The Weld River is a river in the South West region of Western Australia.
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Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
Region | South West |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Mount Burnside |
• location | Lake Muir State Forest |
• elevation | 211 m (692 ft) |
Mouth | Deep River |
• coordinates | 34°49′31″S 116°34′59″E / 34.82528°S 116.58306°E |
• elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
Length | 37 km (23 mi) |
Basin size | 240 km2 (93 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
National park | Shannon National Park |
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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
edit- ^ "Map of Weld River, WA". Bonzle Digital Atlas. 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
- ^ "Journal of Hydrology - Floodflow frequency model selection in Australia" (PDF). 1992. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
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(help) - ^ Boulton, A.J.; Marmonier, P.; Davis, J.A. (2006). "Hydrological exchange and subsurface water chemistry in streams varying in salinity in south-western Australia". International Journal of Salt Lake Research. 8 (4): 361–382. doi:10.1023/A:1009060912470. Retrieved 3 November 2008.