Bureau of Meteorology
Impacts of climate change on coasts
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- Impacts of climate change on coasts
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Dr Kathy McInnes looks at the impacts of climate change on coasts. Changes in mean sea-level and the atmosphere result in changes to the frequency and intensity of coastal flooding. It is important that we understand how the climate is going to change so we can better prepare for it.
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- The Australian Climate Change Science Program
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- This video provides an overview of the Australian Climate Change Science Program, a collaboration between the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO and the Australian Government. It is the longest running climate change science program in Australia.
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- The climate of Australia 2012: a year of contrasts
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Dr Andrew Watkins presents Australia's 2012 climate highlights -- an overview of temperature, rainfall and significant events. Discover further information on the Bureau of Meteorology website at http://bit.ly/Xgn0sO
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- eReefs - Next generation information for the Great Barrier Reef
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- eReefs is a collaborative project to help protect and preserve the iconic Great Barrier Reef.
The eReefs Project will provide vital tools for decision making and communication spanning the entire Reef spectrum -- from catchment to ocean. Timely access to sea surface temperatures and water quality information is essential for researchers and marine managers in maintaining a healthy reef ecosystem.
This project is part of the new generation of environmental intelligence products and services offered under the framework of the Government's National Plan for Environmental Information -- an initiative jointly led by the Bureau of Meteorology and the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
eReefs brings together corporate Australia through the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and its partner BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance; Australia's leading operational and research agencies in the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO, and ...
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- National Climate and Water Briefings, September 2012 - Severe Weather
- Runtime
- 21:38
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- John Bally, Head of Disaster Mitigation & Severe Weather Services, Bureau of Meteorology.
Presented at the National Climate and Water Briefings on 20 September 2012.
This presentation gives an outlook for the upcoming severe weather season, including a preliminary tropical cyclone outlook, an outline of areas with above average bush and grassfire risk, and a discussion on the likelihood of summer flood.
For the climatic and hydrological current conditions and outlook, check out the National Climate and Water Briefing for Climate and Water via http://bit.ly/TtXmf3.
These monthly briefings provide information about current and upcoming climatic and hydrological conditions to assist decision-makers plan for the next three months.
Prepared by the Bureau of Meteorology.
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- National Climate and Water Briefings, September 2012 - Climate and Water
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- 27:10
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Gary Allan, Climate Liaison, Bureau of Meteorology.
Presented at the National Climate and Water Briefings on 20 September 2012.
This presentation gives the climatic and hydrological current conditions and outlook.
For an outlook of the upcoming severe weather season, check out the National Climate and Water Briefing for Severe Weather via http://bit.ly/Qquvdo.
These monthly briefings provide information about current and upcoming climatic and hydrological conditions to assist decision-makers plan for the next three months.
Prepared by the Bureau of Meteorology.
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- Seasonal Streamflow Forecasting Service
- Runtime
- 5:11
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The Bureau provides a Seasonal Streamflow Forecasting Service for the south east Murray Darling Basin on our website. This service estimates how much water is likely to flow past a specific location in a stream over the next three months.
The information is based on probabilities which means, the likelihood or chance of water flowing into a stream based on relationships with recent climate and catchment conditions.
Forecasts are issued around the seventh day of every month -- covering that month and the following two months. We use statistical modelling that provides 5000 forecast possibilities for each site.
These forecasts are presented as probability distributions and exceedance probability charts and maps. These products are helping water managers and users make better informed decisions.
The forecast service with be extended over time to more catchments across Australia. Watch our Youtube clip on the Seasonal Streamflow Fore...
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- The Australian Hydrological Geospatial Fabric
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The Bureau of Meteorology (the Bureau) is building the Australian Water Resources Information System (AWRIS) to deliver high quality water information essential to managing our Nation's valuable water resources.
The system will be spatially enabled using the Australian Hydrological Geospatial Fabric (or Geofabric), a spatial framework for discovering, querying, reporting and modelling water information.
