Summary:
Four seasons in a day is just the beginning. This talk explores Tassie’s wild weather, from soaking storms to shifting patterns, and how it’s hitting our land, livelihoods and futures.
In Tasmania, talking about the weather isn’t just small talk. It’s a shared obsession. We joke about four seasons in a day, check three fine forecasts and still pack a jacket, and know that a sunny morning can end in a soaking.
But what’s behind these wild swings? How rare is a so-called 1-in-100-year storm? And what happens when the patterns we’ve relied on start to shift?
This talk brings together experts in meteorology, climate science and agriculture to explore what drives Tasmania’s most extreme weather events and what they mean for our land, livelihoods and future.
Parking:
Free parking, including accessible spaces, is available at the venue.
Pre-event refreshments:
Head to the venue early and enjoy complimentary refreshments from 5.30pm.
Event partner
This event is brought to you in partnership by the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and the University of Tasmania for National Science Week.
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