Predicting bushfire activity in Australia from El nino/southern oscillation events

A. K. Skidmore

doi:10.1080/00049158.1987.10676021

Predicting bushfire activity in Australia from El nino/southern oscillation events

A. K. Skidmore^*

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Abstract

Seasons of increased bushfire activity in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania are shown to be significantly related to the occurrence of El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. ENSO events can be predicted up to 18 months before they occur using meteorological satellites and ship weather observations. Bushfire fighting authorities and the public can therefore be warned of the forthcoming seasonal bushfire hazard, which may lead to reduced bushfire damage and decreased public expenditure on fire fighting.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	231-235
Number of pages	5
Journal	Australian Forestry
Volume	50
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00049158.1987.10676021
Publication status	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes

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