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The Mankala Season

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Slide 1:

There is constant rain with strong winds. This is the "wet season". The Yawuru people call this season Mankala. The calendar shows some aspects that up the season of Mankala.

They are: wind

Season

Rainfall

Temperatures

Slide 2:

The Yawuru seasonal calendar indicating when the six season occur and some of their features.

They are: wind

Season

Rainfall

Temperatures

Slide 3:

Location map showing Yawuru country.

Slide 4:

The north-west wind bring the rain clouds from over the sea.

Slide 5:

At first, the rains come in sudden storms. The clouds are black and lightning and thunder occur.