The worst bushfires in Australia’s history
Bushfires have long been part of the Australian landscape but some of the worst will always stay in our minds.
Tag: geography
Earthquakes in Australia
Earthquakes don’t only occur near our neighbours Japan and New Zealand – they’re common in Australia too.
Destinations
The amazing disappearing lake
Just 40km north of Canberra, Lake George is an ephemeral water body that inspires artists, birdwatchers and historians.
Life on the floodplains
Sporadic heavy rains bring a slow tide of change to parched lands in the Murray-Darling basin.
Tsunamis: how they form
Tsunamis have occurred through history, but there is still much to learn about them. Here are the basics.
Map of quake shaking intensity in Christchurch
Many parts of Christchurch suffered devastating shaking, and this map shows the worst-hit areas.
News
New Zealand earthquakes linked, say experts
This latest earthquake in Christchurch is an aftershock of the September 2010 quake, according to scientists.
Mapping NZ’s recent earthquakes
Geologists have mapped the earthquakes that have shaken NZ since last year.
History & Culture
Maps of Australia: charting our history
From mud maps to early town planning, historical charts of Australia’s beginnings are being digitised.
Destinations
Lobethal: the Christmas town
Christmas shines brighter than anywhere else in the nation in this otherwise sleepy South Australian hamlet.