29 Sep 2020, 4:42 am
29 Sep 2020, 4:59 am
29 Sep 2020, 5:57 am
29 Sep 2020, 6:52 am
But who brought the dingo? 
No, ignore me, I understand what you mean now. That far back in history we can only interpret the evidence (introducing to our own biases), we can't know for sure.
29 Sep 2020, 6:59 am
MrsPeel wrote:
But who brought the dingo?
No, ignore me, I understand what you mean now. That far back in history we can only interpret the evidence (introducing to our own biases), we can't know for sure.
No, ignore me, I understand what you mean now. That far back in history we can only interpret the evidence (introducing to our own biases), we can't know for sure.
The dingo came across from Asia with Macassan sailors around 5000 years ago.
30 Sep 2020, 1:11 am
30 Sep 2020, 1:19 am
MrsPeel wrote:
Pepe wrote:
Erm,
Sometimes I can be a little thick.
How does Brictoria's transcript support your position?
Sometimes I can be a little thick.
How does Brictoria's transcript support your position?
We're never going to agree on this Pepe!
But in case you are genuinely wanting to know, when you put the quote in context it is clear that Flannery is talking about long term climate trends, not yearly variations in the weather.
In essence he is saying that increased warming over the long term will increase evaporation, so he expects there will be more severe droughts in which the rainfall which does fall does not reach the rivers.
The trouble is, it was a verbal interview, so he tried to get to the essence of the issue without bogging things down in explanation.
I'm sure what he said was not intended to be a prediction that "from now on none of the rain will reach the rivers and the dams will never be full ever again".
Seriously, when has he said that?
Can you find the transcript that puts his "dams will never be filled again" comment into context?
Or do I have to do all the heavy work myself?
30 Sep 2020, 1:25 am
Aprilviolets wrote:
If having a wet summer stops bushfires bring on the rain.
We should be ok for a number of years, if the rain continues.
A big part of the problem was the very dry underbrush.
However, wet weather eventually creates more debris, and so it goes.
The best thing we can do to mitigate future bushfires is to prevent "green tape", by mulching greenies.
25 Oct 2020, 5:48 pm
IN YOUR FACE, TIM FLANNERY!!
Quote:
Wild storms have lashed parts of Australia's east coast, bringing heavy rain, large golf-ball-sized hailstones and damaging winds, and sparking severe weather warnings for two states.
Northern NSW was today warned to expect large hail, flash flooding and severe winds.
The intense storms have been whipped up by a cold front and upper trough which combined. https://www.9news.com.au/national/weath ... e95443ee0b
Northern NSW was today warned to expect large hail, flash flooding and severe winds.
The intense storms have been whipped up by a cold front and upper trough which combined. https://www.9news.com.au/national/weath ... e95443ee0b
Quote:
People in NSW have been told to prepare for severe thunderstorms this afternoon as the first major spring storm event begins.
The storms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Griffith, Cobar and Broken Hill. https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-s ... 0f1706538c
The storms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Griffith, Cobar and Broken Hill. https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-s ... 0f1706538c
25 Oct 2020, 6:40 pm
25 Oct 2020, 7:53 pm
cyberdad wrote:
Given the storms are damaging property (including here where I live) I am not sure it's anything to celebrate.
I am revelling in the rain.
Better rain than bushfires.
No water, and we all die.
The dams have filled, despite Tim Flannery's predictions.
So,
In your face, Tim Flannery.
If you have a problem with storms, why did you allow yourself to be born?
Quote:
But then the grey clouds gather,
And we can bless again
The drumming of an army,
The steady, soaking rain.
And we can bless again
The drumming of an army,
The steady, soaking rain.
25 Oct 2020, 8:45 pm
Pepe wrote:
If you have a problem with storms, why did you allow yourself to be born?
Born to complain? that's just a sign of aging
26 Oct 2020, 7:02 am
26 Oct 2020, 7:09 am
MrsPeel wrote:
Actually, Australian weather is generally scary.
Hmmm, stroms resulting in this:
seem definitely scary.
26 Oct 2020, 6:56 pm
26 Oct 2020, 8:04 pm
magz wrote:
MrsPeel wrote:
Actually, Australian weather is generally scary.
Hmmm, stroms resulting in this:
seem definitely scary.
Yes, mud is indeed scary.
