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World Service,05 Oct 2001,26 mins

The Geology of Super-cyclones

Science In Action

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Geological evidence shows super cyclones with winds of more than 200 kph are more frequent than previously thought along the Barrier Reef, with return intervals of 200-300 years. Producing vaccines to combat the plague. Plus, how farmers can make the best of dry soil without tilling the land, where galaxies come from, and why exercise can prevent depression.

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