Lowest Astronomical Tide 0,01
Mean High Water Springs 2,00
Mean Low Water Springs 0,25
Mean High Water Neaps 1,41
Mean Low Water Neaps 0,84
Mean Level 1,13 (Ref 2)
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Heuningnes: Mouth dynamics and Estuarine Hydraulics |
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Description of the mouth |
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How long is it closed |
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Under natural conditions the mouth of this estuary used to close (Ref 3) |
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When and how the mouth is opened |
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The estuary opens into the Indian Ocean.(Ref 2) |
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Heuningnes permanently open estuary (Ref 3) |
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Hydronamics: Tidal circulation |
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Highest Astronomical Tide 2,42 Lowest Astronomical Tide 0,01 Mean High Water Springs 2,00 Mean Low Water Springs 0,25 Mean High Water Neaps 1,41 Mean Low Water Neaps 0,84 Mean Level 1,13 (Ref 2) |
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Hydronamics: Inflows |
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