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During which years did the drought break in the southern States?
During which years did the drought break in the southern States?
Which drought is regarded as the worst of the twentieth century for short-term rainfall deficiencies?
Which drought is regarded as the worst of the twentieth century for short-term rainfall deficiencies?
Which drought was influenced by a strong El Niño weather pattern?
Which drought was influenced by a strong El Niño weather pattern?
Which drought resulted in severe bushfires in south-east Australia in February 1983?
Which drought resulted in severe bushfires in south-east Australia in February 1983?
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According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, how is drought in Australia defined?
According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, how is drought in Australia defined?
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How often, on average, does a 'severe' drought occur in Australia based on historical climatic records?
How often, on average, does a 'severe' drought occur in Australia based on historical climatic records?
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Which regions of Australia experienced severe drought between 2017 and 2019?
Which regions of Australia experienced severe drought between 2017 and 2019?
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During which time period did Australia experience a major drought that resulted in the failure of the wheat crop in 1914?
During which time period did Australia experience a major drought that resulted in the failure of the wheat crop in 1914?
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Which state in Australia experienced disastrous losses due to severe drought in 1877?
Which state in Australia experienced disastrous losses due to severe drought in 1877?
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During which time period did Australia suffer a major drought at the time of Federation?
During which time period did Australia suffer a major drought at the time of Federation?
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Which river in New South Wales was dry for over a year during the major drought at the time of Federation?
Which river in New South Wales was dry for over a year during the major drought at the time of Federation?
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