Lake Phillipson (Environmental Association 8.2.4)

location map showing Lake Phillipson (Environmental Association 8.2.4)

An extensive depression with numerous fans, lakes fringed on the eastern margins by lunettes, and scattered parallel dunes. There is a cover of tall shrubland with a grass understory, chenopod shrubland and low open woodland. Most of this association is used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
150 mm
Mean annual evaporation
3200-3600 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
SANDPLAIN WITH DUNES
Relief class
Negligible (less than 6 m)
Maximum relief
15 m
Mean altitude
180 m
Grain
Not applicable
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
133.5° E
Latitude
29.72° S
Area
9710 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
None
Sedimentary rocks
Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
Only for livestock (7,001 to 14,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Lake Phillipson (Environmental Association 8.2.4)