Lake Dora (Wanman: Ngayartakujarra)[3] is a seasonal salt lake located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It lies between the vegetated sand fields of the Great Sandy and Gibson Deserts. The Rudall River occasionally flows into Lake Dora.[4]
Lake Dora | |
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Ngayartakujarra (Warnman) | |
![]() Lake Dora as seen from outer space. | |
![]() Map of Lake Dora and Rudall River | |
Location | Pilbara, Western Australia |
Coordinates | 22°03′S 122°57′E / 22.050°S 122.950°E |
Type | Seasonal salt lake |
Primary inflows | Rudall River |
Basin countries | Australia |
Surface elevation | 237 m (778 ft)[1] |
References | [2] |
See also
edit- List of lakes of Western Australia
- Karlamilyi National Park - Lake Dora lies entirely within the park.
References
edit- ^ "Geoscience Australia - ELVIS". Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "Lake Dora". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ "Warnman Overview | Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre". www.wangkamaya.org.au. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Little Sandy Desert". 10 Deserts Project. Retrieved 19 July 2022.