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In 2100, will sea level be one metre higher than now, or only 50cm? The Thames Barrage is designed to protect London from flooding by storm surges in up to one in a thousand year events. With 50cm higher…
Victims of the Queensland floods who received emotional support in the aftermath were less likely to have experienced depression…
Venice – the City of Dreams – may have one less nightmare to deal with following a finding that the frequency of extreme…
Scientists have developed powerful modelling techniques to help understand the full impact of flooding that occurs when dams…
As six weeks’ rain gets dumped on Sydney in a single day and Queensland cleans up after shocking floods, it’s not surprising people ask if global warming is to blame for our weather woes. But following…
The tragic events of last summer confirmed that floods are among the most costly and dangerous natural disasters Australians face. Our response must start with a thorough examination of how we can better…
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Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne
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