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Dancing Rivers in the Amazon Basin, the science behind the movement of rivers: A data visualization platform
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  • Gabriela Flores,
  • Gerardo Valencia,
  • Jaime Del Alcázar,
  • Wan Chantavilasvong,
  • Jose Velarde,
  • Evelyn Calderon,
  • Jorge D. Abad
Gabriela Flores
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología

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Gerardo Valencia
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología
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Jaime Del Alcázar
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología
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Wan Chantavilasvong
Chulalongkorn University
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Jose Velarde
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología
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Evelyn Calderon
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología
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Jorge D. Abad
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología
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Abstract

Through time rivers move, create erosion, deposit sediments and, consequently, change their shape, however, these movements are different for each river, since each one has specific characteristics and dynamics. While small movements occur every day, it takes us months, years, decades, or even centuries to notice those changes. As rivers are the fundamental sources of life in many cities, towns, and communities, and even determine geopolitical limits, it is more important than ever to understand the dynamics that involve them. Dancing Rivers is a visualization platform that characterizes river patterns and positions the importance of scientific studies of the Amazonian rivers. It includes and displays information about the research, analysis and methodology developed to characterize planimetric morphodynamics (spatial analysis with remote sensing) and altimetry features (description of river bedforms and sediment transport) of major Amazonian rivers: Marañon, Huallaga, Ucayali and the Amazon, with the purpose of disseminating and getting a better understanding of their physical dynamics, allowing stakeholders and researchers to make wise decisions involving the water resource and territorial planning.