Buckaringa (Environmental Association 6.1.1)

Northerly trending hogback ridges and valleys. The cover is low open woodland with an understory of grasses and ephemeral forbs used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

275-350 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2400-2700 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RIDGES/RANGES

Relief class

Very high (greater than 360 m)

Maximum relief

800 m

Mean altitude

400 m

Grain

Medium (320 to 640 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

137.97° E

Latitude

32.2° S

Area

720 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Mainly for livestock (3,001 to 7,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile