Lake Blanche
Appearance
Lake Blanche | |
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Location in South Australia | |
Location | South Australia |
Coordinates | 29°15′36″S 139°39′57″E / 29.26000°S 139.66583°E |
Type | Salt lake |
Basin countries | Australia |
Lake Blanche is a salt lake in central South Australia that lies below sea level. It is located within the Strzelecki Creek Wetland System which is listed on A Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia. It also is within the extent of the Strzelecki Desert Lakes Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for waterbirds when holding water in the aftermath of floods.[1][2][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Lake Blanche". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ Eyles, Kathy (2001). A Directory of important wetlands in Australia (PDF) (3rd ed.). Environment Australia. p. 77. ISBN 978-0-642-54721-7. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ "IBA: Strzelecki Desert Lakes". Birdata. Birds Australia. Retrieved 25 October 2011.