West Cork Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in West Cork, County Cork, South-West Region, Ireland at coordinates 51.6443° N, 9.3983° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,239 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,353 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
West Cork Basin is located in West Cork, County Cork, South-West Region, Ireland. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 51.6443° N, 9.3983° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, West Cork Basin features an elevation/height of 106 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
West Cork Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, West Cork 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 | 2,239 km² |
| Avg Slope | 61.00° |
| Precipitation | 1353 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 112 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 106 m |
| Area | 2,239 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Arvicola cantiana
Rattus sanila
Mustela putorius
Pteropus neohibernicus
Kobus leche
Mustela lutreola
Miniopterus macrocneme
Erinaceus europaeus
Gallirallus ernstmayri
Aratinga holochlora
Callonetta leucophrys
Anas bahamensis
Spilopelia senegalensis
Leptoptilos crumeniferus
Aratinga wagleri
Emberiza elegans
Alytes obstetricans
Bombina variegata
Triturus carnifex
Ichthyosaura alpestris
Pelophylax ridibundus
Pelophylax kurtmuelleri
Heloderma suspectum
Eryx conicus
Labeo rohita
Gibelion catla
Anabas testudineus
Trichogaster fasciata
Abax durhamianus
Morganucodon tardus
Morganucodon watsoni
Trypodendron lineatum
Anacridium aegyptium
Hypoponera punctatissima
Nosopsyllus fasciatus
Anaceratagallia venosa
Rosulabryum coloratum
Thuja plicata
Cedrus atlantica
Heteroscyphus fissistipus
Rosulabryum campylothecium
Sasa veitchii
Allium ursinum
Austroderia richardii
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,239 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.53 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
1,391 mm
Mean Discharge
2.949 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 102.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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