Geographical issues that have affected Melbourne:
14-17 January 2014- Melbourne shows 4 consecutive days of 41 degrees
25th December 2011: Many thunderstorms, large hailstones, flooding and reports of tornadoes.
Recently, the fundamental issue with Melbourne has been on an enormous demand of water due to a growing population rate. Because of more individuals living in the city, the requirement for water has outgrown the common assets of the state and in this way desalt plants have been developed to facilitate the weight on streams.
The consolidated effects of populace development, dry season and environmental change have taken their toll on the Yarra River and the Thomson waterways that supply Melbourne with water.
Erosion in Melbourne:
The 12 apostles are the names given to an accumulation of normal limestones stacks that ascent up to 46m from the ocean off bank of Port Campbell Nation Park, Australia. The Twelve Apostles are situated along the amazing Great Ocean Road, a tourist detour that begins 97km southwest of Melbourne. Remaining is only eight as the ninth one had collapsed in July 2005 still being a significant attraction of Melbourne around the world.
The apostles were greatly formed by erosion: the harsh and great climate conditions from the Southern Ocean making it gradually erode the delicate limestone to frame caves. Presently due to this disintegration there are less than ten remaining. The rate of disintegration at the limestone's base columns is 2 cm for each year. Eroding was due to wave activity.
Geography:
Geography studies the areas of landscape, individual’s space and environment. It perceives the distinctions in social orders and situations over the world, furthermore the connections between them. Geology incorporates both physical science and sociology information to give the abilities and theoretical structures expected to comprehend the procedures and force relations that shape our general surroundings.
25th December 2011: Many thunderstorms, large hailstones, flooding and reports of tornadoes.
Recently, the fundamental issue with Melbourne has been on an enormous demand of water due to a growing population rate. Because of more individuals living in the city, the requirement for water has outgrown the common assets of the state and in this way desalt plants have been developed to facilitate the weight on streams.
The consolidated effects of populace development, dry season and environmental change have taken their toll on the Yarra River and the Thomson waterways that supply Melbourne with water.
Erosion in Melbourne:
The 12 apostles are the names given to an accumulation of normal limestones stacks that ascent up to 46m from the ocean off bank of Port Campbell Nation Park, Australia. The Twelve Apostles are situated along the amazing Great Ocean Road, a tourist detour that begins 97km southwest of Melbourne. Remaining is only eight as the ninth one had collapsed in July 2005 still being a significant attraction of Melbourne around the world.
The apostles were greatly formed by erosion: the harsh and great climate conditions from the Southern Ocean making it gradually erode the delicate limestone to frame caves. Presently due to this disintegration there are less than ten remaining. The rate of disintegration at the limestone's base columns is 2 cm for each year. Eroding was due to wave activity.
Geography:
Geography studies the areas of landscape, individual’s space and environment. It perceives the distinctions in social orders and situations over the world, furthermore the connections between them. Geology incorporates both physical science and sociology information to give the abilities and theoretical structures expected to comprehend the procedures and force relations that shape our general surroundings.