Where is Adrar Basin located?

Adrar Basin is located in Adrar, Mauritania. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 20.4684° N, 10.4383° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Adrar Basin?

As a Basin, Adrar Basin features an elevation/height of 388 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Adrar Basin?

Adrar Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Adrar Basin?

Yes, Adrar Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.

Adrar Basin Catchment Area (2554 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Adrar Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:2,553.8 km²

Avg Slope:5.00°

Precipitation:53 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:

Exploration Summary: Adrar Basin

Adrar Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Adrar, Mauritania at coordinates 20.4684° N, 10.4383° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,553.8 km² with an average annual precipitation of 53 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Adrar Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	2,553.8 km²
Avg Slope	5.00°
Precipitation	53 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	388 m
Area	2,553.8 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation388 m

Total Area2,553.8 km²

Avg Slope5.00°

LocationAdrar, Mauritania

Coordinates20.4684° N, 10.4383° W

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff3 mm

Yearly Precip53 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay ContentN/A

Silt ContentN/A

Sand ContentN/A

Organic CarbonN/A

Water Content2%

Erosion RateN/A

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.39 mm

Potential Evapotransp.2119 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Greater Egyptian JerboaLocal Sighting

Jaculus orientalis

Least ConcernVerified

Algerian GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus garamantis

UnknownVerified

Serval

Leptailurus serval

Least ConcernVerified

Fat-tailed GerbilLocal Sighting

Pachyuromys duprasi

Least ConcernVerified

Flower s GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus floweri

Least ConcernVerified

Tarabul s GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus tarabuli

Least ConcernVerified

Buxton s JirdLocal Sighting

Meriones sacramenti

VulnerableVerified

Pale Sand RatLocal Sighting

Psammomys vexillaris

Data DeficientVerified

Birds

Rufous-tailed Scrub RobinLocal Sighting

Erythropygia galactotes

UnknownVerified

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Sahara MastigureLocal Sighting

Uromastyx geyri

Verified

Sudan MastigureLocal Sighting

Uromastyx dispar

Verified

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Thorny Devil

Moloch horridus

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Tortoise

Gopherus agassizii

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Desert Pupfish

Cyprinodon macularius

Least ConcernFallback

Apache Trout

Oncorhynchus apache

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Glauia durieui

Verified

Sphingonotus paradoxus

Plants & Fungi

Saguaro Cactus

Carnegiea gigantea

Fallback

Joshua Tree

Yucca brevifolia

Fallback

Creosote Bush

Larrea tridentata

Fallback

Prickly Pear

Opuntia ficus-indica

Fallback

Desert Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

2,553.8 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

0%

Forest

No forest cover detected.

Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover0%

Cropland0%

Pastures / Rangelands0%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

6%Yield

Annual Runoff

3 mm

Mean Discharge

0.233 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 5.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

0 / 100

Soil Erosion

0t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:15%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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