Wirrangula (Environmental Association 8.3.20)

Tablelands and low ridges with gypcrete cappings, and long footslopes. The cover of chenopod shrubland is used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

150 mm

Mean annual evaporation

3800 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

DURICRUSTED TABLELANDS

Relief class

Very low (6 to 30 m)

Maximum relief

50 m

Mean altitude

160 m

Grain

Fine (160 to 320 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

135.25° E

Latitude

28.53° S

Area

3770 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

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

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile