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Originally Posted by BetterRed
They were probably referring to this puppy ==>> SkyMapper
Yes, there is a misconception that we all live in the Outback. According to the CIA Yearbook, about 90% of us live in eight conurbations, that's a higher concentration than US, UK or Canada, and way more than China, India etc.
NYC is the only US city with a larger population than Sydney or Melbourne. Toronto is similar, it's also bigger than everywhere except NYC.
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I understand about misconceptions. The media doesn't help. Most recently Harvey wiped out 2 small towns. Did anyone hesr about that once he flooded Houston? Nope. Houston got all the publicity.
The fires are all centered around Los Angeles. That makes national news. A few years back over half of Texas burned and many lakes dried up when we had a 2 year drought (no moisture whatsoever), but because it didn't affect Houston, it didn't make the news.