Murchison River

GPTKB entity

Properties (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:climate experiences a semi-arid climate
gptkbp:crosses several highways
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important_to_Aboriginal_culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance important_to_local_Indigenous_peoples
gptkbp:drainageBasin Murchison_River_catchment
gptkbp:ecosystem supports diverse flora and fauna
gptkbp:environment habitat for various wildlife
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change trends.
gptkbp:environmentalProtection affected by land clearing
gptkbp:explores part_of_early_Australian_exploration_routes
gptkbp:fishSpecies subject to state fishing laws
gptkbp:flowsInto generally flows northward
gptkbp:geographicalFeature flows through arid regions
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures surrounded by unique rock formations
gptkbp:historical_significance explored_by_George_Grey_in_1839
gptkbp:historicalEvent site_of_early_European_settlement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Murchison River
gptkbp:land_use agriculture in surrounding areas
gptkbp:landforms characterized by gorges and valleys
gptkbp:landmark features several historic sites along its banks
gptkbp:length approximately 820 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting can occur during heavy rains
has extensive floodplain areas
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism and recreation industries
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by local councils
gptkbp:location gptkb:Western_Australia
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:notableFeature Murchison
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Sir_Roderick_Murchison
gptkbp:recreation fishing and boating activities
gptkbp:research subject of hydrological research
gptkbp:seasonalActivities flow varies with rainfall patterns
gptkbp:source gptkb:Murchison_Range
gptkbp:team popular for kayaking and canoeing
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors for scenic views
gptkbp:training available along the riverbanks
gptkbp:tributaryOf gptkb:Gascoyne_River
with other rivers
gptkbp:waterManagement regulated for irrigation purposes
gptkbp:waterQuality varies seasonally
gptkbp:wildlife efforts in place to protect habitats
supports fish species like barramundi