Where is بورتسودان Basin located?

بورتسودان Basin is located in بورتسودان, Red Sea State, Sudan. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 19.8930° N, 34.4520° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of بورتسودان Basin?

As a Basin, بورتسودان Basin features an elevation/height of 432 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of بورتسودان Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore بورتسودان Basin?

Yes, بورتسودان 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.

بورتسودان Basin Catchment Area (3150 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

بورتسودان Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:3,150.2 km²

Avg Slope:7.00°

Precipitation:20 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:12 g/kg

Exploration Summary: بورتسودان Basin

بورتسودان Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in بورتسودان, Red Sea State, Sudan at coordinates 19.8930° N, 34.4520° E. Covering a total surface area of 3,150.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 20 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 بورتسودان Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	3,150.2 km²
Avg Slope	7.00°
Precipitation	20 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	12 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	432 m
Area	3,150.2 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation432 m

Total Area3,150.2 km²

Avg Slope7.00°

Locationبورتسودان, Red Sea State, Sudan

Coordinates19.8930° N, 34.4520° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff1 mm

Yearly Precip20 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content26%

Silt Content28%

Sand Content46%

Organic Carbon12 g/kg

Water Content1%

Erosion Rate12 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.13 mm

Potential Evapotransp.2043 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Buxton s JirdLocal Sighting

Meriones sacramenti

VulnerableVerified

Fat-tailed GerbilLocal Sighting

Pachyuromys duprasi

Least ConcernVerified

Greater Egyptian JerboaLocal Sighting

Jaculus orientalis

Least ConcernVerified

Tarabul s GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus tarabuli

Least ConcernVerified

Algerian GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus garamantis

UnknownVerified

Flower s GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus floweri

Least ConcernVerified

Pale Sand RatLocal Sighting

Psammomys vexillaris

Data DeficientVerified

Fat Sand RatLocal Sighting

Psammomys obesus

Least ConcernVerified

Birds

Rufous-tailed Scrub RobinLocal Sighting

Erythropygia galactotes

UnknownVerified

Olive-tree Warbler

Hippolais olivetorum

Least ConcernVerified

Cream-coloured Courser

Cursorius cursor

Least ConcernVerified

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

Sahastata wunderlichi

Allotrichoma augierasi

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

3,150.2 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

5%Yield

Annual Runoff

1 mm

Mean Discharge

0 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 5.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

14 / 100

Soil Erosion

12t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:21%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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