Nyngan and Walgett 1:250 000 geological sheets SH55-15 and SH55-11: explanatory notes – NSW (Book)
This geological survey report provides detailed information about the soils, sediments, landforms, and Quaternary river systems of the Nyngan and Walgett regions in north-western New South Wales. From a soil science perspective, it is valuable for understanding how ancient river systems, sediment deposition, tectonics, and climate have influenced soil formation, texture, mineral composition, and soil geochemistry across the Darling Riverine Basin. The report examines differences in grain size, clay mineralogy, and provenance between stratigraphic units, helping explain variations in soil properties and landscape behaviour. While focused on north-western New South Wales, the findings are also relevant to other Australian alluvial floodplain landscapes in semi-arid environments [PDF 12.6 MB, 143 pages].#
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