Gilgai
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Gilgai
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A gilgai is a small, ephemeral lake formed from a surface depression in expanding clay soils. Gilgai is also used to refer to the overall micro-relief in such areas, consisting of mounds and depressions. The name comes from an Australian Aboriginal word meaning small water hole. These pools are commonly a few metres across and less than 30 cm (12 in) deep, however in some instances they may reach several metres deep and up to 100 m (330 ft) across. Gilgais are found worldwide wherever cracking c
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Small, ephemeral lake in expanding clay soils
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2024-02-21T22:24:55Z
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