Vulnerability assessment of debris flow in the central Peruvian rainforest - An intercultural approach.

ABSTRACT: For several decades, calamitous debris flows have inflicted profound negative impact on Peruvian rainforest society, encompassing both economic losses and human casualties. To address this concern, this study proposes a methodological tool to assess vulnerability while focusing on intercultural nuances. The contextual analysis of the incident reports identifies La Merced (Junín, Perú) as a severely affected locality, thereby justifying its selection for a detailed case study on the Pampa del Carmen sector. The study conducted a thorough systematic review of parameters such as diglossia, poverty, and origin that are crucial for vulnerability assessment. Moreover, these parameters aided in developing a structured digital survey. The integration of survey data into the analytic hierarchy proc

SUBMITTER: Izquierdo-Horna L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590786 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature