Lake Eyre

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lake
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road and air
gptkbp:area 9,500 square kilometers
gptkbp:can_contain can fill with water after heavy rains
gptkbp:climate arid desert climate
classified as a desert climate
BWh (hot desert)
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:color varies from blue to green to brown
gptkbp:coordinates -29.0° S, 138.0° E
gptkbp:cultural_heritage recognized for its cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance important for local Indigenous peoples
site for Aboriginal ceremonies
gptkbp:depth 15 meters
gptkbp:discovery explored by Edward John Eyre
explored by Charles Sturt
gptkbp:ecosystem supports unique ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_concerns protected under environmental laws
concerns over water management
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat for migratory birds
gptkbp:evaporation_rate high evaporation rate
gptkbp:famous_for its vast salt flats
gptkbp:filling_events occurred in 1974, 1984, 1990, 1997, 2010, 2011
gptkbp:first_recorded_sighting in 1840
gptkbp:fishing_regulations not permitted
no fishing allowed
gptkbp:flood_control has a history of significant flooding events
occurs irregularly
part of a larger floodplain system
gptkbp:flooding_frequency varies greatly
infrequent flooding events
gptkbp:flora limited vegetation
includes salt-tolerant plants
gptkbp:geological_features Quaternary period
playa lake
formed millions of years ago
gptkbp:geological_formation formed by tectonic activity
gptkbp:historical_event site of significant historical events
site of significant flooding in 1974
gptkbp:historical_significance important for Aboriginal culture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lake Eyre
gptkbp:is_explored_in part of early Australian exploration history
gptkbp:land_use recreational activities
managed by local authorities
minimal human development around it
gptkbp:landforms a significant landform in Australia
gptkbp:landmark notable Australian landmark
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Australia
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Edward_John_Eyre
gptkbp:parks gptkb:Kati_Thanda-Lake_Eyre_National_Park
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Lake_Eyre_Basin
gptkbp:photography popular for landscape photography
popular subject for aerial photography
gptkbp:recreation popular for birdwatching
gptkbp:research site for ecological studies
gptkbp:salt_crust has a thick salt crust when dry
gptkbp:seasonal_activities changes appearance with seasons
changes with seasons
subject to climate variability.
gptkbp:sodium_content highly saline
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Simpson_Desert
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:William_Creek
nearest town is William Creek
gptkbp:title gptkb:Kati_Thanda
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
includes scenic flights
gptkbp:type endorheic basin
gptkbp:water_evaporation high evaporation rates
gptkbp:water_management varies significantly
monitored by various agencies
can fluctuate dramatically
gptkbp:water_quality varies with rainfall
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Finke_River
gptkbp:wildlife supports various wildlife species
includes various bird species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_South_Wales
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:Northern_Territory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4