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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
8 January 2010
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #3003 |
Date and Time | Friday 8th January 2010 08:20am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Weak shallow outflow over raised sand at entrance (possible to walk across). Slight discolouration immediately around mouth.
2.Channel 4m. wide and shallow upstream from rocks to about 1/3 way to Tunnel.
4. Steep front to beach with rocks exposed at eastern end
5. Water low in estuary with sand bars starting to show. Algae/scum forming along seagrass beds.(also more at edge of river -G2 )
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 | North | South-West |
Beaufort Scale | Moderate breeze | Moderate breeze |
Sea State | Slight | Moderate |
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