Perfect trio of prehistoric atolls shine like tropical gems off Australian coast — Earth from space

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 20:14 in Earth & Climate

This 2011 astronaut photo shows the atolls of Rowley Shoals lined up in a near-perfect line off the coast of Australia. The island trio was once part of an ancient barrier reef system that stretched over 1,200 miles.

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