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1829 Major drought in Western Australia with very little water available. [7] 1835 and 1838 Sydney and NSW receive 25% less rain than usual. Severe drought in Northam and York areas of Western Australia. 1838–39 Droughts in South Australia and Western Australia; 1839 Severe drought in the west and north of Spencer Gulf, South Australia.
This is a list of significant droughts, organized by large geographical area and then year. Africa Aoyate ... Drought in Australia; Federation Drought (1901)
Drought in Australia; 0–9. 1911–1916 Australian drought; 1979–1983 Eastern Australian drought; 2000s Australian drought; F. Federation Drought This page was ...
Australia's climate is governed mostly by its size and by the hot, sinking air of the subtropical high pressure belt (subtropical ridge or Australian High). This moves north-west and north-east with the seasons. The climate is variable, with frequent droughts lasting several seasons, thought to be caused in part by the El Niño-Southern ...
This is a list of major bushfires in Australia.The list contains individual bushfires and bushfire seasons that have resulted in fatalities, or bushfires that have burned in excess of 5,000 hectares (12,000 acres), or was significant for its damage to particular Australian landmarks.
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Relief map showing major rivers of Australia Climate of Australia. The Australian environment ranges from virtually pristine Antarctic territory and rainforests to degraded industrial areas of major cities. Forty distinct ecoregions have been identified across the Australian mainland and islands.
Drought in Australia; Federation Drought; 1911–16 Australian drought; 1979–83 Eastern Australian drought; 2000s Australian drought; Dust storms. 1983 Melbourne ...
The 2000s drought in Australia, also known as the millennium drought, [1] is said by some to be the worst drought recorded since European settlement. [2] The drought affected most of southern Australia, including its largest cities and largest agricultural region (the Murray–Darling basin). It commenced with low rainfall conditions in late ...