What's the Indian Ocean Dipole and how does it affect Australia?
The recent bushfires on the South Coast of NSW were preceded by extended periods of drought Source: AAP
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Climate researchers say centuries-old ocean temperature footprints stored in coral skeletons are leading to a better understanding of the future risks of climate change - and the Indian Ocean Dipole is behind the changes.
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