Drought, dust and deluge : a century of climatic extremes in Australia.

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: [Melbourne, Vic.] : Bureau of Meteorology, 2004Description: vii, 78 p. : ill., maps ; 21 x 30 cmISBN:

0642706484

Partial contents:

Severe storms -- Fires -- Flood -- Drought -- Tropical cyclones -- East coast lows and dust-storms -- Heat and cold -- The "flip side".

Summary: "This publication briefly describes 50 significant climate and weather events that have occurred between Australia's Federation in 1901 and the end of the 20th century, events that demonstrate the broad range and extremes of our climate. In some respects Australia's climate is harsh, and therefore many of the stories describe destruction and loss. On occasion, however, significant climate events have worked in our favour, alleviating a serious situation. Many of the events described are well known, and form part of our country's folklore." --p. v.

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Includes index.

Severe storms -- Fires -- Flood -- Drought -- Tropical cyclones -- East coast lows and dust-storms -- Heat and cold -- The "flip side".

"This publication briefly describes 50 significant climate and weather events that have occurred between Australia's Federation in 1901 and the end of the 20th century, events that demonstrate the broad range and extremes of our climate. In some respects Australia's climate is harsh, and therefore many of the stories describe destruction and loss. On occasion, however, significant climate events have worked in our favour, alleviating a serious situation. Many of the events described are well known, and form part of our country's folklore." --p. v.

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