Oceans play role in Australian bushfires drama, say experts
By DW
31 December 2019 |
12:41 pm
Australia's dry and hot weather, coupled with ocean heat waves, could last for months. Meteorologists' forecasts don't bode well for battling bushfires across Australia.
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