Galilee Basin, Geological basin with coal deposits in Queensland, Australia.
The Galilee Basin spans 247,000 square kilometers across western Queensland, containing substantial thermal coal reserves beneath multiple geological layers.
Mining companies began extensive exploration of the Galilee Basin's coal deposits in the early 2000s, leading to numerous project proposals and environmental assessments.
The region includes territories of twelve Indigenous groups across four language regions: Eyre, Gulf, Northeast, and Riverine, maintaining connections to their ancestral lands.
The basin experiences temperatures above 35°C during summer months, while winter nights range between 5 and 12°C, affecting mining and agricultural activities.
Surface water resources in the Galilee Basin connect to aquifers of the Great Artesian Basin, providing water supply across the subregion.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -22.00000,146.00000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:01
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