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‘Drowning continent’: Western Australian coastline’s complex history

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A study investigating the complex evolution of two iconic Western Australian landmarks, has traced their transformation over thousands of years and offers a glimpse into their future. Researchers collected sedimentary samples from multiple locations along Perth’s coastline, waterways and even the sea floor to track changes which occurred as the ocean levels rose dozens of meters over thousands of years.

Source: ScienceDaily.com