Finke (Environmental Association 8.4.11)

A broad floodplain with anastomosing channels, partly overlain by dunes. The cover of fringing woodland, chenopod shrubland and grassland is used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

150 mm

Mean annual evaporation

4000 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

FLOODPLAINS

Relief class

Negligible (less than 6 m)

Maximum relief

6 m

Mean altitude

150 m

Grain

Not applicable

Drainage network

Rare

Location

Longitude

136.17° E

Latitude

27.08° S

Area

4970 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

No Data/Unknown

Elevation profile