Corrabinnie (Environmental Association 4.3.18)

location map showing Corrabinnie (Environmental Association 4.3.18)

An elongated depression thickly mantled with sand forming numerous parabolic dunes, with isolated hills on volcanic or metamorphic rocks. The vegetative cover is predominantly open mallee scrub with some low woodland in the interdune areas. Both are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
300-375 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2300 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
CONTINENTAL DUNEFIELD
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
20 m
Mean altitude
150 m
Grain
Not applicable
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
135.77° E
Latitude
32.93° S
Area
1360 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)
Sedimentary rocks
None
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Corrabinnie (Environmental Association 4.3.18)