Strzelecki Desert (Environmental Association 8.4.2)

An extensive dunefield with numerous small claypans. There is a cover of chenopod shrubland, hummock grassland and grassland. Most of this association is used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

125-150 mm

Mean annual evaporation

3200-3800 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

CONTINENTAL DUNEFIELD

Relief class

Very low (6 to 30 m)

Maximum relief

20 m

Mean altitude

50 m

Grain

Fine (160 to 320 m)

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

140.42° E

Latitude

30.12° S

Area

39830 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

Limited suitability (1,000 to 3,000 mg/L)

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

No Data/Unknown

Elevation profile