A cyclone drove a surge estimated at around 12 metres into the harbour city of Coringa, destroying some 20,000 vessels and the town itself. It was the second catastrophic cyclone to strike the port within 50 years.
The settlement never regained its former importance, and today only a small village remains where a major trading port once stood — one of the clearest historical examples of a disaster permanently ending a city's economic life.
Why this event still matters
Historical incidents shape the rules that protect people today — building codes, evacuation policy, warning systems and inspection regimes almost always trace back to a specific disaster. Studying Coringa Cyclone alongside current events is how preparedness improves.
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