Where is Lopnur Basin located?

Lopnur Basin is located in Lopnur, Ruoqiang County, Xinjiang, China. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 38.6379° N, 87.8643° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Lopnur Basin?

As a Basin, Lopnur Basin features an elevation/height of 1,462 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Lopnur Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Lopnur Basin?

Yes, Lopnur 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.

Lopnur Basin Catchment Area (420 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Lopnur Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:419.5 km²

Avg Slope:67.00°

Precipitation:33 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:57 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Lopnur Basin

Lopnur Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Lopnur, Ruoqiang County, Xinjiang, China at coordinates 38.6379° N, 87.8643° E. Covering a total surface area of 419.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 33 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 Lopnur Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	419.5 km²
Avg Slope	67.00°
Precipitation	33 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	57 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	1,462 m
Area	419.5 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation1,462 m

Total Area419.5 km²

Avg Slope67.00°

LocationLopnur, Ruoqiang County, Xinjiang, China

Coordinates38.6379° N, 87.8643° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff5 mm

Yearly Precip33 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content12%

Silt Content36%

Sand Content52%

Organic Carbon57 g/kg

Water Content3%

Erosion Rate72 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.35 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1231 mm

Avg Snow Cover4%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Microdyromys orientalisLocal Sighting

Microdyromys orientalis

Moschus chrysogaster

Manis crassicaudata

Hylobates lar

Microtus mongolicus

Least ConcernVerified

Kiang

Equus kiang

Least ConcernVerified

Nubra Pika

Ochotona nubrica

Least ConcernVerified

Fulvus Roundleaf Bat

Hipposideros fulvus

Least ConcernVerified

Birds

Psittacus eristatus

UnknownVerified

Laimoloima ruiliensis

UnknownVerified

Philopteroides flavala

UnknownVerified

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Least ConcernVerified

Fringilla chinensis

UnknownVerified

Brevirostruavis macrohyoideus

Reptiles & Amphibians

Frog-eyed GeckoLocal Sighting

Teratoscincus roborowskii

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

Abyssaranea minorLocal Sighting

Abyssaranea minor

Verified

Apatopsis grombczewskii

Verified

Tachycixius chaoensis

Verified

Dentex carpenteri

Verified

Neolycaena markhasiovi

Scrobipalpa psammophila

Verified

Plants & Fungi

White ForsythiaLocal Sighting

Abeliophyllum distichum

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides

Verified

Gymnomitrion sichuanicum

Verified

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

419.5 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

15%Yield

Annual Runoff

5 mm

Mean Discharge

0.066 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 15.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

3 / 100

Soil Erosion

72t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:100%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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