
Science & Environment
Map of quake shaking intensity in Christchurch
Many parts of Christchurch suffered devastating shaking, and this map shows the worst-hit areas.
Many parts of Christchurch suffered devastating shaking, and this map shows the worst-hit areas.
Dust storms are nothing new to Australia, despite the alarm felt by Sydneysiders when a red haze descended.
Often unexpected, a tsunami can strike with deadly force, obliterating entire towns. Could yours be next?
Experts have developed a new way to simulate bushfires, to help provide advance warning and save lives.
Land managers, Aboriginal rangers and pastoralists are coming together to improve fire management techniques in the Kimberley.
Experts say earthquakes of magnitude 5.0, such as the one that collapsed buildings in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, occur in Australia every year.
Where there’s smoke, there’s a fire investigator.