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If lightning hits a dead tree, it will still travel down the tree to the ground (on the outside of the trunk), but it likely won't make the tree explode because of an inadequate level of sap in it. The reason trees explode when struck by lightning, is because the sap is superheated to steam instantaneously. The normal level of volatile eucalyptus oil naturally in the air, is at too low a level to be ignited by lightning. However, in a fire, heated trees close to the fire front can release large amounts of volatile oils that further exacerbates the fire strength. There is a known feature of bushfires, termed "a crown fire". A crown fire occurs in front of the main fire front, and is driven by strong winds, which send the fire front through the treetops, aided by the high level of volatile oils at the treetop level.

Move the spaces so they become dates - 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20?? So the two numbers are 22. What two letters replace the question marks? TE times T equals MESSAGE TO times IN equals POISON E times ?? equals LEAVE

Random thought: The BOM is warning that this heatwave might lead to thunderstorms, but because it is so hot, any rain might evaporate before reaching the ground. This could lead to fires developing due to dry lightning. Here's my thought. I've watched some videos of trees being struck by lightning. Those trees appeared to be live, healthy trees, obviously full of sap, making them good conductors of electricity. I can see a few dead, dried out trees along the road beside my place. I wonder if those dried out trees would not be conductors of lightning. Another thing that I thought of in relation to this heatwave is that eucalyptus trees emit oil into the atmosphere. I wonder if that combustable oil in the air would ignite in the presence of a ligntning bolt and set off a bushfire.

Arrrgh! Sounds nearly as bad as TasMANIA. Anyone would have to be crazy to go near these aweful places!

I thought I could NEVER live away from the sea, but good toys rust too Much, near a place where there is Surf and regular SEA Breezes , SALT can happen inland as well. Salinity is not confined to the Coast. I KNEW where you live a long time ago like the Backof my hand before it was overdeveloped as it IS now and Lost a Lot of it's Natural Charm. Nev

I know the ones you are talking about, but we are not all bloke that. My workshop is at my brother's, also storage for motorbikes. My mooring is way over engineered and has never moved in huge storms. Life's a compromise, sea life for me. The life Aquatic.

IF you live on one, you escape the rat race, but where is your Workshop? When there's a big blow and swell you worry about your boat (and other's) breaking it's Moorings. Port Stephens has already been over run by refugees from Sydney., with Lots of Money. SALT RUSTS EVERYTHING except Rubber, glass and Plastic. You KNOW the type of Owners I'm referring to. Their Boat is just a tasteless display of wealth, that they will be bored with rapidly and sit there accumulating lot's of Seagull's poo. How Many could operate a SAIL BOAT? Nev

I can do a rebuild series if anyone is interested, it will even have aerospace technology in the build. No it will not be a expensive to build Resto mod.

Nev, Spread the word far and wide, boats are a terrible waste of money, endless days can be wasted on the water seeing birds, dolphins, whales, lots of fish and watching sharks feed on dumb tourists. It's a horrible life and no one should suffer such deprivations. The number of times I have been almost blinded by bikini babes is astounding. Tell the world to stop been silly and never come to Port Stephens, it's horrible- like a frozen gulag. So bad in fact , I am restoring a half cabin 15 ft Cruise Craft, a mere 50 years old. My tortured life continues...

Good luck with your recovery.

The problem with time lapse is that in order to give the impression it is just sped up, the shutter speed is effective slowed down and it chops out bits. The bike came to a full stop and I leaned to the left, inadvertently moving the bike to the right. Foot down to hold it, onto loose stones in the wet and over it went. I tried to stop it falling. I guess I was thinking soft tissue injury will heal for free v. fixing damage on the bike. The front types are about 18 months old and have 1/2 life tread left in them - maybe a touch less. They handle and grip well in the wet - apart from my own stupidity in this case, I have yet to have an oh-ship moment and I have ridden the bike in all but warm conditions so far - including some fairly torrential rainfall. With any luck I will be back on it this week, as the leg is healing quite nicely. I tried a lean on my right foot while sitting on the bike with the foce expected that would slightly exceed normal loads for city riding and I felt no pain. Of course, if my right leg is called for materially more strength/stretch, it will not yet end well.

Here's another photo of the arrest, clearly showing camera in his right hand, the other held high empty. Murder pure and simple. Click to enlarge.

This is old news. It was reported over a year ago though it is still relevant. ICE agents appear to be recruited on the basis of Trump loyalty, Nazi philosophy, 100% MAGA deviancy, and thuggery. They are 21st century brown shirts & most won't show their face. If anything is a catalyst for a civil war this mob are at the top of the list.

Most new EVs from China are produced using numerous robots. The Xpeng factory in Guangzhou has 700 robots and produces a car every 76 seconds. They have now introduced humanoid robots to carry out tasks normally done by people like fitting wiring harnesses and fiddly detailed work. The robot is called IRON & they have developed a chip called Turing (after Alan Turing of Enigma code breaking fame) capable of handling 30 billion parameters. The dark (no lighting required) 100% robot car factory is touted to become a reality by 2030 just 4 years from now. Even Tesla say that the model 3 bodies are now 95% robot produced.

DID you have a bit of front brake on and How Old is the front tyre? Nev

You are looking at State sanctioned assassinations, Trump Ordered and by MASKED Operatives. Trumps GESTAPO. Nev

I think you are Missing the Point. Anyone who they didn't know would be unexpected They would NOT know whether I was from the Mainland. Hobart is by far the Biggest town in Tassie. Nev

This is a piece of hilarious AI video work, on the part of a Danish woman, poking fun at Trumps grab for Greenland .... https://www.facebook.com/reel/2090905211646100

From what I read, there were possibly 10 shots, all AFTER an agent had taken the victim's gun from its holster. He was unarmed, pinned down by multiple agents. Posed no risk to anyone. He was licenced to carry the weapon under state law. He clearly only had a camera in his hand. This is bringing tRump's planned cancellation of midterm elections one step closer. Goodbye democracy.

I can just hear the Tassie ukuleles from here on the Left coast!! 😄

Video just shown on the midday news showed 6 agents holding him down. Four gunshots were heard. Border Control claimed he was resisting arrest, but he was firmly under control.

"You ain't from around here, are you stranger?" 😄

That has to be an April 1st joke article, surely? Never seen a single millionaire who wants to pay more tax, they continually spent large amounts on finding ways to avoid any taxes at all. Just look at Paul Hogan - he avoided millions in tax by sleazy means, and whinged like a baby when the ATO came after him. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-30/tax-war-over-as-paul-hogan-settles-with-ato/3981546