Potential Infiltration Determination in Areas of Influence of the Zona Bananera Aquifer in Northern Colombia
Through the implementation of geographic information systems (GIS) and images of the study area obtained by remote sensors, the curve number method (NC) was implemented in this research, in order to determine potential recharge zones in two micro-basins in the aquifer region called Zona Bananera, lo...
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| author | Revueltas-Martínez, José Eduardo Mercado-Fernandez, Teobaldis Aguirre-Forero, Sonia |
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| description | Through the implementation of geographic information systems (GIS) and images of the study area obtained by remote sensors, the curve number method (NC) was implemented in this research, in order to determine potential recharge zones in two micro-basins in the aquifer region called Zona Bananera, located in the department of Magdalena in Northern Colombia. Potential infiltration of the area was estimated and the hydrological response for precipitation events with different return periods was evaluated. The predominant hydrological soil groups were found to be A and B, with 77.4% (84115.2 ha) in the Sevilla River micro-basin and 81.6% (7466.1 ha) in La Aguja micro-basin. The Sevilla River micro-basin showed both the best water regulation and enhancement of the infiltration process, evidenced by the existence of low as well as medium values of curve number and potential surface runoff. The highest values of potential runoff were in the middle and lower part of the micro-basins, where there are extensive areas covered with banana crops; indicating that anthropic intervention is a determining factor in the area’s hydrological response. Under current conditions, the micro-basins show a minimal risk of erosive processes for rainfall with return periods of less than 5 years, due to runoff occurrence of less than 100 mm. Within the study area, it was found that approximately 3380 hectares show favorable conditions to contribute to the recharge of the Zona Bananera aquifer, making it a strategic conservation area. |
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| spelling | oai:oai.revistas.uptc.edu.co:article-114272021-07-13T02:23:26Z Potential Infiltration Determination in Areas of Influence of the Zona Bananera Aquifer in Northern Colombia Determinación de la infiltración potencial en áreas de influencia del acuífero Zona Bananera, Norte de Colombia Revueltas-Martínez, José Eduardo Mercado-Fernandez, Teobaldis Aguirre-Forero, Sonia Potential infiltration Curve number Recharge zones Aquifer Remote sensing Runoff Infiltracion potencial Numero de curva Zonas de recarga Acuifero Percepción remota Escurrimiento Through the implementation of geographic information systems (GIS) and images of the study area obtained by remote sensors, the curve number method (NC) was implemented in this research, in order to determine potential recharge zones in two micro-basins in the aquifer region called Zona Bananera, located in the department of Magdalena in Northern Colombia. Potential infiltration of the area was estimated and the hydrological response for precipitation events with different return periods was evaluated. The predominant hydrological soil groups were found to be A and B, with 77.4% (84115.2 ha) in the Sevilla River micro-basin and 81.6% (7466.1 ha) in La Aguja micro-basin. The Sevilla River micro-basin showed both the best water regulation and enhancement of the infiltration process, evidenced by the existence of low as well as medium values of curve number and potential surface runoff. The highest values of potential runoff were in the middle and lower part of the micro-basins, where there are extensive areas covered with banana crops; indicating that anthropic intervention is a determining factor in the area’s hydrological response. Under current conditions, the micro-basins show a minimal risk of erosive processes for rainfall with return periods of less than 5 years, due to runoff occurrence of less than 100 mm. Within the study area, it was found that approximately 3380 hectares show favorable conditions to contribute to the recharge of the Zona Bananera aquifer, making it a strategic conservation area. En la presente investigación, mediante la implementación de sistemas de información geográfica (SIG) e imágenes del territorio obtenidas por sensores remotos, se implementó el método del número de curva (NC), para determinar las zonas potenciales de recarga en dos microcuencas en la región acuífera denominada Zona Bananera, la cual se localiza en el departamento del Magdalena, Norte de Colombia. Se estimó la infiltración potencial del territorio y se evaluó la respuesta hidrológica para eventos de precipitación con diferentes periodos de retorno. Se encontró que los grupos hidrológicos de suelo predominantes fueron A y B, con 77.4 % (84115.2 ha) en la microcuenca río Sevilla y 81.6% (7466.1 ha) en la microcuenca quebrada La Aguja. La microcuenca río Sevilla presentó la mejor regulación hídrica y favorecimiento del proceso de infiltración, lo cual se evidenció con la existencia de bajos y medios valores del número de curva y escurrimientos superficiales potenciales. Los mayores valores de escurrimientos potenciales se localizaron en la parte media y baja de las microcuencas, donde existen extensas áreas con cultivo de Banano; indicando que la intervención antrópica es un factor determinante en la respuesta hidrológica del territorio. En las condiciones actuales, las microcuencas presentan bajo riesgo de procesos erosivos para lluvias con periodos de retorno menores de 5 años, debido a la ocurrencia de escurrimientos menores de 100 mm. En el área de estudio se encontró que aproximadamente 3380 hectáreas presentan condiciones propicias para contribuir a la recarga del acuífero Zona Bananera, convirtiéndola en un área estratégica de conservación. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia 2020-09-14 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf application/pdf application/xml https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/11427 10.19053/01211129.v29.n54.2020.11427 Revista Facultad de Ingeniería; Vol. 29 No. 54 (2020): Continuos Publication; e11427 Revista Facultad de Ingeniería; Vol. 29 Núm. 54 (2020): Publicación Continua; e11427 2357-5328 0121-1129 eng spa https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/11427/9552 https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/11427/9602 https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/11427/10007 Copyright (c) 2020 José Eduardo Revueltas-Martínez, Teobaldis Mercado-Fernandez, Ph. D., Sonia Aguirre-Forero, Ph. D. |
| spellingShingle | Potential infiltration Curve number Recharge zones Aquifer Remote sensing Runoff Infiltracion potencial Numero de curva Zonas de recarga Acuifero Percepción remota Escurrimiento Revueltas-Martínez, José Eduardo Mercado-Fernandez, Teobaldis Aguirre-Forero, Sonia Potential Infiltration Determination in Areas of Influence of the Zona Bananera Aquifer in Northern Colombia |
| title | Potential Infiltration Determination in Areas of Influence of the Zona Bananera Aquifer in Northern Colombia |
| title_alt | Determinación de la infiltración potencial en áreas de influencia del acuífero Zona Bananera, Norte de Colombia |
| title_full | Potential Infiltration Determination in Areas of Influence of the Zona Bananera Aquifer in Northern Colombia |
| title_fullStr | Potential Infiltration Determination in Areas of Influence of the Zona Bananera Aquifer in Northern Colombia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Potential Infiltration Determination in Areas of Influence of the Zona Bananera Aquifer in Northern Colombia |
| title_short | Potential Infiltration Determination in Areas of Influence of the Zona Bananera Aquifer in Northern Colombia |
| title_sort | potential infiltration determination in areas of influence of the zona bananera aquifer in northern colombia |
| topic | Potential infiltration Curve number Recharge zones Aquifer Remote sensing Runoff Infiltracion potencial Numero de curva Zonas de recarga Acuifero Percepción remota Escurrimiento |
| topic_facet | Potential infiltration Curve number Recharge zones Aquifer Remote sensing Runoff Infiltracion potencial Numero de curva Zonas de recarga Acuifero Percepción remota Escurrimiento |
| url | https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/11427 |
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