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https://theconversation.com/at-least-700-000-years-ago-the-worlds-largest-sand-island-emerged-as-the-barrier-that-helped-the-great-barrier-reef-form-192014
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At least 700,000 years ago, the world's largest sand island emerged as the barrier that helped the Great Barrier Reef form - The Conversation
11/14/22 at 7:00pm
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Daniel Ellerton
James Shulmeister
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Establishing the age of K'gari (Fraser Island) confirms it emerged before the reef, despite the climate being suitable for coral growth long before then.
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