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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
20 March 2010
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #3285 |
Date and Time | Saturday 20th March 2010 16:20pm |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Rough sea bringing salt water into channel. Some salt return outflow. All water green/ blue colour. Salt fresh divide close to tunnel entrance. Scum around this area
2. Last high tide - high up on beach
3.Waves in all directions at mouth. Longshore drift bringing sand into channel. Almost no channel upstrean of rocks
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Open |
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Flow Present? | Yes |
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Flow Direction | In |
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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 | East |
Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | Gentle breeze |
Sea State | Rough | Slight |
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