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TPMC Thompson Creek Observation Site

20 January 2009

Overview Notes Water Level Condition Documents 2
Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #8023
Date and Time Tuesday 20th January 2009 08:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Very high tides recently. King tides occuring . Sea level flat. Swell large. Sea water pushing inwards as far as gunnery. Large amounts of seaweed present. Large flock of small migratory birds in estuary. Could smell nearby black rock treatment plant strongly.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O
Flow Present? Yes
Previous Y
Flow Direction In
Previous I
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction
Beaufort Scale Light Air
Sea State Calm (glassy)

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 06:05 1.420
Low 12:16 0.240

Observation Documents

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Download 		20-01-2009 08:30 Photopoint TP1_20090120_1R.JPG

Download 		20-01-2009 08:30 Photopoint TP1_20090120_2R.JPG
TP1_20090120_1R.JPG
TP1_20090120_2R.JPG
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