A temporally compounding event occurs when a series of hazards affects the same region, exacerbating the impact of any of the individual events.
A preconditioned compound event occurs when the impact of a hazard is exacerbated by pre-existing conditions.
We are conducting research to determine if we can forecast changes in the probability of extreme rainfall events associated with atmospheric rivers 2-6 weeks ahead.
Further understanding of the role of clouds may improve the knowledge of local atmosphere-ocean interactions, aiding the forecasting of coral bleaching events.
Providing large and well-connected green space is going to be essential urban infrastructure for increased urban populations facing climate change.
"Even under the Paris Agreement, there's a possibility of having 50-degree days in Melbourne and Sydney"
The UK heatwave is just the latest reminder of what’s in store for Australia and the world as the climate changes.
Climate change is expected to increase the risk of several natural hazards.
Many Australian ecosystems have evolved to rebound from extreme “natural” events such as bushfires. But the frequency, intensity, and compounding nature of recent events are greater than they’ve experienced throughout their recent evolutionary history.
An expert panel on climate science and agriculture