Communications Tower - SA

  Ruins

Position

DEG: -28.72336 132.369705
DMS: 28º 43' 24.1" S 132º 22' 10.94" E
UTM: 53 J 6819828mN 243081mE
Altitude: 324m

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Emu
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Information

Built for British atomic weapons testing and Emu airstrip operations during the 1950s. The area was closed to human access for decades. Reopened for visitation via a local guide via Maralinga village. Bookings essential. See ExplorOz Treks for details.
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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Coober Pedy Airport at 29/08:30pm CDT
Distance from Communications Tower 231.5km E
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
30.7°C28.4°C26%9.0°C1016.8hPa0.0mmESE11km/hr
6knots
13km/hr
7knots

Closest Climatic Station

Marla Police Station
Distance from Communications Tower 200.14km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C37.336.032.628.623.119.719.822.226.829.833.035.0
Mean Min. °C21.921.417.713.68.95.44.96.210.714.317.720.0
Mean Rain mm14.731.424.110.213.414.113.47.910.520.823.839.7

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