Lake Pateriki (Māori pronunciation: [ˈpatɛɾiki]) is a brackish coastal dune lake in northeastern Chatham Island, New Zealand.

Lake Pateriki
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Location of Lake Pateriki in the Chatham Islands
Location of Lake Pateriki in the Chatham Islands
Lake Pateriki
LocationChatham Island, New Zealand
Coordinates43°45′10″S 176°18′31″W / 43.75278°S 176.30861°W / -43.75278; -176.30861
TypeLake
Primary inflowsThree streams
Primary outflowsPacific Ocean (intermittently)
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Surface area134 hectares (330 acres)
Average depth1.3 metres (4.3 ft)

Description

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Lake Pateriki is a coastal dune lake on northeastern Chatham Island, New Zealand, near the village of Kaiangaroa. Described as brown/yellow or tea coloured, it has a depth of 1.3 metres (4.3 ft) and an area of 134 hectares (330 acres). A narrow sand dune separates its northern shore from the Pacific Ocean; this allows for intermittent outflow to the sea and inflow of saltwater, leading to around 50% seawater by volume. Three streams flow into the lake. It is mildly alkaline, like most other lakes on Chatham Island.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Meredith & Croucher 2007, p. 10.
  2. ^ "Lake Pateriki". Lake380 Project. Retrieved 22 June 2024.

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