geo.wikisort.org - RiverThe River Lea is a steep continuous river located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.
River in Tasmania, Australia
For the river in south east England, see
River Lea.
River Lea |
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Dan Hall and Rob Parker boofing First Drop, on their way to winning the 10th anniversary race on the Lea River. |
Location of the River Lea mouth in Tasmania |
Etymology | River Lea |
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Country | Australia |
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State | Tasmania |
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Region | North-western Tasmania |
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• location | Lake Lea |
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• coordinates | 41°30′56″S 145°56′09″E |
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• elevation | 818 m (2,684 ft) |
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Mouth | Lake Gairdner |
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• coordinates | 41°28′17″S 146°03′55″E |
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• elevation | 472 m (1,549 ft) |
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The river has an average gradient of 27 metres per kilometre (140 ft/mi) and a peak grade of 45 metres per kilometre (240 ft/mi)[1] that flows from Lake Lea to Lake Gairdner.
The river flows during the Tasmanian winter and spring, with flow reducing over the dryer summer months.
Located in a remote wilderness area, the Lea River is the site of the annual Lea Extreme Race.
Named places on the Lea River
See also
- Australia portal
- Environment portal
- Water portal
- Sports portal
References
- "Lea". www.paddletasmania.canoe.org.au. Archived from the original on 27 October 2009.
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