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TPMC Thompson Creek Observation Site

25 April 2021

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #14083
Date and Time Sunday 25th April 2021 13:50pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Mouth has been closed for the last 2 months. Observed some 'oily' type substance in the river water closest to the ocean (probably blown down that way) - took photo and uploaded, wasnt a large amount and may be of natural occurance.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous O O O C
Flow Present? No
Previous Y Y Y N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous O I O N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.4m 0.8m
Berm Length (m) 132.7m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.98m
Time (hh:mm) 13:30
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 09:19 1.290
Low 14:40 0.670

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
25-04-2021 13:50 Oily_substance_ocean_end_creek1.jpg
25-04-2021 13:50 Oily_substance_ocean_end_creek2.jpg
25-04-2021 13:50 TP1_1_25.4.2021.jpg tp1_1
25-04-2021 13:50 TP1_2_25.4.2021.jpg tp1_2
25-04-2021 13:50 TP1_3_25.4.2021.jpg tp1_3
25-04-2021 13:50 TP1_4_25.4.2021.jpg tp1_4
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