Summary
Lake Eyre in South Australia has changed dramatically after recent flooding. Satellite images show the lake now has two distinct colors due to different conditions in its sections.
Key Facts
- Lake Eyre is the largest lake in Australia, covering over 3,500 square miles.
- The lake is endorheic, meaning it has no outflow and relies on rain or flooding to fill.
- Recent flooding caused by heavy rain has filled the lake, changing its appearance.
- Satellite images show one part of the lake is aquamarine, while another is reddish-brown.
- Conditions like salinity, water depth, and microbes can affect the lake's color.
- The images were captured by NASA's Landsat 8 satellite on December 15.
- As the region heads into spring, the lake's water is starting to evaporate.
- Similar pink lakes are colored by specific types of algae found in the water.
