2/9/09

"How much heat can a koala bear?"

A scene from Adelaide's longest 40+ deg C (104 deg F) heatwave in 100 years.

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Photo credit: Julie Bent.
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But notice in this one how all the people look happy and smiley?

Well, I know not everyone is happy and smiling. The wildfires near Melbourne have been a national tragedy for Australia. As someone who lives in a fire-prone climate myself (sort of--San Francisco not so much, but much of California is zoned for wildfire), my sincerest sympathies go out to everyone down under.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    And mine, as well -- the fires are horrible.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    Mine, too. I'm horrified and saddened, and figuring out how to donate to the Australia Red Cross to help in some small way.

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