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Floods in Australia

Floods in Australia

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Australia has had over 160,708 floods in the last 10 years, many of which have taken out homes, wildlife and many habitats.

1893 Brisbane flood
Flooding in Newcastle in 2007
Queensland 2010-2011 floods

Floods that have occurred in the country of Australia:

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Further reading

  • Devin, L.B. and D.L. Purcell (1983) Flooding in Australia Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service ISBN 0-644-02627-8 : (Water 2000 : consultants report no. 11)(Department of Resources and Energy).

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