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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
7 November 2009
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #2785 |
Date and Time | Saturday 7th November 2009 09:35am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Dark discharge to near east end of beach and out to sea for about 50m. Also discharge to west and around mouth.
2.Sandbars and sea grass exposed in estuary
3. Beach- large areas of sand exposed, more sand at mid beach and near mouth
4.Blue dragonflies along s/e side of estuary. 1 dead bush rat. Large no. of moth's wings at tide mark in estuary.
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Open |
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Flow Present? | Yes |
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Flow Direction | Out |
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Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | ||
Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | North-East | South-East |
Beaufort Scale | Fresh breeze | Fresh breeze |
Sea State | Slight | Moderate |
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