Where is Fiordland Community Basin located?

Fiordland Community Basin is located in Fiordland Community, Southland District, Southland, New Zealand. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 45.2346° S, 167.1399° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Fiordland Community Basin?

As a Basin, Fiordland Community Basin features an elevation/height of 538 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Fiordland Community Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Fiordland Community Basin?

Yes, Fiordland Community 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.

Fiordland Community Basin Catchment Area (3814 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

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Basin Info

Drainage Area:3,814.4 km²

Avg Slope:277.00°

Precipitation:2742 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:199 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Fiordland Community Basin

Fiordland Community Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Fiordland Community, Southland District, Southland, New Zealand at coordinates 45.2346° S, 167.1399° E. Covering a total surface area of 3,814.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,742 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.

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Quick Facts

Drainage Area	3,814.4 km²
Avg Slope	277.00°
Precipitation	2742 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	199 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	538 m
Area	3,814.4 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation538 m

Total Area3,814.4 km²

Avg Slope277.00°

LocationFiordland Community, Southland District, Southland, New Zealand

Coordinates45.2346° S, 167.1399° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff3094 mm

Yearly Precip2742 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content15%

Silt Content25%

Sand Content60%

Organic Carbon199 g/kg

Water Content100%

Erosion Rate1643 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height44.1 m

Above-Ground Biomass500 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)5.61 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.768 mm

Potential Evapotransp.768 mm

Avg Snow Cover13%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTemperate Broadleaf Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

New Zealand Greater Short-tailed BatLocal Sighting

Mystacina robusta

EndangeredVerified

Long-tailed Wattled BatLocal Sighting

Chalinolobus tuberculatus

EndangeredVerified

Black-striped Wallaby

Macropus dorsalis

Macropus eugenii

Limax maximus

Fiordland Community Basin

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Exploration Summary: Fiordland Community Basin

Frequently Asked Questions About Fiordland Community Basin

Where is Fiordland Community Basin located?

Where is Fiordland Community Basin located?

What are the primary physical measurements of Fiordland Community Basin?

What are the primary physical measurements of Fiordland Community Basin?

What is the geological origin of Fiordland Community Basin?

What is the geological origin of Fiordland Community Basin?

Can you visit and explore Fiordland Community Basin?

Can you visit and explore Fiordland Community Basin?

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