Australia’s Inland Waterways Have Doubled in Size Since 2019

Known as a land of dry, red desert country, Australia’s waterways have staged a remarkable comeback, new data shows.

Sunset at Yellow Water in Kakadu National Park, Australia. pen_ash/Pixabay

The area covered by Australia’s long-term inland water bodies has more than doubled since 2019, according to data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

New technology means scientists are now able to view terrain down to a resolution of 30 metres, and gain a more accurate understanding of the land. Previously, the highest definition possible was 250 metres.