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TPMC Thompson Creek Observation Site

21 November 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #4992
Date and Time Sunday 21st November 2010 16:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Tide: very low, reefs exposed
Onshore winds, gusting.
Cormorants present at Estuary mouth
Paragliders setting up equip at Estuary mouth
Large shells & cuttlefish present in Estuary
Small outflow which is highly tea stained colour
Large dark gull seen flying around at Estuary mouth

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High
Low

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP1: Photo 3
21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP1:Photo 2
21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP1:Photo1
21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP2: Photo 1
21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP2: Photo 2
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