Wychinga (Environmental Association 8.2.19)

A gently undulating plain with parallel dunes. There is a cover of low open woodland and tall shrubland both with a grass understory, used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

150 mm

Mean annual evaporation

4000 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

SANDPLAIN WITH DUNES

Relief class

Negligible (less than 6 m)

Maximum relief

6 m

Mean altitude

300 m

Grain

Not applicable

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

134.17° E

Latitude

26.7° S

Area

8540 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile