The Maldon gold deposit in central Victoria has geological, geochronological and fluid chemistry characteristics that distinguish it from typical vein-hosted, 'orogenic' gold deposits in this region. The deposit lies within ...

Australian rainfall is strongly influenced by El Nino-southern oscillation (ENSO). The relationship between ENSO and rainfall in eastern Australia is nonlinear; the magnitude of La Nina events has a greater effect on ...

The microclimate experienced by organisms is determined by local weather conditions. Yet the environmental data available for predicting the effect of climate on the distribution and abundance of organisms are typically ...

The spectacular diversity of sclerophyll plants in the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa and Australia’s Southwest Floristic Region has been attributed to either explosive radiation on infertile soils under fire-prone, ...

This paper investigates the problem of scientific uncertainty and the way it impedes planning for climate change and accelerated sea-level rise (CC & ASLR) in Pacific Island Countries. The paper begins by discussing the ...

Groundwater is a vital resource in Victoria. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and other authorities recognise the need to protect the quality of groundwater as a resource and as part of the natural environment. ...

Using data for a common period (1976–2005) for a set of 31 sites located in south-east Australia, variations in frequency and magnitude of intense rainfall events across durations from 6 min to 72 h were assessed. This ...

This study was driven by a need to clarify how variations in climate might affect intense rainfall and the potential for flooding. Sub-daily durations are of particular interest for urban applications. Worldwide, few such ...

A 3-D off-line transport model is used to examine the breakup of the Antarctic ozone hole in late November and early December 2000. The use of a transport model enables an analysis of the vortex breakup that is not possible ...