Processos erosivos: estudo de caso na estrada da aviação no município de Caçapava do Sul – RS

Abstract

This research presents an analysis of the erosive processes occurring on Estrada da Aviação, located in the municipality of Caçapava do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. The main objective of this study is to identify and analyze the erosive processes on Estrada da Aviação, determining the causes and associated environmental impacts. To achieve this, specific objectives were established: to characterize the physical and chemical properties of the soil in the studied area, to assess the impact of climatic conditions and topography on erosion, to identify the main agents and mechanisms of erosion in action, and to propose mitigation and erosion control measures for the study area. The methodology includes soil sampling, laboratory analysis, and in situ observation. The obtained results indicate that the combination of factors such as soil composition, terrain slope, and extreme climatic events significantly contribute to the erosive processes in the studied area. Laboratory analyses showed that the soil in the region is predominantly sandy, with low cohesion, which facilitates erosion.