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TPMC Thompson Creek Observation Site

31 October 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #8018
Date and Time Saturday 31st October 2009 11:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

People walking dogs up the creek in knee deep water. Large storm last night , very heavy rain. Sea quite calm this morning. Low visibility, very foggy over sea and at the entrance of the creek. Steam rising off sand along the edges of creek and at mouth entrance. Seaweed evident along edges of the creek and waters edge. 60-80 gulls present at estuary mouth and 2-3 terns.

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
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Calm (rippled)

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 09:49 1.200
Low 15:59 0.600

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
31-10-2009 11:35 Photopoint TP1_20091031_1R.JPG
31-10-2009 11:35 Photopoint TP1_20091031_2R.JPG
31-10-2009 11:35 Photopoint TP1_20091031_3R.JPG
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