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Miriam Burrell

‘Wobbly’ Moon blamed for mass tree deaths in Australia

Higher sea levels could contribute to the decline in mangroves

(Picture: PA)

A ‘wobble’ in the moon’s orbit likely contributed to mass tree deaths in northern Australia, new research has found.

An 18.61-year cycle, known as the lunar nodal cycle, likely caused mass mangrove dieback, a study published in the Science Advances journal said.

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