Ocean swimming... and tsunamis
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What is the likelihood of a tsunami hitting your favourite beach? Dr. Hannah Power, from University of Newcastle's School of Environmental and Life Sciences, conducts research on ocean waves, and recently published on the likelihood and consequences of a tsunami hitting Sydney Harbour. She has also developed the risk forecast for the Figure Eight Pool in Sydney's Royal National Park. This forecast examines the likelihood of being struck by large waves on your journey across the rock shelf. Songs in this episode - all licensed under a Creative Commons License: Tsunami - Cyclotone Symphonic Tsunami - Le MaNiTeK The Great Tsunami - These Loose Ends Tsunami Biter - cj2thed Sapphire - Tobu  Image from Canterbury Maps
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