Lake Eyre

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Lake
gptkbp:accessibility Remote location
gptkbp:acidity Forms during dry periods
gptkbp:area 9,500 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate Desert climate
Used for climate studies
gptkbp:colors Varies from blue to green
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:Kati_Thanda
Significant to Aboriginal history
gptkbp:cultural_significance Important_to_local_Aboriginal_people
gptkbp:culturalEvents Local festivals celebrate the lake
gptkbp:depth 15 meters
gptkbp:drainageBasin gptkb:Lake_Eyre_Basin
gptkbp:environmental_impact Affected by climate variability
gptkbp:environmentalProtection Threats from climate change
Part of national park system
Ongoing studies conducted.
gptkbp:explores Visited by explorers in the 19th century
gptkbp:fishSpecies Not a fishing destination
gptkbp:flora Salt-tolerant plants
gptkbp:frequency Infrequent but significant
gptkbp:geographicalFeature -29.0°S,_138.0°E
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures Formed millions of years ago
Salt_flat
gptkbp:hasHistory Not commercially viable
gptkbp:historical_significance Indigenous culture
Site of early scientific studies
gptkbp:historicalEvent Site_of_early_European_exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lake Eyre
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Kati_Thanda-Lake_Eyre_National_Park
gptkbp:land_use Limited agricultural use
gptkbp:landforms Includes sand dunes and salt flats
gptkbp:landholdings Managed by national park authorities
gptkbp:lighting Occurs irregularly
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Australia
gptkbp:naturalResources Recognized for its unique landscapes
gptkbp:nearby_attractions Popular for photography
gptkbp:occursAnnually Evaporation creates salt flats
gptkbp:photography Stunning aerial views
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Edward_John_Eyre
gptkbp:releaseYear Explored_by_Charles_Sturt
gptkbp:research Studied for hydrology
gptkbp:river Every few years
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Simpson_Desert
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:William_Creek
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Habitat for migratory birds
gptkbp:tourism Scenic_flights_available
gptkbp:type Endorheic basin
gptkbp:waterManagement Conducted by various agencies
High rates due to heat
gptkbp:waterQuality Highly saline
River systems
Varies significantly
gptkbp:wildlife Supports various wildlife species
Includes wetlands
Includes reptiles and birds