GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
14 May 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10363 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 14th May 2016 07:50am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth very wide with fast flow. Dark discharge to east along foreshore & slight amount to west along cliffs
- waves high up on beach at east end, large amount of foam & silt in that area
- Channel turns east along beach, steep sides along channel 1.5-2m high
- High sand turbidity in out flow, water very dark & reddish in colour
- Beach higher at east end and at mouth
- Black silt under decomposing seaweed & iridescent 'skeins' forming on still water along low track
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