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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
7 April 2013
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #8212 |
Date and Time | Sunday 7th April 2013 07:55am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
- illegal opening attempted but mouth still closed
- Water flowing out from estuary but going underground about half way along trench
- Beach changing shape -undulations from north to south appearing but highest point is still east of entrance. Sand cliff starting east end
- Berm is lower against cliff
- Many small fish in flooded vegetation along side of estuary
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Closed |
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Flow Present? | No |
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Flow Direction | N/A |
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Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | 0.7m | 0.3m |
Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | North-East | |
Beaufort Scale | Light Breeze | |
Sea State | Slight |
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