Evaporation loss from farm dams in Australia is a great challenge to water security, ranging from 9% to 36% loss of total volume of water in summer. Reliable quantification and prediction of losses are complicated by numerous factors that include meteorology, dam shape, and inaccuracies in measurement. This paper explores the complexities of evaporation estimation, the limitations of current practice, and the potential for improvement through advanced modeling and abatement technologies like floating covers and windbreaks. Understanding these dynamics is essential to effectively manage water in Australia’s agricultural regions.
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Roy Hill Dam Project
Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine in Karratha WA is Australia’s largest iron ore ...
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Australia grapples with recurrent droughts, impacting states differently due to factors like climate patterns, rainfall, temperature, and agricultural methods. Despite its diverse landscapes and wildlife, the nation faces significant drought challenges, with its arid climate heightening susceptibility. Key contributors include climate patterns, rainfall shortages, rising temperatures, soil quality, water storage, farming practices, population density, and climate change. States like Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory experience varying degrees of vulnerability. Sustainable water management, infrastructure investments, and climate change mitigation are vital for resilience.
Australia is in for a turbulent weekend with extreme weather on both coasts. The west battles a scorching heatwave, while the east faces heavy rains and flash flooding threats. Temperatures in Western Australia’s south-west may reach 39°C, but relief is expected next week. Meanwhile, the east anticipates widespread showers and thunderstorms. South Australia also faces thunderstorms, while Brisbane and the Gold Coast brace for heavy rain. Stay informed and safe amidst this weekend’s meteorological challenges
Australia’s population growth, combined with the shortage of dams and other water infrastructure, has left the country vulnerable to the devastating impacts of droughts.
Australia, known for its vast landscapes, unique wildlife, and thriving cities, faces a recurring challenge: drought. The continent has a long history of droughts, which can have devastating effects on its environment, economy, and people. While droughts are natural occurrences, Australia’s increasing population and a lack of sufficient dams have left many Australians feeling vulnerable in the face of these dry spells.
Australia is currently grappling with unprecedented dry conditions, with the past three months marking the driest quarter in the nation’s recorded history. According to the latest findings from the Bureau of Meteorology, the country is enduring a significant rainfall deficit, with the situation particularly dire in Western Australia, Queensland, and South Australia.
Australia’s vast and diverse landscape is dotted with numerous dams that serve essential functions in water supply, agriculture, hydroelectric power generation, and more.
Australia is a vast and diverse country, known for its stunning natural landscapes. Among its remarkable features are its dams, engineering marvels that serve various purposes, including water storage, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the ten largest dams in Australia, highlighting their significance, capacity, and the role they play in the country’s development.
Australia, known for its vast landscapes and unique wildlife, is also a global agricultural powerhouse. Behind the scenes of this agricultural success story lies an essential, often overlooked feature: farm dams. These water reservoirs are the lifeline of Australian agriculture, playing a crucial role in sustaining crops and livestock. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of farm dams in Australia, exploring their numbers, significance, and the challenges they face.
Australia’s horrible beginning to the 2020/21 summer season seems like it will worsen, after the nation’s worst start to a summer in living memory. Australia suffered record-breaking wildfires, a debilitating extreme drought, toxic-smoke, polluted water reserves and a record breaking heatwave. Australia was the hottest country worldwide last Thursday. Heatwaves are the most lethal natural …
Design concepts for the dam refurbishment & rehabilitation at Robert Oatley Olives. Robert Oatley was one of Australia’s greatest yachtsmen – known for owning the nine-time Sydney-Hobart-winning yacht Wild Oats XI. He owned Hamilton Island & Rosemount Wines – which was the second largest wine brand in the US. Forbes ranked Mr Oatley as the …
Design concepts for a unique destination & experience AirBNB project with a heavy emphasis on permaculture and organic style. Located in the hills outside of Port Macquarie, this project is the brainchild of an innovative and creative young couple who are determined to showcase progressive permacutlure principles for their visitors.
The total active storage in rural dams on 18 November 2019 was 29.6%. This was a decrease of 0.7% since last week. These levels will decrease more rapidly over the December, January and February period. If no significant rainfall is received, in a worst case scenario, these levels could reach zero by August next year. …
Today is the first day in history where it didn’t rain anywhere in Australia Not a single raindrop has fallen across the whole land mass of Australia. Australia is effected by weather conditions from several different influences, so that makes it a very rare incident for rain-bearing clouds to not strike any of the country.