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MMC2 Rutledges Cutting

12 July 2014

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Rutledges Cutting
Observation ID #5090
Date and Time Saturday 12th July 2014 12:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Severe erosion on intertidal and dune system. No berm reading as fresh and sea water meeting. Saltwater action from tip of eastern headland to just below dunes was very broad. Photos on camera show extent of erosion. Main dune has receded by approx two metres. Sea weed and coastal grasses deposited among dunes.
ps.. Extreme weather event 24th June 2014

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.63m 0.85m
Time (hh:mm) 10:00 12:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:17 1.200
Low 21:14 0.600

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
12-07-2014 12:00 Photopoint Mp2_2014/07/12_2_151.jpg
12-07-2014 12:00 Photopoint Mp2_2014/07/12_3_191.jpg
12-07-2014 12:00 Photopoint Mp2_2014/07/12_4_231.jpg
12-07-2014 12:00 Photopoint Mp2_20140712_1_111.jpg
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