Where is Al Ghaydah District Basin located?

Al Ghaydah District Basin is located in Al Ghaydah District, Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 15.9139° N, 51.9682° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Al Ghaydah District Basin?

As a Basin, Al Ghaydah District Basin features an elevation/height of 312 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Al Ghaydah District Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Al Ghaydah District Basin?

Yes, Al Ghaydah District 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.

Al Ghaydah District Basin Catchment Area (1157 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Al Ghaydah District Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:1,156.9 km²

Avg Slope:89.00°

Precipitation:66 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:10 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Al Ghaydah District Basin

Al Ghaydah District Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Al Ghaydah District, Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen at coordinates 15.9139° N, 51.9682° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,156.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 66 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 Al Ghaydah District Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	1,156.9 km²
Avg Slope	89.00°
Precipitation	66 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	10 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	312 m
Area	1,156.9 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation312 m

Total Area1,156.9 km²

Avg Slope89.00°

LocationAl Ghaydah District, Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen

Coordinates15.9139° N, 51.9682° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff6 mm

Yearly Precip66 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content22%

Silt Content30%

Sand Content48%

Organic Carbon10 g/kg

Water Content4%

Erosion Rate11971 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.55 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1569 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Fennec Fox

Vulpes zerda

Least ConcernFallback

Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys merriami

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis nelsoni

Least ConcernFallback

Birds

Arabian GrosbeakLocal Sighting

Rhynchostruthus percivali

Near ThreatenedVerified

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Least Semaphore GeckoLocal Sighting

Pristurus minimus

Verified

Arabian Small-Scaled Burrowing AspLocal Sighting

Atractaspis andersonii

Verified

Hemidactylus masirahensisLocal Sighting

Hemidactylus masirahensis

Verified

Myriopholis macruraLocal Sighting

Myriopholis macrura

Verified

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Sidewinder Rattlesnake

Crotalus cerastes

Least ConcernFallback

Thorny Devil

Moloch horridus

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Desert Pupfish

Cyprinodon macularius

Least ConcernFallback

Apache Trout

Oncorhynchus apache

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

desert ant

Cataglyphis savignyi

Verified

Pachyanthrax nomadorum

Verified

Cataglyphis sabulosus

Verified

Xenobuthus anthracinus

Verified

Claraeola mantisphalliga

Arabibarbus arabicus

Pseudolathra villiersi

Verified

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

1,156.9 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 / Rangelands100%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

9%Yield

Annual Runoff

6 mm

Mean Discharge

0.002 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 9.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

48 / 100

Soil Erosion

12.0kt/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:100%

Nighttime Light Index:81%

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