Shire of Mornington Peninsula Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia at coordinates 38.2429° S, 145.1726° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,338.7 km² with an average annual precipitation of 851 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Shire of Mornington Peninsula Basin is located in Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 38.2429° S, 145.1726° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Shire of Mornington Peninsula Basin features an elevation/height of 66 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Shire of Mornington Peninsula Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Shire of Mornington Peninsula Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.
| Drainage Area | 1,338.7 km² |
| Avg Slope | 23.00° |
| Precipitation | 851 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 33 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 66 m |
| Area | 1,338.7 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Sthenurus brehus
Bohra bandharr
Perameles bowensis
Sarcophilus harris
Nyctophilus corbeni
Sminthopsis butteri
Leporillus conditor
Scotorepens orion
Diomedea thyridata
Cheilodactylus nigripes
Proterothrix caudacuta
Austrartamus melanops
Proterothrix paradisiacus
Phonygammus yorki
Artamus tregellasi
Penelope purpurascens
Anilios proximus
Delma inornata
Uperoleia talpa
Uperoleia russelli
Mixophyes coggeri
Mixophyes australis
Litoria watsoni
Litoria dentata
Myliobatis hamlyni
Labeo rohita
Gibelion catla
Anabas testudineus
Trichogaster fasciata
Aaptos horrida
Abaditicus meyeri
Glossogobius bellendenensis
Apis cerana indica
Danaus plexippus
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Corymbia gummifera
Salix mollissima
Juniperus virginiana
Araucaria bidwillii
Selaginella kraussiana
Lygodium japonicum
Nitella sonderi
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,338.7 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.78 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
267 mm
Mean Discharge
0.009 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 31.4%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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