GEOMORPHOMETRY OF THE ALMADA RIVER HYDROGRAPHIC BASIN, BAHIA (BRAZIL)
Keywords: Morphometric characteristics, Slope, Socio-environmental impacts, Springs.
Fluvial geomorphology is essential to understand the behavior of water in relief. Water is an essential element for the functioning of ecosystems and life. Vegetation has always had a dependent relationship with water, bearing in mind that the phytogeographic distribution is a function of water availability. And when it comes to the relationship between water and vegetation, rivers and riparian forests are examples. This work aims to analyze geomorphometry and its influence on the hydrological dynamics of the Almada River watershed (BHRA). The following methodological procedure is adopted: geoprocessing techniques; the processing of optical and radar images, and on-site visits to validate data in the field. In field data validation, the Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver device and digital photographs were used. It was identified that the basin, in evidence, has a drainage area of 1 567 km2, and a perimeter of 336 km. The BHRA has an elongated shape, with a predominance of wavy relief, being classified as (up to) 4th order of drainage. The classification of its sources is carried out from the IIAN. With results, it is expected that this work will serve as a subsidy for analysis and environmental studies in the area, and serve as a reference for decision-making, considering the sustainable point of view.