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Australia through the lens: The big dry continent

Once two islands separated by a shallow sea, Australia is now a drought-prone land. New Scientist takes a photographers-eye view of a nation drying out
To see the photos, go to our Gallery here.
To see the photos, go to our Gallery here.

Australia’s climate is as diverse as it is extreme. Dry, parched terrain can be quickly flooded by lakes. Recently, however, the nation has been experiencing longer, more severe droughts and troublesome bushfires. New Scientist takes a photographic look at a nation drying out.

To see the photos, go to our Gallery here.

Topics: Australia

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