Andrea Taschetto

Photo of dried up river in New South Wales

A UNSW Sydney scientist explains exactly how an El Niño event manifests and why it can be difficult to predict.  

Sandbags protect a local business as flood water washes by

UNSW Sydney experts available to comment on flooding and record rain.

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UNSW experts are available to comment on the recently announced third La Niña in as many years.

Flooded street

The collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation would profoundly alter the anatomy of the world’s oceans. New research explores the consequences.

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After one La Niña, the Pacific sometimes retains cool water which enables a second La Niña to form.

Dark gray-blue storm clouds. La nina and superstorm concept.

UNSW has a range of experts available to comment on La Niña.

Avalon rock pool in Sydney in stormy weather

With La Niña prolonging the wet season, there is an increased risk of flooding along the north, east and southeast regions.