Symphony of Horizon
Santa Cruz Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Santa Cruz, Argentina at coordinates 48.3217° S, 67.3677° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,666.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 227 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 48.3217° S, 67.3677° 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 121 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 | 1,666.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 14.00° |
| Precipitation | 227 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 29 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 121 m |
| Area | 1,666.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Thoatherium minusculum
Clenia brevis
Picturotherium migueli
Pseudeutatus clypeus
Prozaedyus humilis
Acdestis oweni
Bardalestes hunco
Microbiotherium tehuelchum
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Patagornis marshi
Patagornis lemoinei
Badiostes patagonicus
Thegornis debilis
Patagornis bachmanni
Kelenken guillermoi
Prochelidella cerrobarcinae
Liolaemus tehuelche
Liolaemus senguer
Liolaemus vhagar
Liolaemus gallardoi
Liolaemus boulengeri
Liolaemus sarmientoi
Liolaemus tari
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abrotanella submarginata
Amphiscirpus nevadensis
Bromus lithobius
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Bomarea spec
Gonatopus julianae
Crinum powellii
Ipomoea aequiloba
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,666.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.84 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
28 mm
Mean Discharge
0 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 12.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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