Where is Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin located?

Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin is located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 20.3501° N, 16.1322° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin?

As a Basin, Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin features an elevation/height of 24 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin?

Yes, Dakhlet Nouadhibou 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.

Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin Catchment Area (874 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:873.9 km²

Avg Slope:3.00°

Precipitation:30 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:23 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin

Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania at coordinates 20.3501° N, 16.1322° W. Covering a total surface area of 873.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 30 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 Dakhlet Nouadhibou Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	873.9 km²
Avg Slope	3.00°
Precipitation	30 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	23 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	24 m
Area	873.9 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation24 m

Total Area873.9 km²

Avg Slope3.00°

LocationDakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Coordinates20.3501° N, 16.1322° W

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff1 mm

Yearly Precip30 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content16%

Silt Content25%

Sand Content59%

Organic Carbon23 g/kg

Water Content1%

Erosion Rate3 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.22 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1689 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Dakhlamys ultimusLocal Sighting

Dakhlamys ultimus

UnknownVerified

Serval

Leptailurus serval

Least ConcernVerified

Fennec Fox

Vulpes zerda

Least ConcernFallback

Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys merriami

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis nelsoni

Least ConcernFallback

Birds

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

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

Ceratothoa oxyrrhynchaena

Verified

Pachyanthrax nomadorum

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

873.9 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 / Rangelands0%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

3%Yield

Annual Runoff

1 mm

Mean Discharge

0.002 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 3.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

20 / 100

Soil Erosion

3t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:9%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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