It’s too early to make a full estimate of the costs of Alfred’s impacts. But previous natural disasters give us a framework for thinking about them.
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Flood waters boost mosquito numbers. Disease outbreaks don’t always follow but it’s important to remove stagnant water from your property to reduce the disease risk.
Huge volumes of sand have been swept offshore by Cyclone Alfred’s waves, leaving beaches and dunes looking very different.
There aren’t enough skilled workers to support Australia’s day-to-day building needs, let alone in response to disasters.
The damage from ex-Cyclone Alfred could have been so much worse – and we may not be so lucky next time. As the clean up begins, let’s build back better.
These storms are very slow moving and getting ready to dump a lot of rain.
Brisbane is a subtropical city of more than 2.5 million people, situated on a flood-prone river. That’s why residents mustn’t get complacent after Cyclone Alfred.
If you are caring for kids and young people during the crisis, try and stay as calm as you can and let family members talk about their feelings.
In short: the danger is not over. Residents in affected areas should remain cautious and heed official advice, to keep themselves safe.
What drives surfers to hit the waves as a cyclone approaches the coast? And what will it take to get them to stop?
When a cyclone hits, the wind is trying very hard to pull the roof off your house. It’s vital the roof stays on – but one weak link can spell disaster.
This is a particularly tough time for people who have lived through other disasters. Here are some signs of retraumatisation to watch out for.
Northern Rivers residents are preparing for Cyclone Alfred’s arrival – and drawing lessons from the 2022 floods.
Albanese has been hit by the twin disruptors, one natural and one man-made. Both complicate Albanese’s election thinking
How do you stay safe while you begin the clean up and recovery? It can be helpful to have a plan of action ready.
Both geostationary and polar orbiting satellites collect data in the visible and infrared regions. There are polar satellites collecting data in the microwave range.
Warmer oceans, more rain and higher seas are likely to heighten Cyclone Alfred’s impact
The maps show the predicted flood extent for the most at-risk areas of Brisbane, based on Bureau of Meteorology forecasts.
For millions of people, Cyclone Alfred will be their first. From “go bags” to sandbags, here’s what you should do to be as ready as possible.
The seas off southeast Queensland are unusually warm, which helped ex-Cyclone Alfred intensify as it barrelled towards the coast.
Top contributors
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Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography, CQUniversity Australia
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Centre for Disaster Studies, James Cook University
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Associate Professor of Geospatial Analysis, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Principal Research Scientist in Extreme Weather, The University of Melbourne
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Principal Research Scientist, Environment, CSIRO
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Associate Professor, Paramedicine and Head of Department, Rural Allied Health, La Trobe University
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Research Fellow, Rural and Remote Health, University of Sydney
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Chief Engineer, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University
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NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health and Co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University
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Research Fellow, Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University
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Science and Innovation Director, Natural Hazards Research Australia
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University
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Lecturer in Psychology, Deakin University
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Professorial Research Fellow, Victoria University