Tierra del Fuego Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina at coordinates 54.8042° S, 68.0927° W. Covering a total surface area of 4,182.7 km² with an average annual precipitation of 633 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Tierra del Fuego Basin is located in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 54.8042° S, 68.0927° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Tierra del Fuego Basin features an elevation/height of 502 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Tierra del Fuego Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Tierra del Fuego 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 | 4,182.7 km² |
| Avg Slope | 162.00° |
| Precipitation | 633 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 144 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 502 m |
| Area | 4,182.7 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Abrothrix hershkovitzi
Abrothrix markhami
Icochilus rotundatus
Prepoplanops boleadorensis
Interatherium brevifrons
Conepatus chinga
Bos taurus
Felis catus
Chloris chloris
Cygnus atratus
Arremon dorbignii
Chrysolophus amherstiae
Chrysolophus pictus
Anser anser
Lophura nycthemera
Callipepla californica
Lithobates catesbeianus
Physalaemus carrizorum
Pleurodema kriegi
Rhinella marina
Calyptocephalella spec
Heloderma suspectum
Geochelone elegans
Eryx conicus
Labeo rohita
Gibelion catla
Anabas testudineus
Trichogaster fasciata
Brycon orbignyanus
Pselaphellus vestitus
Coproporus alutipennis
Actinopus clavero
Elachista kherana
Lathrobium jenseni
Ragytodes ocellifer
Stenus flavotaeniatus
Nothofagus betuloides
Nothofagus pumilio
Abrotanella purpurea
Thlaspi arvense
Acalypha chaquensis
Frankenia pulverulenta
Alyssum alyssoides
Ranunculus repens
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
4,182.7 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.45 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
414 mm
Mean Discharge
2.082 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 65.4%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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