Australian lakes at K'gari mysteriously vanished 7,500 years ago

Multiple underground lakes on Australia's K'gari island, located in a forested zone, completely vanished 7,500 years ago.

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Scientists are investigating the causes of this sudden disappearance that occurred during a wet period.

This geological mystery raises questions about ancient hydrological cycles and environmental changes in the region.

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