Jungle Dam (Environmental Association 7.3.1)

A gently sloping sandplain with isolated low silcrete-capped hills. There is a cover of low woodland and tall shrubland over chenopod shrubs, and low chenopod shrubland. All are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

225 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2600 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

SANDPLAIN

Relief class

Negligible (less than 6 m)

Maximum relief

5 m

Mean altitude

150 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Rare

Location

Longitude

137° E

Latitude

32.33° S

Area

700 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

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

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile