Symphony of Horizon
Santa Cruz Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Santa Cruz, Argentina at coordinates 48.3192° S, 68.3110° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,138.7 km² with an average annual precipitation of 221 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 48.3192° S, 68.3110° 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 217 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 | 1,138.7 km² |
| Avg Slope | 19.00° |
| Precipitation | 221 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 29 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 217 m |
| Area | 1,138.7 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Cocatherium lefipanum
Nesodon imbricatus
Protacaremys pulchellus
Luantus propheticus
Microbiotherium tehuelchum
Bardalestes hunco
Lestodelphys halli
Pachybiotherium illuminatum
Telmabates antiquus
Kelenken guillermoi
Patagornis bachmanni
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Patagornis lemoinei
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Patagornis marshi
Badiostes patagonicus
Liolaemus boulengeri
Prochelidella cerrobarcinae
Liolaemus senguer
Liolaemus silvanae
Liolaemus tehuelche
Phymaturus somuncurensis
Liolaemus tari
Liolaemus sarmientoi
Ictalurus punctatus
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abropus carnifex
Abarenicola brevior
Locusta migratoria
Apis mellifera
Phalaris caroliniana
Deschampsia setacea
Bomarea spec
Crinum powellii
Gonatopus julianae
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Lucilia adpressa
Sida riedelii
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,138.7 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.83 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
52 mm
Mean Discharge
1.42 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 23.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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