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Australian Salt Lake Presents Unique Geometric Patterns
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Australian Salt Lake Presents Unique Geometric Patterns

Salt lakes of assorted sizes occur throughout southwestern Australia, and one of the larger ones is Lake Dundas. Located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) inland from the coastal city of Esperance, Lake Dundas occupies a region of low rainfall and abundant sunshine. This salt-encrusted lake presents a complex face to Earth observation satellites, with plentiful islands poking above the water line.

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