Where is Tiris Zemmour Basin located?

Tiris Zemmour Basin is located in Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 22.5829° N, 12.3333° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Tiris Zemmour Basin?

As a Basin, Tiris Zemmour Basin features an elevation/height of 337 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Tiris Zemmour Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Tiris Zemmour Basin?

Yes, Tiris Zemmour 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.

Tiris Zemmour Basin Catchment Area (732 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Tiris Zemmour Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:731.8 km²

Avg Slope:7.00°

Precipitation:49 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:

Exploration Summary: Tiris Zemmour Basin

Tiris Zemmour Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania at coordinates 22.5829° N, 12.3333° W. Covering a total surface area of 731.8 km² with an average annual precipitation of 49 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 Tiris Zemmour Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	731.8 km²
Avg Slope	7.00°
Precipitation	49 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	337 m
Area	731.8 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation337 m

Total Area731.8 km²

Avg Slope7.00°

LocationTiris Zemmour, Mauritania

Coordinates22.5829° N, 12.3333° W

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff15 mm

Yearly Precip49 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay ContentN/A

Silt ContentN/A

Sand ContentN/A

Organic CarbonN/A

Water Content2%

Erosion RateN/A

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.37 mm

Potential Evapotransp.2037 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Tarabul s GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus tarabuli

Least ConcernVerified

Buxton s JirdLocal Sighting

Meriones sacramenti

VulnerableVerified

Serval

Leptailurus serval

Least ConcernVerified

Greater Egyptian JerboaLocal Sighting

Jaculus orientalis

Least ConcernVerified

Algerian GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus garamantis

UnknownVerified

Flower s GerbilLocal Sighting

Gerbillus floweri

Least ConcernVerified

Fat-tailed GerbilLocal Sighting

Pachyuromys duprasi

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

Glauia durieui

Verified

Sphingonotus paradoxus

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

731.8 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

31%Yield

Annual Runoff

15 mm

Mean Discharge

0.248 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 30.6%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

48 / 100

Soil Erosion

0t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:21%

Nighttime Light Index:12%

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