Andamooka (Environmental Association 7.3.21)

location map showing Andamooka (Environmental Association 7.3.21)

A gibber-covered plateau with irregular surface and steep bounding slopes. There is a cover of low chenopod shrubland, tall shrubland with a chenopod shrub understory and fringing woodland. All are used for extensive grazing and there is limited opal mining in the north of the association.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
150-200 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2800-3300 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
HILLS/MOUNTAINS
Relief class
Low (31 to 90 m)
Maximum relief
120 m
Mean altitude
160 m
Grain
Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)
Drainage network
Common
Location
Longitude
137.42° E
Latitude
31° S
Area
4820 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
Only for livestock (7,001 to 14,000 mg/L)
Sedimentary rocks
None
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
None

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Andamooka (Environmental Association 7.3.21)