Jarret (Environmental Association 7.1.8)

An elongated alluvial tract with floodplains and pans, and isolated hills on volcanics. The cover of low open woodland with a low chenopod shrub understorey is used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

225 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2600 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

ALLUVIAL PLAINS

Relief class

Negligible (less than 6 m)

Maximum relief

40 m

Mean altitude

20 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

136.67° E

Latitude

32.2° S

Area

480 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