Lake Sediments Uncover 7,000‑Year Fire Record on Australia’s Kangaroo Island
Analysis of lake mud from Kangaroo Island has reconstructed a 7,000‑year history of fire activity, revealing patterns of natural burns and recent severe wildfire events. The data provide context for the 2019–2020 “Black Summer” fires that devastated much of the island. Researchers say the long‑term record can inform future fire‑management strategies.