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Exploration of the subject confirms that Australia is unique and that this ancient land has some of the oldest landscapes preserved anywhere on Earth as well as some of the most ancient drainage patterns. RUNNING DOWN: Water in a Changing Land gives a deep-time perspective to the story of the co-evolution of water resources, the environment and the animal and plant life it supports. It sets the scene for an understanding of the geological history of the continent, the past history and the modern status of its water systems, and the impact of European land use and activities on our two main lifesupportsystems-water and soil.White, Mary E. is the author of 'Running Down: Water in a Changing Land' with ISBN 9780731809042 and ISBN 0731809041.
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