Lake Blanche

Lake Blanche
Lake Blanche
Location in South Australia
Location South Australia
Coordinates 29°15′36″S 139°39′57″E / 29.26000°S 139.66583°E / -29.26000; 139.66583Coordinates: 29°15′36″S 139°39′57″E / 29.26000°S 139.66583°E / -29.26000; 139.66583
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

  1. ↑ "Lake Blanche". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "IBA: Strzelecki Desert Lakes". Birdata. Birds Australia. Retrieved 25 October 2011.


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