Symphony of Horizon
Santa Cruz Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Santa Cruz, Argentina at coordinates 50.0995° S, 69.3408° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,537 km² with an average annual precipitation of 168 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Santa Cruz Basin is located in Santa Cruz, Argentina. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 50.0995° S, 69.3408° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Santa Cruz Basin features an elevation/height of 179 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Santa Cruz Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Santa Cruz 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 | 2,537 km² |
| Avg Slope | 25.00° |
| Precipitation | 168 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 34 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 179 m |
| Area | 2,537 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Microbiotherium tehuelchum
Cocatherium lefipanum
Protacaremys pulchellus
Santiagorothia chiliensis
Luantus propheticus
Abderites meridionalis
Bardalestes hunco
Pachybiotherium illuminatum
Patagornis bachmanni
Telmabates antiquus
Kelenken guillermoi
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Patagornis lemoinei
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Patagornis marshi
Badiostes patagonicus
Phymaturus tromen
Prochelidella cerrobarcinae
Liolaemus silvanae
Liolaemus boulengeri
Phymaturus somuncurensis
Liolaemus gallardoi
Liolaemus vhagar
Liolaemus sarmientoi
Ictalurus punctatus
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abropus carnifex
Abarenicola brevior
Locusta migratoria
Apis mellifera
Corynephorus divaricatus
Phalaris caroliniana
Gonatopus julianae
Crinum powellii
Bomarea spec
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Ipomoea paranaensis
Hedychium coronarium
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,537 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.75 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
41 mm
Mean Discharge
710.54 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 24.4%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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