Severe weather events that cause extreme havoc

When cyclones and fires collide…
As strong winds and torrential rains inundate Australia’s south-eastern coast, new research suggest that high intensity bushfires might not be too far behind, with their dual effects extending damage zones and encroaching on previously low-risk residential areas.
Conducted by an international research team, including the University of South Australia, the research is the first to examine what happens when cyclones and fires interact.
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