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"When Australia’s east coast is caught in the grip of a heatwave, relief can
come in the form of abrupt, often gale-force wind changes known as “southerly
busters”.
For Sydneysiders, the arrival of the southerly buster is a hot topic right up
there with property prices. But in recent years, talk has turned to where
southerly busters have gone. The feeling is, they’re not what they used to be.
Our new research shows southerly busters have become more frequent but less
intense over the past 25 years. Global warming is to blame.
As the warming trend continues, we can expect more southerly busters to roll
in. These winds can damage property, worsen bushfires, and endanger both
aviation and marine activities. Unfortunately, we may witness more of these
unwelcome effects in the future."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
