Arthurton (Environmental Association 4.6.2)

location map showing Arthurton (Environmental Association 4.6.2)

A gently undulating plain with gentle rises on metasediments, discontinuously overlain by sand, and with low cliffs along the coast. The cultural grassland cover is used for rotation cereal cultivation and livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
400-500 mm
Mean annual evaporation
1800 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
EROSIONAL PLAINS
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
30 m
Mean altitude
180 m
Grain
Fine (160 to 320 m)
Drainage network
Frequent
Location
Longitude
137.78° E
Latitude
34.32° 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 Elevation Profile for the Arthurton (Environmental Association 4.6.2)