Symphony of Horizon
Santa Cruz Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Santa Cruz, Argentina at coordinates 46.5328° S, 70.8092° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,271.8 km² with an average annual precipitation of 171 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 46.5328° S, 70.8092° 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 679 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 | 2,271.8 km² |
| Avg Slope | 32.00° |
| Precipitation | 171 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 34 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 679 m |
| Area | 2,271.8 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Arminiheringia auceta
Euphractus proximus
Proeuphractus setiger
Anisolambda longidens
Acdestis oweni
Clenia brevis
Bardalestes hunco
Perimys dissimilis
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Patagornis lemoinei
Patagornis marshi
Thegornis debilis
Badiostes patagonicus
Kelenken guillermoi
Telmabates antiquus
Liolaemus tari
Liolaemus gallardoi
Liolaemus boulengeri
Phymaturus tromen
Liolaemus morenoi
Prochelidella cerrobarcinae
Liolaemus senguer
Liolaemus tehuelche
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abrotanella submarginata
Bromus lithobius
Amphiscirpus nevadensis
Bomarea spec
Crinum powellii
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Gonatopus julianae
Pontederia meyeri
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,271.8 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.76 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
91 mm
Mean Discharge
4.108 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 53.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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