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Flash Flood

Posted by Peter MacDonald
On December 20, 2011
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It’s easy to tell, judging but the height of the embankment, that the waters dumped in this downpour are but a drop in the ocean. The Brachina Overflow once more with the western wall of Wilpena Pound in the background.

Flash Flood

Posted by Peter MacDonald
On December 19, 2011
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A different perspective on the the flash flood that occurred a couple of days ago. The Brachina Overflow flowing strongly. It’s surprising just how much water can be dropped by a passing thunderstorm, gathered on all the slopes of the nearby ranges and sent hurling down towards Lake Torrens on the western plain. I’m told […]

On the Road

Posted by Peter MacDonald
On December 18, 2011
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There are probably ten big creeks along this road but yesterday afternoon just two were flooded. A not unfamiliar occurrence around the Flinders Ranges and the Outback which can catch out the unwary traveller or camper foolish enough to camp in a creek bed. The actual downpour can be many kilometres away in the mountains, […]

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