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Cantero Mosquera, Yessica Carolina and Astaiza, Carlos A. and Mesías, Ángela M. and Quintero Rodríguez, Paola Andrea. (2023). Study of the sedimentation and erosion rates of the la Barra sector of the San Andrés de Tumaco navible channel, Nariño. Bol. Cient. CIOH, 42 (1). pp. 7-25. doi https://doi.org/10.26640/22159045.2023.611

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Abstract

Monitoring the evolution of the seafloor in navigable channels ensures safe navigation. In this research, the sedimentation and erosion rates were estimated using multibeam bathymetric data in the navigable channel of San Andrés de Tumaco - Nariño, specifically in the sector known as "La Barra," for different periods between 2019 and 2021. Additionally, the coastline was traced for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021 to identify coastal dynamics at the estuary mouths closest to the study a rea and their relationship as sediment sources. Lastly, precipitation data were analyzed to establish its correlation as a forcing variable for sediment transport and continental sediment input into Tu maco Bay. As a result of these analyses, the sector of La Barra exhibited the highest accumulated sedimentation volume of 188 881 m3 and erosion volume of 150 245 m3, attributed to the longest observed period. Additionally, the average sedimentation rate was calculated as 24409 m3/month, exc/uding the longest period. The spatiotemporal analysis of the coastline revealed sectors with accretion, retreat, or which are stable or constant, with accretion processes predominating due to continental sediment accumulation. Furthermore, the relationship between precipitation and the accumulated sedimentation volume in La Barra sector is represented by the equation S = 56.591p + 15529, and for the accumulated erosion volume, E = 48.749p - 5263.6. Based on the estimation of sedimentation/erosion rates, coastal dynamics, and their correlation with precipitation as an influential variable in sediment transport, which generates morphological changes in the seafloor, decision-making authorities can propose adjustments in removal processes in the La Barra sector to ensure safe navigation in the access channel to Colombia's second most important Pacific port.

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Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Batimetría. Erosión. Sedimentación. Canal navegable. TIN. Cambio morfológico. Transporte de sedimentos
Geographical coverage :	Colombia. Tumaco
Depositing User:	Dirección General Marítima
ISSN:	2215-9045
Official URL:	https://ojs.dimar.mil.co/index.php/CIOH/article/vi...
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.26640/22159045.2023.611

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