high desert basin

C37976
concept

A high desert basin is an elevated, arid or semi-arid low-lying landform surrounded by higher terrain, where limited precipitation and internal drainage create unique ecological and climatic conditions.

Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
high desert 1
high-desert basin 1

Instances (3)

Instance Via concept surface
Plains of San Agustin
Fort Rock Basin high desert
Christmas Lake Valley high-desert basin