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What is the weather like in Australia and New Zealand right now?
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Australia is a large island continent in the southern hemisphere with a diverse range of climate zones. These vary from tropical regions in the north through the arid expanses of the interior to temperate regions in the south.
Seasonal fluctuations can be great with temperatures ranging from above 50 ° Celsius to well below zero. Minimum temperatures are moderated by the lack of mountains and the influence of surrounding oceans.
Australia is relatively arid, with 80% of the land having a rainfall less than 600 millimetres per year and 50% having even less than 300 millimetres.
Most Australians live near the wetter more moderate south eastern coasts primarily in major cities.
Australia is bisected by the tropic of Capricorn; much of Australia is closer to the equator than any part of the USA. Accordingly, the northern Australia enjoys a tropical climate, and southern Australia a temperate one.
The tropical states Queensland and the Northern Territory have highly predictable weather. In ``winter'', typical daily maximums are from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius (68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) and rain is rare. The beaches and tropical islands of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef are perhaps at their most pleasant at this time of year. Further south, the weather is less dependable; in Melbourne in August maximums as low as 13 (56F) degrees are possible, but can reach as high as 23 (72F) degrees.
In summer, the northern states are hotter and wetter, while the southern states are simply hotter, with temperatures up to 41 (105F) in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne but generally between 25 and 33 - very pleasant indeed.
Snow is rare in the southernmost capitals Melbourne and Hobart, falling less than once every ten years, and in the other capitals it is unknown. However, there are extensive, well-developed ski fields in the Great Dividing Range, a few hours drive from Melbourne and Sydney. Late August marks the peak of the snow season, and the ski resorts are a popular destination; perhaps too popular for some tastes. An alternative skiing destination is New Zealand, which provides skiers with excellent snow and facilities at lower cost.
As for New Zealand, its climate is complex and varies from warm subtropical in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south, with severe alpine conditions in the mountainous areas.
Mountain chains extending the length of New Zealand provide a barrier for the prevailing westerly winds, dividing the country into dramatically different climate regions. The West Coast of the South Island is the wettest area of New Zealand, whereas the area to the east of the mountains, just over 100 km away, is the driest.
Most areas of New Zealand have between 600 and 1600 mm of rainfall, spread throughout the year with a dry period during the summer. Over the northern and central areas of New Zealand more rainfall falls in winter than in summer, whereas for much of the southern part of New Zealand, winter is the season of least rainfall.
Mean annual temperatures range from 10°C in the south to 16°C in the north of New Zealand. The coldest month is usually July and the warmest month is usually January or February. In New Zealand generally there are relatively small variations between summer and winter temperatures, although inland and to the east of the ranges the variation is greater (up to 14°C). Temperatures also drop about 0.7°C for every 100 m of altitude.
Sunshine hours are relatively high in areas that are sheltered from the west and most of New Zealand would have at least 2000 hours annually. The midday summer solar radiation index (UVI) is often very high in most places and can be extreme in northern New Zealand and in mountainous areas. Autumn and spring UVI values can be high in most areas.
Most snow in New Zealand falls in the mountain areas. Snow rarely falls in the coastal areas of the North Island and west of the South Island, although the east and south of the South Island may experience some snow in winter. Frosts can occur anywhere in New Zealand and usually form on cold nights with clear skies and little wind.
Australia is a large island continent in the southern hemisphere with a diverse range of climate zones. These vary from tropical regions in the north through the arid expanses of the interior to temperate regions in the south.
Seasonal fluctuations can be great with temperatures ranging from above 50 ° Celsius to well below zero. Minimum temperatures are moderated by the lack of mountains and the influence of surrounding oceans.
Australia is relatively arid, with 80% of the land having a rainfall less than 600 millimetres per year and 50% having even less than 300 millimetres.
Most Australians live near the wetter more moderate south eastern coasts primarily in major cities.
Australia is bisected by the tropic of Capricorn; much of Australia is closer to the equator than any part of the USA. Accordingly, the northern Australia enjoys a tropical climate, and southern Australia a temperate one.
The tropical states Queensland and the Northern Territory have highly predictable weather. In ``winter'', typical daily maximums are from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius (68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) and rain is rare. The beaches and tropical islands of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef are perhaps at their most pleasant at this time of year. Further south, the weather is less dependable; in Melbourne in August maximums as low as 13 (56F) degrees are possible, but can reach as high as 23 (72F) degrees.
In summer, the northern states are hotter and wetter, while the southern states are simply hotter, with temperatures up to 41 (105F) in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne but generally between 25 and 33 - very pleasant indeed.
Snow is rare in the southernmost capitals Melbourne and Hobart, falling less than once every ten years, and in the other capitals it is unknown. However, there are extensive, well-developed ski fields in the Great Dividing Range, a few hours drive from Melbourne and Sydney. Late August marks the peak of the snow season, and the ski resorts are a popular destination; perhaps too popular for some tastes. An alternative skiing destination is New Zealand, which provides skiers with excellent snow and facilities at lower cost.
As for New Zealand, its climate is complex and varies from warm subtropical in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south, with severe alpine conditions in the mountainous areas.
