GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
15 May 2010
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #3563 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 15th May 2010 10:35am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Mouth has opened over a wide area but discharge seems to be only around the mouth. Sea is entering along east side of channel and travelling into estuary
2. Strong flow has cut channel upsteam of rocks - 90 cm high bank on east side which continues around onto beach
3.Beach has gradual slope -evidence of last hi tide nearly up to dunes.
4. Pale green deposit on sand ripples in estuary where water has receeded
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