Weather and Climate Dynamics
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Articles | Volume 7, issue 3
Articles | Volume 7, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-7-1265-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-7-1265-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 7, issue 3
Research article
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21 Jul 2026
Research article |  | 21 Jul 2026

Diurnal cycles of cloud and rainfall over North-East Queensland during the coral bleaching season

Alanah Chapman, Yi Huang, and Claire Vincent

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Mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef is driven by unusually warm ocean temperatures, but cloud cover also plays a critical role by regulating how much sunlight reaches the ocean. This study examines daily patterns of clouds and rainfall over north-east Queensland during bleaching seasons using satellite, radar, and regional weather data. Clouds and rainfall patterns differ between land, ocean and wind conditions, helping improve understanding of processes influencing reef heat stress.
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