Australia’s extreme fire season

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2019 was Australia’s hottest year on record, a major factor behind the bush fires which have been far worse than usual. We look at the patterns of extreme weather that have contributed to the fires but are also linked to floods in Africa. And the way in which thunderstorms have helped to spread the fires.

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(Image: Australia fires. Credit: Getty Images)

Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Julian Siddle

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