Análisis morfométrico-estructural del río Malacatos sector de Malacatos para el manejo y la restauración fluvial

Abstract

Abstract: This investigation is an interpretation of the dynamics of adjust in a section of 4 kilometers in Malacatos river for fluvial management by a morphometric and geometric interpretation and morphological characterization of the fluvial system. Sinuous channel, mostly rapids with a highly turbulent flow, depth less than a meter, 63 meters of altitude difference and 1.5% slope. Transport a load of medium to coarse sand (Ꝋ>0.125mm) and fine gravels (Ꝋ25mm) from the Nangora stream. It shows clear signs of physical degradation in the channel and banks, the natural protection margins of the river are completely deteriorated by agricultural and anthropic activities. It is also affected by a fault system. The exploitation of stone materials in this area is not recommended, any type of anthropic change, however small, will destabilize the entire basin. It must be stricter in compliance with the regulations for the protection of margins and banks.