Llanos el Salado facts for kids
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Llanos el Salado is a huge natural area in central Mexico. It's like a giant bowl in the land, meaning that any rain that falls there doesn't flow out to the ocean. Instead, it collects in lakes or sinks into the ground. This type of area is called an endorheic basin.
This special region sits on the Mexican Plateau, which is a high, flat area in Mexico. Llanos el Salado covers parts of many Mexican states. These include eastern and northeastern Zacatecas, northern San Luis Potosí, western Tamaulipas, southwestern Nuevo León, and southeastern Coahuila. To the north, Llanos el Salado connects with another similar basin called the Bolsón de Mapimí.
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What is Llanos el Salado?
Llanos el Salado is a very large area of land that acts like a giant sink. When it rains, the water stays within this basin. It doesn't flow into rivers that lead to the sea. Instead, the water either forms temporary lakes or soaks into the ground. This makes it a unique natural region.
Where is Llanos el Salado located?
This vast basin is found in the middle of Mexico. It's part of the Mexican Plateau, which is a high, flat area that covers much of the country. Llanos el Salado stretches across several states. You can find parts of it in Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, and Coahuila. It's a really big place!
What is the climate like?
The climate in Llanos el Salado is very dry. This means it doesn't get much rain. Because of this, the area is covered by deserts and xeric shrublands. These are places with tough plants that can survive with very little water. You might see cacti and other hardy bushes growing here.
How is the region divided?
Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) helps us understand this large region better. They have divided Llanos el Salado into several smaller basins. This helps scientists and geographers study different parts of this huge area. Some of these smaller sections include:
- Fresnillo-Yesca
- Matehuala
- Presa San José-Los Pilares y Otras
- San Pablo y Otras
- Sierra Madre
- Sierra Madre Oriental
- Sierra de Rodriguez
See also
- Meseta Central matorral
