Tag Archives: ENSO

The mysteries of El Niño are as deep as the ocean

Posted on 5 August 2014 by Peter Boyer

A few months ago, a strong El Niño event later this year seemed certain, but no longer. What’s happening? [5 August 2014 | Peter Boyer] Every now and again we get a reminder of our place in the scheme of … Continue reading →

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Ruminations on extreme nature

Posted on 13 March 2012 by Peter Boyer

The Murray-Darling floods may seem like an anomaly, but they fit within the IPCC pattern for climate change in Australia. [13 March 2012 | Peter Boyer] The long-suffering people of the Murray-Darling basin don’t need to be told that Australia’s … Continue reading →

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