Abstract
This chapter aimed to explore if the impact and recovery from Cyclone Tracy differed for Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups due to inherent sociocultural or political factors or pressures. The chapter presents results around the main themes identified and discussed by respondents: warnings and preparedness; impacts; aftermath and evacuation; returning to Darwin; longer-term recovery; and resilience. A significant amount of research has demonstrated that the impacts of disasters are felt disproportionately worldwide due to inherent underlying socio-cultural, economic and political vulnerabilities.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Applied Studies in Climate Adaptation |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 297-306 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 9781118845011 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118845028 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118845011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Nov 2014 |
Keywords
- Cyclone Tracy
- Indigenous respondents