Another, slightly smaller, Lake Neale is located adjacent to the northwest.
Because of the aridity, the lakes are inundated only during periods of heavy rain.
For the most part, Lake Amadeus remains dry and coated with a thick crust of brilliant white salt.
Dozens of small islands of red sand protrude centimeters above the surface of the lake.
The lake was discovered by explorer Ernest Giles in his 1872 exploration of the area.
Giles originally intended to honor his benefactor Baron Ferdinand von Mueller by naming it Lake Ferdinand.
Also see:Spotted Lake, Canada
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