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The Weather That Changed Us | Sydney's 1999 Hailstorm

The Weather That Changed Us | Sydney's 1999 Hailstorm

In 1999 a hailstorm like no other came out of nowhere and rained down across Sydney, Australia’s most populous city. The hail shattered roofs, windows and cars and all previous insurance bills from natural disasters. It also became a transformative moment for the state’s emergency services.

The Weather That Changed Us · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

December 15, 202418m 30s

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In 1999 a hailstorm like no other came out of nowhere and rained down across Sydney, Australia’s most populous city. The hail shattered roofs, windows and cars and all previous insurance bills from natural disasters. It also became a transformative moment for the state’s emergency services. 

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weatherdisastersstormsextreme weather eventsscienceclimate changeglobal warmingseasonssummerwintercyclonesheatwavesextreme heatbushfirehailstorms