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Floods in Spain have killed hundreds and left a trail of devastation. Emilio Morenatti/AP
November 6, 2024

The extreme floods which devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?

Conrad Wasko, University of Sydney; Andrew Dowdy, The University of Melbourne, and Seth Westra, University of Adelaide

To prepare for more intense floods supercharged by climate change, we have to build infrastructure able to tolerate new extremes
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May 9, 2024

Supercharged thunderstorms: have we underestimated how climate change drives extreme rain and floods?

Andrew Dowdy, The University of Melbourne; Conrad Wasko, University of Sydney; Jennifer Catto, University of Exeter, and Seth Westra, University of Adelaide

Why have we seen so many extreme floods in recent years? Climate change is supercharging thunderstorms, adding moisture and heat.
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