Vestland Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Vestland, Norway at coordinates 59.8180° N, 6.1738° E. Covering a total surface area of 6,619.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,023 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Vestland Basin is located in Vestland, Norway. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 59.8180° N, 6.1738° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Vestland Basin features an elevation/height of 614 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Vestland Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Vestland 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 | 6,619.3 km² |
| Avg Slope | 137.00° |
| Precipitation | 2023 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 135 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 614 m |
| Area | 6,619.3 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Sorex minutus
Muscardinus avellanarius
Sorex minutissimus
Sciurus anomalus
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
Lutra lutra
Lagenorhynchus acutus
Mesoplodon bidens
Harpagornis moorei
Merops apiaster
Ardeola ralloides
Haliaeetus pelagicus
Aptenodytes patagonicus
Mirafra cantillans
Falco vespertinus
Clamator glandarius
Rana arvalis
Zootoca vivipara
Scyliorhinus canicula
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Cetorhinus maximus
Amblyraja radiata
Salmo salar
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Salvelinus alpinus
Abrolophus artemisiae
Bembidion obtusum
Rhamphostomella plicata
Dochmonota rudiventris
Palmiskenea plana
Linognathus vituli
Polyplax serrata
Allodia scalprata
Pseudocyphellaria crocatoides
Amygdalaria elegantior
Myelochroa perisidians
Taraxacum bellicum
Collema furfuraceum
Skeletocutis futilis
Myelochroa hayachinensis
Narcissus cyclazetta
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
6,619.3 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.53 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
1,900 mm
Mean Discharge
14.154 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 93.9%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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