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What is Machico Watershed

Chapter 2
Geoinformatics in Support of Urban Politics and the Development of Civil Engineering
The Machico Watershed is the geographic area that drains into the Machico River. It includes the land and water resources of the surrounding area, including the streams, rivers, and wetlands that contribute to the flow of water in the Machico River. The watershed plays a critical role in regulating the flow of water, supporting ecological functions, and providing important resources for the local community.
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Modeling of Flood Risk: Vulnerability and Adaptation of Machico City Center
Raul Manuel Costa Alves (University of Extremadura, Spain), Sérgio António Neves Lousada (University of Madeira, Portugal), José Cabezas (University of Extremadura, Spain), and José Manuel Naranjo Gómez (University of Extremadura, Spain)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6449-6.ch002
Abstract
The objective of this work is to analyze the hydrological functioning of the Machico watershed and the historical incidence of floods in the historical center of Machico. The potential impacts, exposure, and vulnerability on the natural and human environment are also analyzed, as well as human adaptation through flood planning. Tools such as hydrological modeling, flood risk assessment, and mapping of flood-prone areas are used for this purpose. Spatial data is important for analyzing and planning technical and policy actions.
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