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Tropical Cyclone Faith
10 - 24 April 1972

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Area affected Gulf of Carpentaria, northern Cape York.
Central pressure Lowest estimated 990 hPa on the 12th.
Winds Ship reported 50kts (95 km/h) on the 11th. Aurukun reported mean 35kts (65 km/h) with gusts to 45kts (84 km/h) on the 13th.
Rainfall 256mm 24hr total at Aurukun on 13th.
Seas & storm surge Very rough seas and heavy swell, ship reported seas 3m and swell 4m. No storm surge reported.
DamageMinor vegetation damage.

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