Brisbane Floods 2011

The purpose of this book is to inform readers from around the world on the floods that took place in the city of Brisbane between 11-12 January 2011.  While taking you on an interactive journey full of photos and videos, this eBook looks into Brisbane’s geographical background and the past experience with floods. In addition, the book delves into the reasons behind the flooding of Brisbane, and the public reaction following those two historic days in January 2011. 

Christopher Gray is an undergraduate student studying history and geography at the University of Queensland located in Brisbane. As part of his final year history project he decided to create this eBook on the Brisbane Floods, which he experienced and witnessed firsthand. During the floods Chris took his camera to the streets of Brisbane and documented this important piece of history.