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Rock Formation Deep in Australian Outback Holds New Clues to Climate Change

Scientists have accurately dated the Pinnacles, a unique rock formation in the Australian outback, to around 100,000 years old. This discovery reveals that the region experienced its wettest climate in the past half-million years during this period. By analyzing iron-rich nodules, researchers were able to trace environmental changes, shedding light on Earth's climate history. These insights could help us better understand and mitigate future climate change.

"These formations offer crucial insights into ancient climates and environments, but accurately dating them has been extremely challenging until now,” said Dr. Lipar, of Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia.

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