Vestland Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Vestland, Norway at coordinates 61.3814° N, 6.7675° E. Covering a total surface area of 7,433.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,721 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 61.3814° N, 6.7675° 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 826 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 | 7,433.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 184.00° |
| Precipitation | 1721 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 126 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 826 m |
| Area | 7,433.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Sorex minutus
Muscardinus avellanarius
Sciurus anomalus
Sorex minutissimus
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
Lutra lutra
Lagenorhynchus acutus
Mesoplodon bidens
Harpagornis moorei
Merops apiaster
Ardeola ralloides
Haliaeetus pelagicus
Oriolus oriolus
Falco vespertinus
Sylvia hortensis
Lagopus muta
Rana arvalis
Zootoca vivipara
Scyliorhinus canicula
Cetorhinus maximus
Amblyraja radiata
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Salmo salar
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Salvelinus alpinus
Abrolophus artemisiae
Bradycellus harpalinus
Boreophilia islandica
Polyplax serrata
Rhamphostomella plicata
Palmiskenea skenei
Linognathus vituli
Allodia scalprata
Amygdalaria elegantior
Pseudocyphellaria crocatoides
Taraxacum bellicum
Skeletocutis futilis
Myelochroa perisidians
Narcissus cyclazetta
Collema furfuraceum
Myelochroa hayachinensis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
7,433.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.08 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
1,601 mm
Mean Discharge
1.788 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 93.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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