WorldPingAustralia's ancient rainfall patterns more complex than previously believed
WorldPingWhat happened
"Sediment and fossil records are a major pillar of our understanding of how the climate works—but climate scientists have gotten something wrong about Australia's ice age," says Dr.
Key facts
- "Sediment and fossil records are a major pillar of our understanding of how the climate works—but climate scientists have gotten something wrong about Australia's ice age," says Dr.
- Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:20:11 UTC.
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