Where is Qaraqash County Basin located?

Qaraqash County Basin is located in Qaraqash County, Xinjiang, China. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 38.9977° N, 80.6522° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Qaraqash County Basin?

As a Basin, Qaraqash County Basin features an elevation/height of 1,150 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Qaraqash County Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Qaraqash County Basin?

Yes, Qaraqash County 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.

Qaraqash County Basin Catchment Area (2353 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Qaraqash County Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:2,352.8 km²

Avg Slope:13.00°

Precipitation:28 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:

Exploration Summary: Qaraqash County Basin

Qaraqash County Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Qaraqash County, Xinjiang, China at coordinates 38.9977° N, 80.6522° E. Covering a total surface area of 2,352.8 km² with an average annual precipitation of 28 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 Qaraqash County Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	2,352.8 km²
Avg Slope	13.00°
Precipitation	28 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	1,150 m
Area	2,352.8 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation1,150 m

Total Area2,352.8 km²

Avg Slope13.00°

LocationQaraqash County, Xinjiang, China

Coordinates38.9977° N, 80.6522° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff4 mm

Yearly Precip28 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay ContentN/A

Silt ContentN/A

Sand ContentN/A

Organic CarbonN/A

Water Content2%

Erosion RateN/A

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.27 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1268 mm

Avg Snow Cover2%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Microdyromys orientalisLocal Sighting

Microdyromys orientalis

Manis crassicaudata

Moschus chrysogaster

Hylobates lar

Equus hemionus

Near ThreatenedVerified

Fulvus Roundleaf Bat

Hipposideros fulvus

Least ConcernVerified

Mongolian Vole

Microtus mongolicus

Least ConcernVerified

Nubra Pika

Ochotona nubrica

Least ConcernVerified

Birds

Halieus leucogaster

UnknownVerified

Brevirostruavis macrohyoideus

Laimoloima ruiliensis

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Least ConcernVerified

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

Habrochiton primaeveris

Verified

Brachydeutera meridionalis

Verified

Tachycixius chaoensis

Verified

Thalassaphorura brevisetosa

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

2,352.8 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

14%Yield

Annual Runoff

4 mm

Mean Discharge

0.176 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 14.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

40 / 100

Soil Erosion

0t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:39%

Nighttime Light Index:11%

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