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Extreme rainfall events intensifying more rapidly than first predicted

The link between global warming and increased rainfall events is well known, but scientists say our infrastructure may not cope at this rate.

Passage to the eye

A direct line of sight into the building storm

Science & Environment

The science behind Cyclone Debbie

The category 4 cyclone – the fifth storm of this year’s season, and the strongest so far – buffeted the Queensland coast across a wide area centred on Airlie Beach.

Science & Environment

How will Cyclone Debbie compare to Australia’s worst cyclones in history?

The real impact of a cyclone depends on more than just its category, with important factors including its size, tides and the region it hits. Here are some of the most destructive cyclones in Australia’s history.

Amazing Australian weather photos feature in new calendar

The Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2017 weather calendar, full of breath-taking images of Australian skies.

Science & Environment

More tropical cyclones likely for Australia this year: here’s why

Australia is facing an above-average cyclone season, with at least 11 cyclones likely in the region.

‘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.

Science & Environment

New website helps coastal councils adapt to rising seas

Australia’s coastal towns are already facing storms and erosion – problems that are set to get worse with rising seas.

Fronting the storm

Ominous storm clouds blacken the sky over Barwon Heads, Victoria.

Two killed in dangerous Bali storm swell

Two people have died at a popular surf spot in Bali after the island was hit by a dangerous combination of king tides and large waves.