description Lake Torrens Overview
Lake Torrens is a large endorheic salt lake in South Australia, forming a near-crescent arc covering approximately 5,745 km² (2,218 sq mi). The lake is almost permanently dry, with a salt crust surface, and sits near some of the lowest elevations on the Australian continent. Located approximately 345 km north of Adelaide, Lake Torrens is part of the Lake Torrens National Park and has been an important site for mineral exploration, particularly for copper, gold, and uranium deposits.
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Lake Torrens ranks #190 of 214 in the Lake ranking, behind Lake Winnipegosis, ahead of Lake Abijata.
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How good is Lake Torrens?
Lake Torrens scores 6.74/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Lake category. Large remote salt lake with geographic interest; mostly dry and less famous than Eyre or Gairdner.
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