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Australia’s worst earthquakes
Australia has experienced few big earthquakes, but some of them have caused great devastation. Here are the 10 most significant in recent history.
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Tsunami warning: why prediction is so hard
Predicting tsunamis is a complex task, but scientists’ efforts in improving warning times are saving lives.
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Why was there was no tsunami this time?
Though the Indonesian earthquake on Wednesday was huge, it didn’t generate much of a tsunami. Why?
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South Australia earthquake biggest in 15 years
The biggest earthquake in Australia in the last 15 years has struck in South Australia, but left minimal damage.
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Aussie solar lamps light the way for flood victims
Australians have developed a low-cost solar light to help people in natural disasters like the Pakistan floods.
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Mass spider webs cover flood-affected areas
Spiders are weaving mass webs after being forced to higher ground in the wake of the NSW floods.
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Japan tsunami debris heading for the US
Masses of debris, including floating refrigerators, is making its way on ocean currents, towards the Hawaii and the US.
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Christchurch earthquake remembered one year on
Christchurch mourns those lost one year ago today in the devastating earthquake.
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Black Saturday study looks at bushfire risk
Research into Black Saturday bushfires confirms clearing vegetation around houses is the best way to protect them.
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Earthquake-proofing Australian buildings
In the wake of the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, engineers are evaluating building structures.