Map of quake shaking intensity in Christchurch
Many parts of Christchurch suffered devastating shaking, and this map shows the worst-hit areas.
Tag: natural disasters
When dust storms descend
Dust storms are nothing new to Australia, despite the alarm felt by Sydneysiders when a red haze descended.
Tsunami: terror from the sea
Often unexpected, a tsunami can strike with deadly force, obliterating entire towns. Could yours be next?
Bushfire simulation improves prediction
Experts have developed a new way to simulate bushfires, to help provide advance warning and save lives.
News
Radical fire plan for the Kimberley
Land managers, Aboriginal rangers and pastoralists are coming together to improve fire management techniques in the Kimberley.
WA quake may have been man-made
Experts say earthquakes of magnitude 5.0, such as the one that collapsed buildings in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, occur in Australia every year.
History & Culture
Hot spotter: life of a fire investigator
Where there’s smoke, there’s a fire investigator.