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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
11 May 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10357 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday 11th May 2016 08:00am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Channel completely filled in by high seas @ 08:30
- 2nd attempt at P.O. started @ 14:42 - this was abandoned because of dangerous conditions at about 15:30
- Channel dug nearly to swash line & sea entered along partly excavated deep channel into estuary, eels were going out to sea in this flow
- N wind creating strong waves in estuary travelling toward ocean.
- Increased flooding in all areas
- No sequential photos because of extreme conditions
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Perched |
|---|---|
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| Flow Present? | No |
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| Flow Direction | N/A |
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| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | ||
| Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | North-East | |
| Beaufort Scale | High wind, moderate gale, near gale | |
| Sea State | High |
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