Doctors warn Australian health system not prepared for climate change
NewsThese doctors join in a chorus of outcries about climate change from some of the country’s most respected professions.
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Amazing footage of Cyclone Debbie from space
NewsCameras aboard NASA’s International Space Station captured this dramatic view of Cyclone Debbie as it intensified over the Coral Sea.
Earthquake shakes South Australia
NewsGeoscience Australia has reported a 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Murray Bridge, South Australia last night.
The world’s 10 most devastating volcanic eruptions
Science & EnvironmentVolcanic eruptions make up a fifth of all natural disasters. Here are 10 of the most devastating eruptions in recent human history.
Firestorms: the bushfire/thunderstorm hybrids we urgently need to understand
Science & EnvironmentWhen a bushfire rages so high it creates its own thunderstorm, it becomes a ‘firestorm’ – and makes life much more difficult for firefighters. We still have a lot to learn about what triggers them.
Natural disasters are affecting some of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities
Science & EnvironmentResearchers have found a disaster “hotspot” in northern New South Wales, where nearly half of the state’s most disadvantaged communities are found.
‘Super Typhoon’ Earth’s biggest storm in three years
NewsAt its peak, Typhoon Meranti reached wind gusts of 370km per hour, causing extensive damage and taking at least two lives.
Explainer: how to prepare for a tsunami
Science & EnvironmentWe can’t predict or prevent tsunamis but you can improve your chances of staying safe by understanding the risk, being prepared and acting quickly when disaster strikes.
Flood deaths are avoidable: don’t go in the water
Science & EnvironmentA total of 1859 people have died in floods in Australia in the past 115 years, yet people continue to ignore warnings and road closure signs.
Making waves: the tsunami risk in Australia
Science & EnvironmentAustralia is surrounded by ocean, so is not immune to the effects of tsunamis. But how significant is the risk?