DROUGHT, DUST AND DELUGE

A century of climate extremes in Australia

With fascinating facts, figures, diagrams and photos, this beautifully illustrated 78-page book summarises the many weather and climate extremes that had major impacts on the Australian community during the 20th century.

(Click on headings or diagrams above for a sample from each chapter)

THE CHAPTERS Severe Storms The 1999 Sydney hailstorm was just the latest of many. Bushfires Black Friday, Ash Wednesday and many others. Flood Katherine, Maitland, Melbourne - no one is immune. Drought Scourging Australia from Federation onwards. Tropical Cyclones Tracy killed over 60 and others have caused more than 100 deaths. East Coast Lows and Dust-storms Sydney awash, Melbourne shrouded in dust. Heat and Cold Hot recently? - What about the 1939 heatwave? "Flip Side" Events Rain eases war and economic pain, and more.

Drought, Dust and Deluge serves as both an exciting read and a historical record of the meteorological events that shaped the perception of Australia Weather and Climate.

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