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When good rivers turn bad: Extreme flooding
Case study - The Johnstone River, Far North Queensland

Town Swamp

Impact of Removing Fill in Town Swamp - Click to enlargeBy removing rubbish and fill that has accumulated in the town /swamp over the years, river flow should be improved and there is a greater low lying area in which to hold surplus water during flooding events.

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1. Origins of extreme weather | 2. Finding hidden treasure | 3. Streams and mass wasting
4. The Johnstone River, FNQ


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