Erdene Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Erdene, Govi-Altai, Mongolia at coordinates 43.3394° N, 97.6920° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,824.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 51 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Erdene Basin is located in Erdene, Govi-Altai, Mongolia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 43.3394° N, 97.6920° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Erdene Basin features an elevation/height of 1,203 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Erdene Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Erdene 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.
| Drainage Area | 1,824.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 27.00° |
| Precipitation | 51 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 4 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,203 m |
| Area | 1,824.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Embolotherium grangeri
Khaichinula lupula
Desmatolagus pusilla
Alloptox minor
Cadurcotherium ardynense
Mimolagus rodens
Orientallactaga bullata
Kamptobaatar kuczynskii
Apsaravis ukhaana
Dunhuangia cuii
Teviornis gobiensis
Eostrix tsaganica
Telecrex grangeri
Gansus yumenensis
Brodavis mongoliensis
Changmaornis houi
Gobiapalone palaeocenica
Trionyx baynshirensis
Trionyx gilbentuensis
Trionyx gobiensis
Trionyx shiluutulensis
Nemegtemys conflata
Telmasaurus grangeri
Hoburogekko suchanovi
Cyprinodon macularius
Oncorhynchus apache
Abbreviata turkomanica
Ancylosis leucocephala
Hydrotaea hsiai
Ephysteris kullbergi
Nomioides minutissimus
Myrmus glabellus
Risa longirostris
Chorosoma macilentum
Abutilon orbiculatum
Phlomoides zenaidae
Lappula balchaschensis
Carnegiea gigantea
Yucca brevifolia
Larrea tridentata
Opuntia ficus-indica
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,824.2 km²
Forest
No forest cover detected.
Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.
Annual Runoff
2 mm
Mean Discharge
0.143 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 3.9%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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