Análisis de la percepción de riesgos naturales en la microcuenca Zamora Huayco, cantón Loja

Abstract

Abstract: This research has been developed in the Zamora Huayco micro basin and its transition zone, which is part of the water supply basins for the city of Loja. The purpose of this work was to analyze the perception of the inhabitants of the Zamora Huayco microbasin, regarding the natural risks of landslides, floods and forest fires. For this, a survey was carried out with 28 questions, applied to 357 people, in order to collect data on knowledge, concern, experiences and response capacity of the respondents. The data obtained were tabulated and interpreted and the relationship with geographic variables such as distance to roads, rivers and highly vulnerable areas was analyzed. Among the most outstanding results, it was evidenced that the people who have more knowledge about natural risks in the sector, are those who have a higher education level and income level greater than 500 USD, it was also possible to identify that the level of concern of Respondents regarding natural events vary according to the proximity to roads, rivers and vulnerable areas.