Where is Shanshan County Basin located?

Shanshan County Basin is located in Shanshan County, Xinjiang, China. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 41.9814° N, 91.2187° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Shanshan County Basin?

As a Basin, Shanshan County Basin features an elevation/height of 1,117 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Shanshan County Basin?

Shanshan County Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Shanshan County Basin?

Yes, Shanshan County 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.

Shanshan County Basin Catchment Area (1025 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Shanshan County Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:1,025.4 km²

Avg Slope:13.00°

Precipitation:39 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:

Exploration Summary: Shanshan County Basin

Shanshan County Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Shanshan County, Xinjiang, China at coordinates 41.9814° N, 91.2187° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,025.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 39 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shanshan County Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	1,025.4 km²
Avg Slope	13.00°
Precipitation	39 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	1,117 m
Area	1,025.4 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation1,117 m

Total Area1,025.4 km²

Avg Slope13.00°

LocationShanshan County, Xinjiang, China

Coordinates41.9814° N, 91.2187° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff1 mm

Yearly Precip39 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay ContentN/A

Silt ContentN/A

Sand ContentN/A

Organic CarbonN/A

Water Content4%

Erosion RateN/A

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.40 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1150 mm

Avg Snow Cover2%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Microdyromys orientalisLocal Sighting

Microdyromys orientalis

Manis crassicaudata

Moschus chrysogaster

Hylobates lar

Hipposideros fulvus

Least ConcernVerified

Mongolian Vole

Microtus mongolicus

Least ConcernVerified

Chiru

Pantholops hodgsonii

Near ThreatenedVerified

Asian Wild Ass

Equus hemionus

Near ThreatenedVerified

Birds

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Least ConcernVerified

Laimoloima ruiliensis

UnknownVerified

Brevirostruavis macrohyoideus

UnknownVerified

Reptiles & Amphibians

Frog-eyed GeckoLocal Sighting

Teratoscincus roborowskii

Verified

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Thorny Devil

Moloch horridus

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Tortoise

Gopherus agassizii

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Desert Pupfish

Cyprinodon macularius

Least ConcernFallback

Apache Trout

Oncorhynchus apache

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Abyssaranea minorLocal Sighting

Abyssaranea minor

Verified

Brachydeutera meridionalis

Thalassaphorura hainanica

Plants & Fungi

White ForsythiaLocal Sighting

Abeliophyllum distichum

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides

Verified

Gymnomitrion sichuanicum

Verified

Saguaro Cactus

Carnegiea gigantea

Fallback

Joshua Tree

Yucca brevifolia

Fallback

Creosote Bush

Larrea tridentata

Fallback

Prickly Pear

Opuntia ficus-indica

Fallback

Desert Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

1,025.4 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

0%

Forest

No forest cover detected.

Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover0%

Cropland0%

Pastures / Rangelands0%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies100%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

3%Yield

Annual Runoff

1 mm

Mean Discharge

0.007 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 2.6%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

20 / 100

Soil Erosion

0t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:39%

Nighttime Light Index:35%

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