Hannah Power – The Conversation

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November 6, 2023

Fieldwork can be challenging for female scientists. Here are 5 ways to make it better

Sarah Hamylton, University of Wollongong; Ana Vila Concejo, University of Sydney; Hannah Power, University of Newcastle, and Shari L Gallop, University of Waikato

Growing awareness of sexual harassment and discrimination in the field prompted an international survey and research into potential solutions.

Ali Jam Productions Photography

January 23, 2023

Photos from the field: our voyage investigating Australia’s submarine landslides and deep‑marine canyons

Hannah Power, University of Newcastle; Kendall Mollison, University of Newcastle; Michael Kinsela, University of Newcastle, and Tom Hubble, University of Sydney

From a shipwreck to ancient dunes, these researchers created 3D visualisations of seafloor features around Australia – from as shallow as 22 metres to depths of over 4.8 kilometres.

Bianca De Marchi

January 17, 2022

Waves from the Tonga tsunami are still being felt in Australia – and even a 50cm surge could knock you off your feet

Hannah Power, University of Newcastle

Australians tend to be fairly relaxed about the tsunami risk. But warnings from authorities to stay away from foreshore areas should not be ignored.

A sandy beach with rocky headland. Hannah Power.

December 22, 2021

From enormous tides to millions of shells, here are 6 unique beaches for your summer road trip

Hannah Power, University of Newcastle

Australia has thousands of beaches which differ greatly, from huge tides to high energy to recurring sinkholes.

Tom Hubble

May 5, 2020

6,000 years of climate history: an ancient lake in the Murray‑Darling has yielded its secrets

Hannah Power, University of Newcastle; Anna Helfensdorfer, University of Sydney, and Tom Hubble, University of Sydney

The findings point to how Australia’s most important river system might be altered by future sea level rise.

Manly’s The Corso pedestrian area could be flooded if a large tsunami arrived at Sydney Harbour. from www.shutterstock.com

October 15, 2018

Yes, a tsunami could hit Sydney – causing flooding and dangerous currents

Kaya Wilson, University of Newcastle and Hannah Power, University of Newcastle

To stay safe in a tsunami, remember that the sequence of waves may occur over hours to days, and the biggest wave in the sequence could occur at any time.

The Byron Scar, left behind by an undersea landslide. Colours indicate depths. Samantha Clarke

December 10, 2017

Scars left by Australia’s undersea landslides reveal future tsunami potential

Samantha Clarke, University of Sydney; Hannah Power, University of Newcastle; Kaya Wilson, University of Newcastle, and Tom Hubble, University of Sydney

The ocean floor off Australia’s east coast bears the scars of numerous subsea landslides, which have potentially triggered tsunamis over the past several millennia.

A satellite image of the 2004 boxing day tsunami striking the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Could a similar tsunami hit Australia? AAP

August 3, 2016

Making waves: the tsunami risk in Australia

Hannah Power, University of Newcastle and Kaya Wilson, University of Newcastle

Australia is surrounded by ocean, so is not immune to the effects of tsunamis. But how significant is the risk?

Since the 1960s, environmentalism in Australia has largely focused on defending “wilderness”. yophotography/flickr

August 2, 2016

Reimagining NSW: going beyond ‘wilderness’ and finding fresh ways to relate to our environment

Pascal Scherrer, Southern Cross University; Emily O'Gorman, Macquarie University; Hannah Power, University of Newcastle; Matthew Kearnes, UNSW ; Sandie Suchet-Pearson, Macquarie University, and Tanya Latty, University of Sydney

Since the 1960s, environmentalism in Australia has largely focused on defending “wilderness”. However, protected areas in themselves are not stemming the destruction of biodiversity.

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