Where is Tessalit Cercle Basin located?

Tessalit Cercle Basin is located in Tessalit Cercle, Kidal, Mali. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 21.2683° N, 0.3961° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Tessalit Cercle Basin?

As a Basin, Tessalit Cercle Basin features an elevation/height of 399 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Tessalit Cercle Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Tessalit Cercle Basin?

Yes, Tessalit Cercle 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.

Tessalit Cercle Basin Catchment Area (486 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Tessalit Cercle Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:486.1 km²

Avg Slope:3.00°

Precipitation:39 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:

Exploration Summary: Tessalit Cercle Basin

Tessalit Cercle Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Tessalit Cercle, Kidal, Mali at coordinates 21.2683° N, 0.3961° E. Covering a total surface area of 486.1 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 Tessalit Cercle Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	486.1 km²
Avg Slope	3.00°
Precipitation	39 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	399 m
Area	486.1 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation399 m

Total Area486.1 km²

Avg Slope3.00°

LocationTessalit Cercle, Kidal, Mali

Coordinates21.2683° N, 0.3961° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff8 mm

Yearly Precip39 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay ContentN/A

Silt ContentN/A

Sand ContentN/A

Organic CarbonN/A

Water Content1%

Erosion RateN/A

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.28 mm

Potential Evapotransp.2124 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Fat-tailed GerbilLocal Sighting

Pachyuromys duprasi

Least ConcernVerified

Buxton s JirdLocal Sighting

Meriones sacramenti

VulnerableVerified

Nyctere de Parisi

Nycteris parisii

Data DeficientVerified

Algerian GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus garamantis

UnknownVerified

Greater Egyptian JerboaLocal Sighting

Jaculus orientalis

Least ConcernVerified

Tarabul s GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus tarabuli

Least ConcernVerified

Flower s GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus floweri

Least ConcernVerified

Pleasant GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus amoenus

Least ConcernVerified

Birds

Rufous-tailed Scrub RobinLocal Sighting

Erythropygia galactotes

UnknownVerified

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Sudan MastigureLocal Sighting

Uromastyx dispar

Verified

Sahara MastigureLocal Sighting

Uromastyx geyri

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

Platyverticula ritchiei

Verified

Mephisto fraserbrunneri

Verified

Allotrichoma augierasi

Verified

Tenuitarsus angustus

Verified

Haetosmia ethiopiensis

Verified

Thinophilus spinulosus

Verified

Pandinoides cavimanus

Verified

Sarax abbatei

Verified

Plants & Fungi

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

486.1 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 Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

21%Yield

Annual Runoff

8 mm

Mean Discharge

0.114 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 20.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

0 / 100

Soil Erosion

0t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:9%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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