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TPMC Thompson Creek Observation Site

11 December 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #7978
Date and Time Tuesday 11th December 2012 18:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

  • large amount of sea weed.
  • width of estuary mouth is very narrow.
  • reduced flow last 2.5 months.
  • Three herons, 2 egrets and 1 spoon bill at gauge board.

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 Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 22:44 1.380
Low 15:07 0.310

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
11-12-2012 18:10 Photopoint TP1_20121211_1_1
11-12-2012 18:10 Photopoint TP1_20121211_2_42
11-12-2012 18:10 Photopoint TP1_20121211_3_82
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