La Nina

cyclone seen from space

The record-breaking Cyclone Freddy was a wake-up call to prepare for the storms of the future.

drone shot of the recent storms at narrabeen-collaroy and wamberal nsw

New research shows coastlines across the Pacific Ocean may respond differently to El Niño and La Niña cycles.

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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.

A train line is reflected in the water of the Daly River, Northern Territory

Tree ring analysis suggests strong flows in NT’s Daly River can’t go on forever and water allocation could lead to environmental and cultural damage.

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

Sad-looking spaniel sitting on a lounge chair looking out the window to a dreary day

Have La Niña’s storms got your furry friend feeling stressed? A UNSW Sydney animal ecologist gives advice on how to help them – and you – get through the dreary days.

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.

Two stalagmites in Yonderup Cave, Yanchep, Western Australia

To look inside a stalagmite is to look back in time tens of thousands of years to see how the Earth’s climate patterns have shaped the world we live in today.

La Niña caused wet and cool weather conditions last summer

With more rain on the horizon in NSW and Queensland, a UNSW climate scientist answers our questions about whether we can expect more wet and cold from La Niña, and what’s in store for next summer.

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