LAN24h Dust storm activity across Australia - 2008

Downloadable raster and layer files showing dust storm activity across Australia based on 356 stations, in 2008. Underpinning data provided by Dustwatch Australia. For further information see: http://www.dustwatch.edu.au/index.php/modelled-wind-erosion/continental-erosion AND McTainsh G, Leys J, O’Loingsigh T, Strong C. Wind erosion and land management in Australia during 1940-1949 and 2000-2009. Report prepared by the Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities on behalf of the State of the Environment 2011 Committee. Canberra: DSEWPaC, 2011.

Map prepared by the Department of Environment and Energy in order to produce Figure LAN24 (2008) in the Land theme of Australia State of the Environment 2016 available at http://www.soe.environment.gov.au