Case Study: Tasmania Fire Service improves lightning detection with DTN APAC’s Total Lightning Network (TLN)
Summer in Tasmania can see above average temperatures and drier than normal conditions, leading to many areas of the state becoming increasingly vulnerable to fire. When lightning strikes dry vegetation, there is a greater likelihood of ignitions and increased fire risk everywhere – from the world-renowned Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) to the suburbs. […]
Negative Indian Ocean Dipole a near-certainty to develop
A negative Indian Ocean Dipole event is a near certainty to develop in 2025 as both the oceans and atmosphere show strong signs of coupling. What is the Indian Ocean Dipole? The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is a climate driver that involves the movement and location of warmer and colder waters along the equator in […]
Enhanced fire risk in key mining and agricultural areas this spring
The latest seasonal bushfire outlook from Australian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) warns of elevated fire risk for northern Western Australia, eastern South Australia and much of western Victoria this spring. In WA, a large portion of the Kimberley and inland Pilbara are highlighted as areas at an increased risk of fires this […]
Fiji surf pro finals day forecast and how DTN APAC supports live events
The final event of the 2025 surfing world tour will be run on a single day at Cloudbreak, in Fiji, in the coming two weeks, what waves will be on offer? After a year of great waves across the surfing world tour, only 10 competitors remain. On the women’s side, the final five ranking goes […]