High Flyers Think Tank: Extreme natural hazards

Australian Academy of Science

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HIGH FLYERS THINK TANK

Extreme natural hazards
University of Melbourne, Tuesday 30 October 2007

Session 1: Setting the scene
Chair: Professor Kurt Lambeck

Opening address
Professor Kurt Lambeck, FAA, FRS
President, Australian Academy of Science

Tsunami risk in Australia
Mr Trevor Dhu
Geoscience Australia

Anticipating vulnerability in infrastructure(s)
Dr Paul Barnes
Queensland University of Technology

Species extinction
Professor Nigel Stork
University of Melbourne

Session 2: Focus breakout groups

Group A: Ocean and coastline research on resources and infrastructure
Chair: Mr Trevor Dhu
Rapporteur: Dr David Burbidge

Group B: Atmospheric and cosmic research on resources and infrastructure
Chair: Mr Alan Sharp
Rapporteur: Dr Christina Magill

Group C: Terrestrial research on resources and infrastructure
Chair: Dr Paul Barnes
Rapporteur: Dr Michael Charles

Group D: Biological research on resources and infrastructure
Chair: Professor Nigel Stork
Rapporteur: Ms Colette Thomas

Session 3: Reporting back and final discussion
Chair: Professor Kurt Lambeck, FAA, FRS

Discussion and reporting back