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    Estudio de las características morfológicas de la microcuenca de la quebrada Tilulún del cantón Ambato, provincia de Tungurahua
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Facultad de Ingeniería Civil y Mecánica, Carrera de Ingeniería Civil., 2025-02) Mayorga Sánchez, Camila Nicole; Castro Solórzano, Fidel Alberto
    The micro-watershed exhibits high susceptibility to erosion and sedimentation, primarily due to steep slopes and limited vegetation cover. This situation necessitated a study to obtain its morphological parameters for accurate representation of the catchment area and its characteristics. The analysis confirmed the utility of morphometric parameters in understanding hydrological dynamics and supporting management strategies, contributing to the conservation and sustainable management of water resources, while highlighting the importance of soil conservation practices, risk mitigation, and more efficient territorial planning. The study analyzed the morphometric characteristics of the Tilulún Creek micro-watershed, located in Ambato, Ecuador, to represent this hydrological catchment using GIS tools. The process included the delineation of the study area using satellite images and topographic data, as well as detailed hydrological modeling in specific software, utilizing flow direction, accumulation, and watershed delineation tools. A morphological evaluation revealed that the watershed covers an area (A) of 125.9 square kilometers, with a slightly elongated shape reflected in its form factor (KF) of 0.32. The basin's slope (Sc) is 7.54 percent, and its low drainage density indicates that the rivers are well-incised, enabling effective territorial management. The hypsometric curve indicated that most of the watershed lies above 3500 meters above sea level, predominantly covered by páramo ecosystems. Additionally, the entire analysis was conducted using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which offer essential capabilities for water resource management through databases and high-resolution Digital Elevation Models. The detailed process described in this study provides a methodological guide for conducting similar hydrological studies on watershed delineation and the calculation of morphometric parameters using the specified software.