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Photographic documentation of some of the impacts of a 1-in-30 year storm on the ocean beach at Dee Why, NSW (8th June, 2007)

Australian Ocean Data Network
Myers, Andrew
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Friday 8th June 2007 saw a severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meterology. They warned of winds gusting to 90kph, flash flooding, waves exceeding 5m in the surf zone and significant beach erosion. It was dubbed a 30-year storm, and came as a costly reminder of the devasting power of the natural environment. These photographic images were taken on Wednesday 13th June and illustrate some of the impacts of the storm on Sydneys beaches, and the response of local councils in the clean-up effort.

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Maintenance and Update Frequency: notPlanned
Statement: Images taken with a 6.0 megapixel digital camera
Statement: Photos were taken on Wednesday 13th June at 1300 in the region of Dee Why Surf Club. No images were taken of Long Reef. Parameters: No parameters are associated with this resource, which constitutes photographic material.

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Purpose
To illustrate the impact of a 30-year storm on Sydney's beaches. Also, to emphasise the need to plan for such events in the future, to protect property, people and the environment.

Issued: 14 06 2007

Data time period: 2007-06-13 to 2007-06-13

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151.29831,-33.75027 151.29651,-33.75222 151.29658,-33.75427 151.29763,-33.75531 151.29748,-33.7531 151.29925,-33.75076 151.29831,-33.75027

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COASTAL PROCESSES | EARTH SCIENCE | Erosion | OCEANS | environment |

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