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GL8 (8422) Nyerimalang Bluff

This information has been developed from the publications:

    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in Central Gippsland (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams and S.M Kraemers.
    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Gippsland Lakes Catchment (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in East Gippsland, Victoria (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams
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Location:835073 (8422). 4 kilometres west of Kalima.

Abstract:

Marginal bluff of Gippsland Lakes.

Access:

Nyerimalang Jetty Road.

Ownership:

Private land.

Geology:

Jemmys Point Formation - sandstones and shell beds.

Geomorphology:

This is a steep part of the marginal bluff and includes cliffed sections exposing the Tertiary strata. Wave action and strong tidal currents inhibit beach formation at the cliff base.

Significance:

Local.

Management:

Footpath construction at the top of the bluff and on the bluff face is need to provide safe access to the rock exposures.

References:

Jenkin (1968)
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