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Santa Cruz Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Santa Cruz, Argentina at coordinates 46.1296° S, 69.8980° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,996.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 179 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 46.1296° S, 69.8980° 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 578 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 | 1,996.3 km² |
| Avg Slope | 15.00° |
| Precipitation | 179 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 28 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 578 m |
| Area | 1,996.3 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Arminiheringia auceta
Picturotherium migueli
Prozaedyus humilis
Pseudeutatus clypeus
Acdestis oweni
Clenia brevis
Microbiotherium tehuelchum
Abderites meridionalis
Patagornis marshi
Patagornis lemoinei
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Badiostes patagonicus
Thegornis debilis
Kelenken guillermoi
Telmabates antiquus
Liolaemus vhagar
Liolaemus senguer
Phymaturus somuncurensis
Liolaemus sarmientoi
Liolaemus boulengeri
Liolaemus silvanae
Liolaemus tari
Liolaemus tehuelche
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abrotanella submarginata
Piptatherum miliaceum
Bomarea spec
Festuca gracillima
Gonatopus julianae
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Crinum powellii
Lucilia adpressa
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,996.3 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.77 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
8 mm
Mean Discharge
0.439 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 4.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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