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Nullarbor's 'Flat' Myth Shattered: Ancient Reef Discovery Rewrites Our Past.
Jun 6, 2026
The Times of India

Nullarbor's 'Flat' Myth Shattered: Ancient Reef Discovery Rewrites Our Past.

Scientists found an ancient reef beneath Australia's Nullarbor Plain. This reef-like structure, revealed by satellite data, shows the "flat" continent has a complex geological past. Dr. Barham said it is "only maybe three to ten meters higher than the surrounding plains," explaining why it went unnoticed for so long.