Weekly Niue News http://www.niuenews.nu/ [2004-09-11: list updated for new site] _______________________________________________ > Weather Is Talk Of The Town On Niue > > Weather experts from around the region have been meeting in > Niue this week to discuss disaster management. And not > surprisingly - given the > location of the conference - cyclones are top of the list. > Just 18 months ago, Niue was devastated by Cyclone Heta, while > the neighbouring Cook Islands was either struck or sideswiped > by four cyclones. But while > no-one can stop cyclones lashing the region weather > forecasters and emergency services experts do more to minimise > their impact. Tracking and warning systems play a major role > in preventing the loss of life and in many cases property. > > [date.gif] Thursday, 14 April 2005 > 40216 Visitors
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