Weld River
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Weld River | |
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Origin | Mount Burnside |
Mouth | Deep River |
Basin countries | Australia |
Length | 37 kilometres (23 mi) |
Source elevation | 211 metres (692 ft)[1] |
Mouth elevation | 52 metres (171 ft) |
Basin area | 240 square kilometres (93 sq mi)[2] |
- For the Weld River in Tasmania, see Weld Valley.
Weld River is a river in the South West region of Western Australia.
The river rises below Mount Burnside in the Lake Muir State forest. The river flows in a southerly direction through the Shannon National Park until it flows into the Deep River, of which it is a tributary.
The water quality of the river is excellent and is considered fresh.[3]
References
- ↑ "Bonzle Digital Atlas - Map of Weld River, WA". 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
- ↑ Journal of Hydrology - Floodflow frequency model selection in Australia. 1992. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
- ↑ "Hydrological exchange and subsurface water chemistry in streams varying in salinity in south-western Australia". 2006. Retrieved 3 November 2008.
Coordinates: 34°46′10″S 116°33′6″E / 34.76944°S 116.55167°E
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