Satellite imagery has captured Australia’s Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre filling rapidly throughout May following rains that heavily impacted parts of Queensland and New South Wales.
The lake, which covers the lowest natural point in Australia – around 15m (49ft) below sea level – is normally dry.
It only fills during periods of heavy rain with the water gradually evaporating to leave salt pans – hence the white appearance of the lake on the initial shots.
While flooding has been widespread across parts of eastern Australia recently many in nearby South Australia and Victoria remain in the grips of drought.
Climate scientists say these extremes have all the hall marks of a warming planet.
