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

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily·July 21, 2026

Ancient sediment reveals that some of K’gari’s deepest lakes vanished around 7,500 years ago, despite unusually heavy rainfall. The surprising discovery suggests changing winds and future climate shifts could threaten the sacred lakes known as the Eyes of K’gari.

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