A spectacular waterfall has appeared at a well-known rock pool in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
The striking sight followed heavy rainfall last week, caused by the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell.
Visitors to Python Pool were treated to the rare spectacle, as the usually tranquil pool transformed into a cascading waterfall.
A Yindjibarndi leader highlighted the cultural significance of the event, noting that the replenishment of the sacred site was especially important for the local community.
Among those fortunate enough to witness the phenomenon were several bushwalkers, who described the experience as unforgettable. Resident Emma Gentry, who has lived in Karratha for 14 years, said she had never seen anything like it.
“Within the hour, we watched the water gradually build and begin spilling over the rocks,” she explained. “Before long, a huge waterfall had formed, filling the pool and then flowing down the creek. It was incredible to witness,” she told the ABC.
Ms Gentry added that such a display was likely a once-in-a-lifetime event. The combination of intense rainfall and the region’s rugged landscape created a natural spectacle that delighted locals and visitors alike, offering a fleeting glimpse of the Pilbara’s dramatic beauty at its most powerful.