Estudio de percepción sobre indicadores de riesgos naturales en el cantón Shushufindi, Provincia de Sucumbíos.

Abstract

Abstract: In this work, an analysis of the perception of the population of the canton was carried out. Shushufindi about the natural risks that occur in the area where they live. For him Information gathering was done with a form implemented in Kobotoolbox. HE performed a descriptive analysis and relationship of sociodemographic variables with factors such as vulnerability, threat, exposure and response capacity, was represented cartographically the results and identified the key points to improve the management of the risk in the canton based on what is established in the PDyOT of the canton. A was executed cartographic representation using the QGIS software, where it was determined that the Siete de Julio and San Roque parish there is a high level of vulnerability to flooding due to to the predominance of the plain. Furthermore, in the parishes of San Pedro, Siete de Julio and San Roque, a greater risk is evident due to extreme rains which are recorded throughout year. Concluding that there is a lack of community organization, as well as the lack of preparation for adverse events.