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When did the 2003 Canberra bush fires end?
The Canberra bushfires started at 2.45pm on 18 January 2003 and, at their worst, lasted for ten hours.
Has Canberra ever been destroyed how and when?
Canberra has never been "destroyed", but it has been badly damaged. The Canberra bushfires of 2003 caused severe damage to the outskirts of Canberra. Almost 70% of the Australian Capital Territory's pasture, forest and nature parks were severly damaged, and most of the renowned Mount Stromlo Observatory was destroyed. After burning for a week around the edges of the ACT, the fires entered the suburbs of canberra on 18 January 2003.
What caused the Canberra bushfires?
The Canberra bushfires of 2003 were started by lightning strikes in the Kosciuszko National Park to the west of the ACT. These spread to the adjoining Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks near Canberra and a state of emergency was declared in the city itself when, at 2.45pm on 18 January 2003, the fires reached the outskirts of Canberra and began encroaching upon the city. The fires were exacerbated by the heat and dry conditions, a common problem in southern inland Australia in summer.
Which observatory near Canberra was destroyed by bushfires in 2003?
Mt Stromlo observatory was destroyed in the January 2003 Canberra bushfires.To find more information about how much destruction Mt Stromlo experienced, together with its redevelopment, see the related weblink below.
When was AIS Canberra Darters created?
AIS Canberra Darters was created in 2003.
Where did the Canberra bushfires occur?
The Canberra bushfires primarily occurred in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), particularly affecting the city of Canberra and its surrounding areas. The most significant fires took place in January 2003, devastating large portions of the city's landscape and infrastructure. These fires were part of a broader series of bushfires that impacted southeastern Australia during that period.
What direction did the Canberra bushfires go?
The Canberra bushfires in 2003 started to the south west of the city and moved through the southern suburbs of Canberra, heading towards the coast (eastern Australia).
What day of the week was January 2003?
The full list for dates and days of January 2003 is: Wednesday 1 January 2003 Thursday 2 January 2003 Friday 3 January 2003 Saturday 4 January 2003 Sunday 5 January 2003 Monday 6 January 2003 Tuesday 7 January 2003 Wednesday 8 January 2003 Thursday 9 January 2003 Friday 10 January 2003 Saturday 11 January 2003 Sunday 12 January 2003 Monday 13 January 2003 Tuesday 14 January 2003 Wednesday 15 January 2003 Thursday 16 January 2003 Friday 17 January 2003 Saturday 18 January 2003 Sunday 19 January 2003 Monday 20 January 2003 Tuesday 21 January 2003 Wednesday 22 January 2003 Thursday 23 January 2003 Friday 24 January 2003 Saturday 25 January 2003 Sunday 26 January 2003 Monday 27 January 2003 Tuesday 28 January 2003 Wednesday 29 January 2003 Thursday 30 January 2003 Friday 31 January 2003
Which American presidents have visited Australia?
Lyndon Johnson: 20 - 23 October 1966 (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Townsville) and 21 - 22 December 1967 (Melbourne)George Bush: 31 December 1991 to 3 January 1992 (Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne)Bill Clinton: 19 - 23 November 1996 (Sydney, Canberra, and Port Douglas)George W Bush: 22 October 2003 (Canberra) and 2 - 5 September 2007 (Sydney)Barack Obama: 16 - 17 November 2011 (Darwin and Canberra)
How much land was burnt in the Canberra bushfire?
The Australian Capital Territory, where the Canberra bushfires occurred, covers 2,359 square kilometres. During the bushfires of January 2003, almost 70% of the ACT's pasture land, forests and nature parks were burnt. That works out to 1,651 square kilometres. This does not include the 500 homes destroyed.
What are the release dates for Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello - 2003 Cool Weather Comfort 8-12?
Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello - 2003 Cool Weather Comfort 8-12 was released on: USA: 20 January 2007
How many people were injured in the 2003 Canberra bush fires?
more than 490!
