Geomorphic Evolution of One Tree Reef in the Great Barrier Reef

One Tree Reef in the southern Great Barrier Reef evolved from a karst platform over the last 9600 years. The dataset details its asymmetrical triangular shape, 5.5 km by 3 km, and the sediment patterns influenced by wave energy. It was provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Model reef growth rates using the timeline from platform emergence 9600-9000 years B.P. to vertical accretion dominance.
• Analyze sediment transport patterns using data on flood tide, swash sorting, and slack water deposition controls.
• Map wave energy influence on reef shape using the described southeasterly wave regime established by 4400 years B.P.
• Study the relationship between reef geomorphology and lagoon formation using the described symmetrical energy pattern about a lagoonal axis.

Strengths

• Provides a detailed geomorphic history spanning approximately 9600 years.
• Includes specific physical dimensions: 5.5 km long and 3 km wide reef structure.

Limitations

• No quantitative data rows or sample data are available for analysis.
• Primary data format is descriptive text (PDF/HTML), limiting computational analysis.
• Geographic scope is limited to a single reef, One Tree Reef.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

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Time Range

Evolution from approximately 9600 years B.P. to present.

Freshness

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Geography

One Tree Reef, Capricorn Group, Southern Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia.