Lake Eyre experience from the ground

This was a once in a life time experience. Although we did not see water today. Watch this space …..

Here’s a few quick facts about Kati Thanda/Lake Eyre:
● Kati Thanda/Lake Eyre is Australia’s largest salt lake
● It’s located 647 km north of Adelaide
● The Lake comprises 2 lakes: Lake Eyre North and Lake Eyre South
● The lakes are connected by the Goyder Channel, which is 15 km long
● Together, both lakes are 144km long and 77km wide
● Kati Thanda/Lake Eyre is the lowest point below sea level on the Australian mainland
(15.2m below sea level)
● Kati Thanda/Lake Eyre is the focal point of Australia’s second largest drainage system,
the Lake Eyre Basin.
Contrary to popular belief, Kati Thanda/Lake Eyre floods every three or four years and fills to
80% capacity every ten years. On average, it fills to 100% roughly four times every 100 years.Leggi altro