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G37 - Gladysdale - Higher Level Terrace

This information has been developed from the publications:

  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Western Region of Melbourne (1986) by Neville Rosengren
  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance on the Coast of Port Phillip Bay (1988) by Neville Rosengren.
  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Shire of Otway (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage (external link) section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

Location:AMG Ref: 815125.
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Access:

Yarra Junction - Noojee Road.

Geomorphology:

The site is an example of the higher level terrace that flanks the little Yarra River at Gladysdale. Fragments of this terrace occur at several locations along the Little Yarra. They are regarded by Vanden Berg (1977) as sediments of Holocene age deposited by the Little Yarra River.

Significance:

Local.

Management:

Class 3. No special management statement is necessary.


G37 Gladysdale
Gladysdale - Higher Level Terrace
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