Palthrubie (Environmental Association 7.3.7)

An undulating plain with hills on volcanics. The cover is predominantly tall open shrubland and low woodland with mixed chenopod and grass understory, and some low chenopod and samphire shrublands. All are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

200-250 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2700 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

SANDPLAIN

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

100 m

Mean altitude

220 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

135.25° E

Latitude

31.67° S

Area

1940 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile