Bushfire

The Blame Game: An analysis of the 2015 Indonesian Wildfires and the 2009 Australian “Black Saturday Bushfires” The Indonesian wildfires of 2015 and the Australian black Saturday bushfires of 2009 are both major disasters that caused severe damages and many casualties, but with different controversies surrounding them. The many lives lost in Victoria Australia brought a major discussion about hazard response, vulnerability and human rights on the agenda. In Indonesia the controversies around…

Gender and group differences on altruistic behaviours Alex Bonacci, 3853838 Victoria University Psychology 2B At some point in our lives, we may find ourselves in the position of needing the assistance of others- we may also find ourselves in the position to help someone in need. We may scarcely find ourselves questioning our motivations to help someone and act unconsciously. Is the decision to or not to help someone influenced by gender or genetic factors, the empathetic nature of the helper…

Natural Hazards Research Task Identify the location The Millennium Drought (2002-2009) was a period of time when much of Southern Australia experienced an especially long dry period. It was particularly severe in the southwest and southeast as they were they are the most populated areas of Australia. Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane were affected by drought constantly or at intervals. While these area in the south had severe droughts, the northern areas of…

is undeniable that storms are both expensive and dangerous. Severe storms are a constant natural disaster occurring on a frequent bases in Australia. On average, these powerful storms cause more destruction than cyclones, earthquakes, floods and bushfires. As storms are unpredictable their devastating impact is often underestimated. Storms not only cause…

in Australia due to climates that include both wet seasons where a lot of vegetation grows and a dry, hot season where fires can occur. Each year and average around 54,000 fires occur. Control burning is a key strategy used to limit the impact of bushfires. Control burning (also known as prescribed burning because a prescription is needed to be followed) dates back to the olden days when traditional fire application was used to ‘renew” farmlands and hunting grounds. It is important to manage…

prevention. They used their platform for good to inform the public in the way they know best. The media had a massive impact on the bushfires and was multifaceted, serving as a critical tool for information, mobilization, and debate. While it also played a significant role in raising awareness and aid, it also faced challenges related to misinformation and politicization. The bushfire crisis underestimated the power of the media in shaping public discourse and policy, especially in the context…

Introduction Western Port Bay is a coastal region located in the south of Victoria which opens up into the Bass Strait. It is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the state, being home to x amount of species of flora and fauna. Westernport Bay has a coastal climate, with high rainfall and mild temperatures when compared with the rest of Victoria. The purpose of this fieldwork investigation was to explore the social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change on Westernport…

the recovery time of ground and canopy cover since the fires took place. After a controlled burn in the location of Ash Wednesday in 2012, another survey in 2015 shows the recovery once again of this site. By comparing these results with the 1995 bushfire site…

Special Protection Zones and existing Parks and Reserves as seen in figure 12 and 14. The area is home to large ash forests, rainforest and vine thickets, eucalyptus tall open and open forests and woodlands. This area is under threat from logging, bushfires (Figure 3) and the destruction of habitat of precious animal and plant species, 40 of which nest in the hollows and crevices of large trees. Some species found in the area include the Leadbeater’s possum…

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