Severe weather & events · Australia
Natural Disaster Archives
Explore the history, science, and human impact of severe weather events in Australia — immersive case studies for the classroom.
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Each collection is a self-contained immersive site with case studies, science, and stories.
Meteorological hazards
Cyclones
Investigate the destructive spiral of tropical storms hitting the Australian coast — Tracy, Yasi, Larry, and more.
Enter the cyclone archiveHydrological hazards
Floods
Examine the science and history behind Australia’s devastating inland and coastal floods — from 1893 to 2022.
Enter the floods archiveClimatic hazards
Bushfires
Understand the elemental forces and historical impact of wildland fires — Ash Wednesday, Black Saturday, and the front line.
Enter the bushfire archiveGeological hazards
Earthquakes
Delve into the geology of tectonic shifts, fault types, and the trembling earth beneath our feet.
Enter the earthquake archiveAccessible reading
Plain-language version of the cyclone archive for students who benefit from easy-read formatting.