Where is Urt Moron Basin located?

Urt Moron Basin is located in Urt Moron, Golmud, Qinghai (nominal boundary), Qinghai, China. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 36.9654° N, 92.3576° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Urt Moron Basin?

As a Basin, Urt Moron Basin features an elevation/height of 3,478 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Urt Moron Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Urt Moron Basin?

Yes, Urt Moron 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.

Urt Moron Basin Catchment Area (1388 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Urt Moron Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:1,387.7 km²

Avg Slope:58.00°

Precipitation:71 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:66 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Urt Moron Basin

Urt Moron Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Urt Moron, Golmud, Qinghai (nominal boundary), Qinghai, China at coordinates 36.9654° N, 92.3576° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,387.7 km² with an average annual precipitation of 71 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 Urt Moron Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	1,387.7 km²
Avg Slope	58.00°
Precipitation	71 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	66 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	3,478 m
Area	1,387.7 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation3,478 m

Total Area1,387.7 km²

Avg Slope58.00°

LocationUrt Moron, Golmud, Qinghai (nominal boundary), Qinghai, China

Coordinates36.9654° N, 92.3576° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff6 mm

Yearly Precip71 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content15%

Silt Content30%

Sand Content56%

Organic Carbon66 g/kg

Water Content12%

Erosion Rate3423 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.86 mm

Potential Evapotransp.796 mm

Avg Snow Cover1%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Manis crassicaudata

Moschus chrysogaster

Hylobates lar

Neodon leucurus

Equus kiang

Least ConcernVerified

Ladakh Hamster

Cricetulus alticola

Least ConcernVerified

Chiru

Pantholops hodgsonii

Near ThreatenedVerified

Woolly Hare

Lepus oiostolus

Least ConcernVerified

Birds

Laimoloima tandani

UnknownVerified

Brevirostruavis macrohyoideus

Laimoloima ruiliensis

Reptiles & Amphibians

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

Neolycaena markhasiovi

Thalassaphorura brevisetosa

Verified

Brachydeutera meridionalis

Verified

Plants & Fungi

tuo rong li

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides

Verified

Gymnomitrion sichuanicum

Verified

Solanum echinatum

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

1,387.7 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

8%Yield

Annual Runoff

6 mm

Mean Discharge

0.257 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 8.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

16 / 100

Soil Erosion

3.4kt/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:100%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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