This is a list of all major natural disasters in Australian European history. The
natural disasters
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included here are all the notable events which resulted in significant loss of life or property due to natural, non-biological processes of the
Earth
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within
Australian
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territory. Due to inflation, the monetary damage estimates are not comparable. Unless otherwise noted, the year given is the year in which the currency's valuation was calculated. References can be found in the associated articles noted.
See also
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List of disasters in Australia by death toll
This is a list of disasters in Australia by death toll.
100 or more deaths
50 to 99 deaths
20 to 49 deaths
Between 10 and 20
Gallery
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Bushfires in Australia
Bushfires in Australia are a widespread and regular occurrence that have contributed significantly to shaping the nature of the continent over millions of years. Eastern Australia is one of the most fire-prone regions of the world, and its pr ...
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List of major bushfires in Australia
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List of Australian bushfire seasons
This is a list of specific seasons of bushfires in Australia including some significant bushfire events from each season. Events are listed if they cause fatalities, destroy houses, or burn more than of land. Across Australia, seasonality o ...
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Floods in Australia
This is a list of notable recorded floods that have occurred in the country of Australia.
References
Further reading
* Devin, L.B. and D.L. Purcell (1983) ''Flooding in Australia'' Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service : (Wat ...
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List of earthquakes in Australia
This is a list of significant earthquakes recorded in Australia and its territories. The currency used is the Australian dollar (A$) unless noted otherwise.
List of earthquakes
Other earthquakes
* Broome, 16 August 1929, magnitude 6.6, offsho ...
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List of natural disasters in New Zealand
This list of natural disasters in New Zealand documents notable natural disasters and epidemics that have occurred in New Zealand since 1843. Of these natural disasters, the 1918 flu pandemic resulted in the highest loss of life with 8,600 death ...
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References
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Natural disasters in Australia
natural disasters
A natural disaster is "the negative impact following an actual occurrence of natural hazard in the event that it significantly harms a community". A natural disaster can cause loss of life or damage property, and typically leaves some econo ...
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
Disasters in Australia