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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
20 November 2009
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #2823 |
Date and Time | Friday 20th November 2009 09:05am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Some dark discharge around mouth. Much reduced flow.Channel infront of rocks about 7m.wide, depth decreasing
Sand building up in front & behind rocks (longshore drift).Very large increase behind rocks
2. More sand visiable beach area on eastern side of mouth.
Height of beach has increased -mid beach
3.more water in estuary,'skin' starting to form over rotting vegetation s/e side. Many small fish 3-5cm in that area
4.Dead Petrel on sand in estuary(near mouth
5.No rain since 2nd & 3rd Nov. - 12ml
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) | ||
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Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | West | South-East |
Beaufort Scale | Fresh breeze | Moderate breeze |
Sea State | Slight | Moderate |
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