Lake Purrumbete
Volcanic lake in Victoria, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lake Purrumbete is a volcanic lake located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. Lake Purrumbete is approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) east of the town of Camperdown. The lake is in a shallow maar. The water is crystal clear most times of the year as the lake relies totally on its own catchment.
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Lake Purrumbete | |
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Location in Victoria | |
Location | Western District, Victoria |
Coordinates | 38°16′50″S 143°13′50″E[1] |
Type | Volcanic lake |
Basin countries | Australia |
Max. length | 2.82 km (1.75 mi) |
Max. width | 2.66 km (1.65 mi) |
Surface area | 552 ha (1,360 acres) |
Average depth | 45 m (148 ft) |
Max. depth | 60 m (200 ft) |
Surface elevation | 149 m (489 ft)[2] |
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