Ancient Lakes Vanished Despite Wet Weather | Science News

Ancient lakes on Kgari, sacred to the Butchulla people as the Eyes of Kgari, vanished 7,500 years ago — even though it was a wetter time. New research reveals wind patterns, not just rainfall, determined where water landed, with moisture diverted to nearby Minjerribah. This discovery warns that future storms won’t automatically refill these vital lakes — water may fall in the wrong places or drain too fast. Scientists decoded this history from sediment cores, revealing layers missing during the dry spell. Protecting these culturally and spiritually vital lakes is now more urgent than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d602c36e67bf055