Uluru's magnificent waterfalls: landmark transformed by rain – in pictures

Uluru – the 600m-year-old gigantic rock formation in the heart of Australia – was transformed by heavy downpours this week, with rainwater cascading down its 300-metre sandstone facades. The spectacular event was witnessed by local environmental staff and lucky tourists on Tuesday evening as a storm passed over the nation’s ‘red centre’. Uluru is in one of the driest regions of Australia and experiences extreme temperatures ranging from the high 40s in the daytime to below zero at night....See more photos pictures after the cut...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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