It's been 10 years, since one of the most powerful and destructive cyclones in history crossed the Queensland coast. Cyclone Yasi packed winds of almost 300 kilometres an hour, battering northern coast communities. www.7NEWS.com.au #qldweather #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sunshine Coast

2.4K views | It's been a decade since one of the biggest and most powerful cyclones made landfall on the Queensland coast. Cyclone Yasi caused widespread destruction and it taught Mackay residents valuable lessons about preparing for natural disasters. www.7NEWS.com.au #qldweather #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay | Facebook

8.3K views · 30 shares | Today marks 7 years since Cyclone Yasi devastated communities across north Queensland. The category-five cyclone crossed early in the morning on February 3, 2011, shattering lives and causing more than $800M in damage. Have a look back on these pictures and have a listen to these survivors talk about what it was like to live through. | ABC Brisbane | Facebook