Levantamento histórico-geográfico dos eventos de inundação e deslizamentos na cidade de São João del-Rei no período de 1774 a 2021

Abstract

The phenomena of fl oods and landslides have always existed, however, currently, they are portrayed more frequently and, when they occur, they cause greater destruction due to human occupation of areas susceptible to them. The city of São João del-Rei can be considered an example of this occupation model, as it originated on the banks of rivers and expanded along the slopes. Given this characteristic of the city’s position, historically São João del-Rei faces problems related to fl oods and landslides, which cause economic and social damage and are objects of studies ranging from geomorphology to the perception of danger. However, it is noted in these works the absence of a robust historical survey that reinforces the importance of the studies and also allows their validation. Considering this need, the objective of this article is to carry out a centuries-old inventory of fl ooding and landslide events in the city of São João del-Rei, in order to justify and contribute to future studies, prevention policies and urban planning.