ETTTP- Big Dry Causes

Question 1

Rainfall

Answer 1

Worst drought on record for a 3 year period (since 1911) for the Murray-Darling Basin.
Well under average, particularly in E and SE. Received 100mm less than the 2nd worst drought on record.

Question 2

Temperature

Answer 2

Above average temperature records for 36 months. 2018 warmest on record.

Question 3

What temperature records were observed over the last 36 months?

Answer 3

Above average temperature records for 36 months, with 2018 being the warmest on record.

Question 4

El Nino

Answer 4

2018-19 was El Nino year.

Question 5

Population

Answer 5

There is a high demand for water from the population.

Question 6

Management

Answer 6

Murray-Darling basin managed over 4 Australian states = conflict of interests (overly bureaucratic and lots of arguments)s.

Question 7

Was it supply or demand?

Answer 7

Whilst demand issues are present, it was particular decreases in supply that triggered this drought. The demand aspects made it worse.