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HAZARDOUS AREAS SOIL EROSION: AN APLICATION BY GEOPROCESSING

ABSTRACT

This geoenvironmental study developed at the municipality of Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro State, shows problematic areas (hazardous areas Soil Erosion ). Electronic data processing was done through SAGA/ UFRJ software, where was prepared a diagnosis study of the main issues at municipal level was performed. Conventional techniques and methods such as field surveys, map and Landsat TM image interpretations were used. Thematic maps generated were then used to perform an environmental analysis.

Key words
Soil Erosion; Geoprocessing; SAGA

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