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Image No. 2-99

Disturbance -- Cyclones

Defoliation and shredding of mainly secondary rainforest

Harvey's Creek near Babinda, Queensland

March 1956

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A few weeks after cyclone "Agnes". Some tree species, e.g Ficus, with leathery tough leaves are less affected. Fallen leaves form a deep carpet, shin-deep, and when dried out are a fire hazard.

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