Symphony of Horizon
Santa Cruz Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Santa Cruz, Argentina at coordinates 50.5977° S, 71.1922° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,769.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 158 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 50.5977° S, 71.1922° 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 503 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 | 1,769.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 12.00° |
| Precipitation | 158 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 67 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 503 m |
| Area | 1,769.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Protacaremys pulchellus
Santiagorothia chiliensis
Nesodon imbricatus
Luantus propheticus
Pachybiotherium illuminatum
Lestodelphys halli
Microbiotherium tehuelchum
Bardalestes hunco
Telmabates antiquus
Kelenken guillermoi
Patagornis bachmanni
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Patagornis lemoinei
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Patagornis marshi
Thegornis debilis
Liolaemus tehuelche
Liolaemus gallardoi
Phymaturus tromen
Phymaturus somuncurensis
Prochelidella cerrobarcinae
Liolaemus vhagar
Liolaemus tari
Liolaemus silvanae
Ictalurus punctatus
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abropus carnifex
Abarenicola brevior
Locusta migratoria
Apis mellifera
Corynephorus divaricatus
Deschampsia setacea
Bomarea spec
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Gonatopus julianae
Crinum powellii
Arum italicum
Ipomoea aequiloba
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,769.1 km²
Forest
No forest cover detected.
Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.
Annual Runoff
22 mm
Mean Discharge
1.499 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 13.9%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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