Science & Environment
Rainbows and moonbows
Rainbows don’t only form in sunlight – they can be created by lunar light, and they even appear on the surface of other worlds.
Tag: weather
Photography Tips
GALLERY: Powerful storm photography
Seeing them approach can inspire feelings of wonder, caution, and fear. When captured in an image a storm can add a dramatic element to a popular location, or it can stand alone as a showcase of the forces of nature.
Science & Environment
King tides and wild winds create perfect storm
Over the past 48 hours the east coast of New South Wales has been battered by powerful winds and waves measuring up to 13 metres.
Science & Environment
How to cyclone-proof your house
Breezy with a sturdy core – that’s the trick to houses that can withstand cyclone-force winds.
News
Quolls impacted by brief weather changes
A decline in eastern quoll populations can be linked to short-term changes in weather, a new study suggests.
Reader Photos
Making frozen bubbles during a cold snap
A cold snap in Victoria prompted some experimentation with bubbles and the weather
AG Blog
Cyclone Ita the strongest storm of 2014
A satellite image of Cyclone Ita shows the size of this Category 5 storm.
Science & Environment
Gallery: Unusual cloud formations
Clouds help us predict weather, but these phenomena can take on weird and wonderful forms.
News
Australia experiences hottest year on record
With extreme heatwaves and extensive bushfires, 2013 was the warmest year in Australia since records began.