The Australian Monsoon Trough
Monsoon season in Australia
The monsoon trough is a meteorological phenomenon that plays a significant role in the weather patterns of Australia and other regions...
What Are Tropical Cyclones? Causes, Classification & Effects
Tropical Cyclones are some of the most powerful weather phenomena on Earth. This blog will discuss tropical cyclones in detail, from their definition to...
What Is An Australian East Coast Low?
What is a low-pressure system?
In meteorology, the term low-pressure system refers to a low-pressure region in the upper or lower atmosphere and is a...
What Is The Indian Ocean Dipole?
What Is The Indian Ocean Dipole
The Indian Ocean Dipole is a sustained change or difference in the sea surface temperatures of the eastern and...
What Are Gravity Waves In Clouds & The Atmosphere?
What Is A Gravity Wave?
A wave that is created by gravity and density variations in a stratified atmosphere. This is a generic classification that includes...
What Causes The Storm Surge That Accompanies a Cyclone
What Are Storm Surges and How Does One Form?
Storm surges are strong ocean movements that result from wind action and low pressure at the...
A Timeline of Australia’s Most Destructive Cyclones:
These are the Most Destructive Cyclones that have ever Hit Australia in Terms of their Intensity and Extent.
Cyclone Yasi struck Queensland in 2011 and...
The Fujiwhara Effect – When 2 Cyclones Collide
Introduction To The Fujiwhara Effect
The Fujiwhara Effect also known as the Fujiwara interaction or binary interaction is a phenomenon where two nearby cyclonic vortices can move around one...
A Back to Back La Nina is Possible For Late This...
Queensland Long Range Weather Forecast
La Nina Watch announced by US Climate Prediction Centre
There are increasing indications that La Niña could redevelop in the Pacific...
The 1974 Floods – Cyclone Wanda & Her Fury
A Brief Beginning
In 1974 a robust La Nina was occurring. An approximated 900 billion tons of rain descended on Queensland in the month of...