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In pictures: the impacts of the floods on animals
We document the impact of the recent floods on animals.
Tag: disaster
News
‘Super Typhoon’ Earth’s biggest storm in three years
At its peak, Typhoon Meranti reached wind gusts of 370km per hour, causing extensive damage and taking at least two lives.
Science & Environment
Explainer: how to prepare for a tsunami
We can’t predict or prevent tsunamis but you can improve your chances of staying safe by understanding the risk, being prepared and acting quickly when disaster strikes.
Adventure
End of the 2014 Mt Everest season
As the Mt Everest climbing season prematurely ends, the Sherpas will still be the ones most affected.
On This Day
On this day: One of Australia’s worst maritime disasters
The loss of the SS Yongala – now a Great Barrier Reef dive site – was a puzzling mystery for almost 50 years.
History & Culture
Australia’s worst floods
Some caused great loss of life, others devastated homes and infrastructure; these are the worst floods in Australian recorded history.
Science & Environment
The 10 most destructive tsunamis in history
Here are the ten biggest tsunamis in recorded history, ranked by the devastation they wrought.
Science & Environment
Earthquakes: the 10 biggest in history
Here are the 10 biggest earthquakes detected since records began.