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Doctors warn Australian health system not prepared for climate change
These 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
Cameras aboard NASA’s International Space Station captured this dramatic view of Cyclone Debbie as it intensified over the Coral Sea.
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Earthquake shakes South Australia
Geoscience Australia has reported a 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Murray Bridge, South Australia last night.
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The world’s 10 most devastating volcanic eruptions
Volcanic eruptions make up a fifth of all natural disasters. Here are 10 of the most devastating eruptions in recent human history.
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Firestorms: the bushfire/thunderstorm hybrids we urgently need to understand
When 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.
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Natural disasters are affecting some of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities
Researchers have found a disaster “hotspot” in northern New South Wales, where nearly half of the state’s most disadvantaged communities are found.
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‘Super Typhoon’ Earth’s biggest storm in three years
At its peak, Typhoon Meranti reached wind gusts of 370km per hour, causing extensive damage and taking at least two lives.
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Explainer: how to prepare for a tsunami
We 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.
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Flood deaths are avoidable: don’t go in the water
A 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.
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Making waves: the tsunami risk in Australia
Australia is surrounded by ocean, so is not immune to the effects of tsunamis. But how significant is the risk?