bureau chief Matt Cunningham discusses the devastating impact of Cyclone Tracy on Darwin in 1974 ahead of a special Sky News investigation marking the 50th anniversary of one of Australia’s worst natural disasters. | Sky News Australia

62K views · 635 reactions | This week marks 50 years since Tropical Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin and the Northern Territory. The cyclone claimed the lives of 66 people and destroyed much of Darwin. Head to the Bureau’s YouTube channel to hear from meteorologists who worked during Cyclone Tracy and experts who’ve studied it since: https://ow.ly/1hPb50UwkFI | Bureau of Meteorology | Facebook

In the early hours of Christmas Day 1974, Severe Tropical Cyclone Tracy passed through Darwin, devastating the city and taking 66 lives. 70% of homes in the city were either destroyed or severely damaged. In this video, see footage of the aftermath of the cyclone and hear descriptions of the damage from people who experienced it. For information on records we hold about Cyclone Tracy, see our fact sheet – bit.ly/2SPZzrW | National Archives of Australia