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...
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...
Cyclone Tracy – The Monster Of Darwin
Tropical Cyclone Tracy - One of the Worst Natural Disasters to Ever Strike Australia
9 Interesting Facts About Cyclone Tracy
It caused widespread destruction, with...
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...
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...
Unstoppable Forces – Most Severe Weather Events in Australia
Introduction
Australia is known for its unique and diverse climate, from the tropical north to the temperate south. However, this diversity also includes extreme weather...
Cyclone Yasi – The Largest Cyclone In Queensland’s History
An Introduction To Cyclone Yasi
Cyclone Yasi was the most intense Cyclone and tropical storm to strike the Queensland coast in recorded history. A strong La...
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...
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...
Dramatic Natural Disasters: Unforgettable Events
Explore the world's most Dramatic Natural Disasters, from tsunamis to wildfires, and learn about their unforgettable impacts on people and nature.