Mountain chains extending the length of New Zealand provide a barrier for the prevailing westerly winds, dividing the country into dramatically different climate regions. The West Coast of the South Island is the wettest area of New Zealand, whereas the area to the east of the mountains, just over 100 km away, is the driest.
Most areas of New Zealand have between 600 and 1600 mm of rainfall, spread throughout the year with a dry period during the summer. Over the northern and central areas of New Zealand more rainfall falls in winter than in summer, whereas for much of the southern part of New Zealand, winter is the season of least rainfall.
Mean annual temperatures range from 10°C in the south to 16°C in the north of New Zealand. The coldest month is usually July and the warmest month is usually January or February. In New Zealand generally there are relatively small variations between summer and winter temperatures, although inland and to the east of the ranges the variation is greater (up to 14°C). Temperatures also drop about 0.7°C for every 100 m of altitude.
Sunshine hours are relatively high in areas that are sheltered from the west and most of New Zealand would have at least 2000 hours annually. The midday summer solar radiation index (UVI) is often very high in most places and can be extreme in northern New Zealand and in mountainous areas. Autumn and spring UVI values can be high in most areas.
Most snow in New Zealand falls in the mountain areas. Snow rarely falls in the coastal areas of the North Island and west of the South Island, although the east and south of the South Island may experience some snow in winter. Frosts can occur anywhere in New Zealand and usually form on cold nights with clear skies and little wind.
In S4 of Lost, how did the world react when they found out the Oceanic Six were alive even though they...?
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even though they "found" the plane with all passengers and crew.
Remember the episode whhen submerine divers found Oceanic 815 in the sea and the news said that all bodies were there. What did they have to say about 5 (plus baby Aaron) being found alive.
Answer
The 6 said they survived the impact with the water and floated to some unnamed island near Indonesia I think. The world think Kate's Aaron's so that isn't a big deal, Jack's a doctor. It's not a big stretch that the submarine miscounted or couldn't get to the whole plane.
In the Season 4 DVD there's an extra (no impact on the show) called the Oceanic Six: A Conspiracy of Lies, that looks at all the holes in there story. Same actress that talks to Clare at the airport. Some things are way off, like suggesting the 6 were cannibals and ate Boone, Libby and Charlie so that's why they haven't lost any weight.
Here's the conclusion from Lostpedia:
1. Oceanic flight 815 takes off from Sydney to Los Angeles
Six hours into the flight radio problems occur and all contact with flight 815 is lost
2.Five passengers and a possible sixth passenger (pregnant with Aaron) got off the plane a few hours later
3.Since the plane did not crash, it was diverted, landed and passengers were evacuated (the fate of the aircraft and passengers is said to be still unknown)
4.For 108 days, the Oceanic Six had access to shelter, food, grooming supplies and clothes, during which time Aaron was born 2 months later, staged wreckage was discovered by the Christiane I
5. In January 2005 the Oceanic Six paddled ashore on the beaches of Sumba island
The documentary comes to an end by posing the question of who was behind the staging of the wreckage. It says that the operation must have had: huge financial backing and cooperation at the highest levels--either United States federal government, the UN or another "unknown organization with unparalleled reach". The documentary then goes on to mention the recent tragedies of the Oceanic Six (including the death of Nadia) and states that previously the six have been motivated by money and reward, but without that in the equation now, they must be driven by fear, finally questioning "fear of what... or whom?"
The 6 said they survived the impact with the water and floated to some unnamed island near Indonesia I think. The world think Kate's Aaron's so that isn't a big deal, Jack's a doctor. It's not a big stretch that the submarine miscounted or couldn't get to the whole plane.
In the Season 4 DVD there's an extra (no impact on the show) called the Oceanic Six: A Conspiracy of Lies, that looks at all the holes in there story. Same actress that talks to Clare at the airport. Some things are way off, like suggesting the 6 were cannibals and ate Boone, Libby and Charlie so that's why they haven't lost any weight.
Here's the conclusion from Lostpedia:
1. Oceanic flight 815 takes off from Sydney to Los Angeles
Six hours into the flight radio problems occur and all contact with flight 815 is lost
2.Five passengers and a possible sixth passenger (pregnant with Aaron) got off the plane a few hours later
3.Since the plane did not crash, it was diverted, landed and passengers were evacuated (the fate of the aircraft and passengers is said to be still unknown)
4.For 108 days, the Oceanic Six had access to shelter, food, grooming supplies and clothes, during which time Aaron was born 2 months later, staged wreckage was discovered by the Christiane I
5. In January 2005 the Oceanic Six paddled ashore on the beaches of Sumba island
The documentary comes to an end by posing the question of who was behind the staging of the wreckage. It says that the operation must have had: huge financial backing and cooperation at the highest levels--either United States federal government, the UN or another "unknown organization with unparalleled reach". The documentary then goes on to mention the recent tragedies of the Oceanic Six (including the death of Nadia) and states that previously the six have been motivated by money and reward, but without that in the equation now, they must be driven by fear, finally questioning "fear of what... or whom?"
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