Hybrid solar eclipse once-in-a-decade natural phenomenon draws tourists to small Australian town

Thursday's hybrid solar eclipse will last for 62 seconds But for a small town in rural northwest Australia the effects could linger on for a lifetime That's the hope for Exmouth and the surrounding Ningaloo Coast in Western Australia which are hoping that April 20th's once-in-a-decade natural phenomenon could kick off a tourism boom that lasts well beyond the eclipse They're pretty intimidated but also very excited Roger Cook Deputy Premier of Western Australia state tells CNN about the residents of Exmouth

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