Geelvink Channel

Geelvink Channel from map of 1897

Geelvink Channel is a feature to the east of the Houtman Abrolhos in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Western Australia, that lies between the Abrolhos and the port of Geraldton.[1]

It is a feature that has whale movements and oil and gas exploration researched for effects of seismic exploration methods [2]

Coordinates: 28°34′S 113°58′E / 28.567°S 113.967°E / -28.567; 113.967[3][4]

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References

  1. Notice to mariners by Staff Commander Coghlan re dangers of the channel 01 Oct 1886 - "GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.". The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950). Perth, WA: National Library of Australia. 1 October 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  2. http://www.cwr.org.au/research/oilandgas/geraldton.html
  3. Gazetteer of Australia (1996). Belconnen, ACT: Australian Surveying and Land Information Group.
  4. "Geelvink Channel". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.


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