Ancient mystery on K’gari as world’s largest sand island lakes dried up during rainy era

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K'gari, the world's largest sand island, is celebrated for its striking freshwater lakes. New research from the University of Adelaide, however, suggests that even the island's largest and deepest lakes may be vulnerable to disappearing under certain climate conditions.

By examining ancient layers of lake sediment, researchers uncovered evidence that several lakes dried out roughly 7,500 years ago. This period, known as the middle Holocene, came thousands of y...

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