Heatwaves in Australia : an unrecognized hazard / N.R. Barker.

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Barker, N. R

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: 2008.Description: iii, 26, 3, 2 p. ; 30 cmSubject(s):

Heat waves -- Australia

DDC classification:

551.5253 22

Summary: Historically in Australia, more deaths have been attributed to heatwaves than any other natural hazard. This project has sought to research thecurrent and future risk of heatwaves to the community and to identify activities being of that could be undertaken to mitigate those risks. The aim of the study was to provide evidence to facilitate consideration of the formal recognition of heatwave as a natural hazard in Australia.

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Historically in Australia, more deaths have been attributed to heatwaves than any other natural hazard. This project has sought to research thecurrent and future risk of heatwaves to the community and to identify activities being of that could be undertaken to mitigate those risks. The aim of the study was to provide evidence to facilitate consideration of the formal recognition of heatwave as a natural hazard in Australia.

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