Where is Saintsagaan Basin located?

Saintsagaan Basin is located in Saintsagaan, Dundgovi, Mongolia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 45.8392° N, 106.5005° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Saintsagaan Basin?

As a Basin, Saintsagaan Basin features an elevation/height of 1,423 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Saintsagaan Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Saintsagaan Basin?

Yes, Saintsagaan 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.

Saintsagaan Basin Catchment Area (1337 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Saintsagaan Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:1,337.4 km²

Avg Slope:15.00°

Precipitation:162 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:21 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Saintsagaan Basin

Saintsagaan Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Saintsagaan, Dundgovi, Mongolia at coordinates 45.8392° N, 106.5005° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,337.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 162 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 Saintsagaan Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	1,337.4 km²
Avg Slope	15.00°
Precipitation	162 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	21 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	1,423 m
Area	1,337.4 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation1,423 m

Total Area1,337.4 km²

Avg Slope15.00°

LocationSaintsagaan, Dundgovi, Mongolia

Coordinates45.8392° N, 106.5005° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual RunoffN/A

Yearly Precip162 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content17%

Silt Content53%

Sand Content30%

Organic Carbon21 g/kg

Water Content22%

Erosion Rate322 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.160 mm

Potential Evapotransp.804 mm

Avg Snow Cover23%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Armania asianaLocal Sighting

Armania asiana

UnknownVerified

Pastoralodon lacustrisLocal Sighting

Pastoralodon lacustris

UnknownVerified

Pseudoloris erenensisLocal Sighting

Pseudoloris erenensis

UnknownVerified

Protitan bellusLocal Sighting

Protitan bellus

UnknownVerified

Bayanulanius tenuisLocal Sighting

Bayanulanius tenuis

UnknownVerified

Hyaenodon gigasLocal Sighting

Hyaenodon gigas

UnknownVerified

Tarkops mckennaiLocal Sighting

Tarkops mckennai

UnknownVerified

Andrewsarchus mongoliensisLocal Sighting

Andrewsarchus mongoliensis

UnknownVerified

Birds

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Amyda johnsoniLocal Sighting

Amyda johnsoni

Verified

Khunnuchelys erinhotensisLocal Sighting

Khunnuchelys erinhotensis

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

Nomioides minutissimus

Verified

Dyschloropsis impararia

Dicheirotrichus desertus

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

1,337.4 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 / Rangelands100%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

0%Yield

Annual Runoff

0 mm

Mean Discharge

0 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 0.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

52 / 100

Soil Erosion

322t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:45%

Nighttime Light Index:5%

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