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BAMOS
Jun 2018
Bulletin June 2018
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2018/19 Budget news
The Federal Budget was announced on the 8th of May 2018.
What does it mean for science and technology? Read about
a few of the main initiatives including a Space Agency for
Australia and investment in Antarctic programs.
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Climate variability and
volcanoes
Uwe Radok Award winner Dr Nicola Maher shares a summary
of her PhD thesis, which examined the influence of natural
forcing, including volcanic eruptions, on climate.
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Waves of history
The mystery of an event from last century, has prompted an
analysis of the meteorology of Sunday 6th February 1938
when some 200 swimmers were swept out to sea.
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Analysis and prediction
An extended version of the AMOS position statement for
Weather Analysis and Prediction provides a comprehensive
account from the Expert Group.