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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
19 December 2009
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #2941 |
Date and Time | Saturday 19th December 2009 08:40am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Rainfall at G6. (16.12.09-19.12.09).= 36ml
2. More sand at entrance, shallow from rocks to sea.More sand against cliffs
Discharge around mouth and out to 2nd sandbar. Some to about 1/3 to east along shoreline.
3. Longshore drift bringing more sand into channel, water going in all directions at mouth. Occaisonally a small wave entering mouth
4. Sand build up along beach -much higher.
Evidence of water high up on beach and in estuary during last high tide
5.Dark Kestrel near cliffs and around 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) | ||
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Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | South | South-West |
Beaufort Scale | High wind, moderate gale, near gale | Fresh breeze |
Sea State | Rough | Moderate |
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