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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

7 January 2019

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #12627
Date and Time Monday 7th January 2019 09:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Creek opened 15/12/18. Initiated by unauthorised shovelwork at mouth. Very powerful H2S odour throughout Somers. Affected exposed copper and brass plumbing.

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 South-West
Beaufort Scale Light Air Light Breeze
Sea State Smooth Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.50m 0.60m
Time (hh:mm) 07:57 13:54
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:54 2.420
Low 07:57 1.130

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
07-01-2019 07:55 MP3_20190107_1_150.JPG mep1_2
07-01-2019 07:55 MP3_20190107_2_260.JPG mep1_3
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