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Climate modelling by the Australian National University found Australia has experienced megadroughts every 150 to 1,000 years and is due for another
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes.
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for decades, according to new research co-led by ANU.
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The unprecedented megadroughts were determined through a new climate model. Click to read more. Megadroughts are defined as extremely long-lasting drought events covering a large area that can last for years or even decades.
New modeling predicts Australia may experience megadroughts lasting 20 years or more, exacerbated by climate change, posing severe risks to the environment and agriculture. Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modeling from The Australian Nation