Analysis of risk scenarios from gravitational movements caused by the overexploitation of the Toluca Valley Aquifer, State of Mexico
Author(s):
Omar FLORES1, José Emilio BARÓ2, Fernando CARRETO3, Yered Gybram CANCHOLA4
1 Department of Earth Studies (DET) Autonomous University of the State of Mexico Faculty of Geography. 2 National Geospatial Information Technology Laboratory for Resilient Socio-Ecological Systems (LaNCTIGeSSR) National Council of Humanities, Sciences and Technologies. 3 Academic Body of Educational Research (CAIE) Autonomous University of the State of Mexico Faculty of Geography. 4 National Laboratory of Earth Observation Unit (LANOT) Autonomous University of the State of Mexico Faculty of Geography.
The objective of this study is to analyze risk scenarios associated with gravitational processes caused by the overexploitation of the Toluca Valley Aquifer in the State of Mexico, using automated cartographic analysis. The hypothesis suggests that the overexploitation of the aquifer is closely related to population growth and the expansion of metropolitan areas in recent years, which increases the demand for water for agricultural, industrial, and personal use. This phenomenon is reflected on the land surface through sinking, subsidence, and cracking in the metropolitan area. Through the collection and analysis of cartographic data, priority areas are identified at the local level and within Basic Geostatistical Areas (AGEB), in order to implement structural and non-structural measures to mitigate risks related to civil protection and aquifer conservation.
