GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
18 May 2012
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #7143 |
| Date and Time | Friday 18th May 2012 09:05am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Some flow out but waves entering channel - darker discharge only around mouth(shoreline)
2.Only small amount of flow from upstream
3.Sand build up increased around mouth & rocks.
4. Steep bank to channel (30cm at start up to about 80cm near mouth)
5.High sand east of mouth being eroded by waves - travelling back toward mouth
6. Beach - undulating terraine -highest near mouth
7.Sandbar in estuary exposed but water covering area of low track
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