Coorangie (Environmental Association 2.2.9)

A calcarenite plain with low calcarenite dunes, both veneered with sand. The pastures of the open parkland are grazed by beef cattle and sheep.

Middleground panoramic views feature scattered blocks of open mallee. Local mallee remnants on road verges provide foreground perspective views.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

400 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1750 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RELICT COASTAL PLAINS

Relief class

Very low (6 to 30 m)

Maximum relief

50 m

Mean altitude

20 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

139.55° E

Latitude

35.77° S

Area

560 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

Only for livestock (7,001 to 14,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile