Lake Coorong
Lake Coorong is an eutrophic lake located in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, Australia. The lake is located adjacent to the township of Hopetoun. After more than a decade of drought, in early 2011 the lake filled as a result of flooding in the region.
Lake Coorong | |
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Lake Coorong Location in Victoria | |
Location | Wimmera, Victoria |
Coordinates | 35°44′1.5″S 142°23′20.5″E |
Type | Eutrophic |
Primary inflows | Yarriambiack Creek |
Primary outflows | evaporation |
Basin countries | Australia |
Surface area | 100 ha (250 acres) |
References |
In the local Aboriginal Wergaia language, the river is named Yarak, with "Yarak" representing the lake and surrounding country; and also Gurrong with the word meaning "canoe".
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