The crimson geology of the desert
Ancient wisdom and Songlines
Bizarre beasts of the red dust
Modern survivors and massive stations
matilda Animals and humans survive extreme temperature swings in the Australian desert
matilda Drag mineral layers to discover how weathering turned the Australian desert a deep crimson.
matilda The 550-million-year-old Arkose sandstone formation remains a sacred site cared for by the Anangu people for over 30,000 years.
How high does the sandstone monolith of Uluru rise above the surrounding Australian desert?
Which Indigenous Australian group is the traditional custodian of the sacred Uluru monolith?
matilda Prehistoric marine reptile fossils in the outback have transformed into glittering, colorful opals.
In which Australian desert town are prehistoric marine fossils commonly found preserved as valuable opals?
What prehistoric body of water covered a third of Australia during the Cretaceous Period?
Outback dust: In 2009, a massive dust storm carried 5 million tons of Outback soil to Sydney, turning the entire city bright orange.
What chemical compound is responsible for the distinct red color of the Australian Outback?
Where does the nutrient-rich red dust from Australian Outback storms travel to fertilize marine life?
A chemical compound composed of iron and oxygen. This compound colors the ancient gorges of the Pilbara region, creating their iconic rusted appearance.
Why does the Australian Outback experience such extreme temperature drops at night?
What is the scientific term for the extreme temperature variation between day and night?