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Stalagmites and pollen fossils reveal the Nullarbor’s lush history

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According to Dr Sniderman, the Nullarbor forests basically disappeared about three millions years ago, apparently in response to the drying of Australia’s climate as global ice ages began.

THE Nullarbor Plain, an arid, tree-less expanse of low shrubs, was once home to thriving forests of gum trees (Eucalyptus and Corymbia) and banksias (Proteaceae) until Australia’s climate started to dry out.


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