The Geofabric is a specialised Geographic Information System (GIS) that registers the spatial relationships between important hydrologic features such as rivers, dams, lakes, aquifers, diversions, drains and monitoring points.
By detailing the spatial dimensions of these hydrofeatures and how they are connected, we are able to see how water is stored, transported and used through the landscape.
Contracted nodes - the enduring nature of the Geofabric is based on a set of
points called contracted nodes that represent known...
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- Large Swells Impact Southeastern Australia
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- This video explains swells that affected Southeastern Australia from 7-11 July 2011.
Some impacts of the major weather system include:
- Closure of Victoria's seaport of Portland for the first time in ten years due to eight-metre swells.
- $150 million dollars in damage due to significant beach erosion along Victoria's coast.
- Waves washing against the historical buildings of Port Arthur in Tasmania.
Images were captured using the Bureau's forecasting systems:
- ACCESS
- AUSWAVE
- OceanMAPs
Forecast products can be accessed via the Bureau's Marine Weather Services web page: http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/
Have a look at our article on the recent swells activity in Southeastern Australia:
http://www.bom.gov.au/social/2011/08/large-swells-impact-Australia/
Fore more information about swells and the Bureau's Marine Weather Services go to:
http://www.bom.go...
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- Tropical Cyclone Yasi Forecast Track Map
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Tropical Cyclone YasiForecast Track Map
This is the Bureau's Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map for tropical cyclone Yasi which made landfall in North Queensland in February, 2011. These maps are graphical products that provide the track of a cyclone showing recent movement and forecasted movement. It also shows the current extent of damaging winds and a graphical representation of the areas affected by current cyclone Watch and Warnings. The most popular way of accessing this product is via the Bureau's web page http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml
When a Tropical Cyclone Threat Map is issued, it contains the following information:
* The cyclone name
* Reference to the associated Tropical Cyclone Advice
* A map including the recent track of the cyclone and a forecast track of up to 48 hours in advance.
* The latest position with a graphical representation of the current and forecast extent of gale-force.
* A grey zone unc...
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- Climate Information Explained
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Watch this video to find out about the Bureau of Meteorology's climate analysis services.
The Bureau compiles one of the world's most comprehensive and highly regarded climate records. For more than 100 years the Bureau has collected temperature and rainfall data from monitoring stations placed in every type of environment across Australia. During that time we have provided forecasting and climate services. The Bureau's climate monitoring, climate prediction and climate data services provide a clear picture of past, present and possible future climate conditions.
For more information about the Bureau's role in climate information and services go to http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/
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- Careers at the Bureau of Meteorology
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The Bureau of Meteorology provides the opportunity to grow, to learn, to innovate, to succeed and to build a stimulating and rewarding career. In this video we meet Bureau employee Clare Yeo who talks about how she became a Meteorologist.
We aim to attract talented people who strive to be the best at what they do and are passionate about providing world-class services to the Australian community. Whether you are a graduate who wants to forge a successful career, or a senior industry professional with the desire to make a major contribution, the Bureau is the ideal place to pursue your career aspirations.
For more information about Bureau careers go to http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/
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- Water for the Future
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- This video explains the Bureau of Meteorology's role in 'Water for the Future'.
The Bureau is establishing itself as the national water information authority for Australia. Part of an ambitious national water reform program, Water for the Future, is being led by the Australian Government. Our new national water information function builds upon our national flood-forecasting role. It will support water policy makers, planners and managers to address the water security challenge posed by climate change and population growth.
For more information about the Bureau's role in water information go to http://www.bom.gov.au/water/
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- Tohoku Tsunami Animation
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The Tōhoku tsunami resulted from a magnitude 9.0 (Mw) undersea earthquake which occurred off the earth coast of northern Honshu, Japan at 4:46 pm EDT on Friday 11 March, 2011. This animation shows the way in which and the time it took for this tsunami to travel across the Pacific Ocean.
For information about the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre which is operated by the Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia go to http://www.bom.gov.au/tsunami/
