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Application of dendrogeomorphological techniques in the study of morphodynamic processes in America: a bibliometric analysis
Aplicación de técnicas dendrogeomorfológicas en el estudio de procesos morfodinámicos en América: un análisis bibliométrico
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Tree-ring dating, Dendrogeomorphology, Natural hazards, Exogenous processes, Geomorphological reconstructions (en)Datación de anillos de árboles, Dendrogeomorfología, Peligros naturales, Procesos exógenos, Reconstrucciones geomorfológicas (es)
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Morphodynamic Processes (MDPs) are active natural phenomena that shape the Earth's surface. This study analyzes slides, flows, lahars, avalanches, falls, floods, erosion, and sedimentation which occur primarily on hillslopes and within fluvial systems. These processes are characterized by high recurrence rates and substantial destructive potential, accounting for numerous fatalities and considerable economic losses worldwide. America is the second most vulnerable region to MDPs, owing to its complex physiography and the frequent occurrence of hydrometeorological and geological triggering events. Moreover, ongoing climate change is expected to further intensify the frequency and magnitude of these processes. could intensify them. In recent decades, dendrogeomorphology has emerged as a valuable approach for investigating the impacts of MDPs by analyzing growth disturbances preserved in tree-ring records. This research aims to assess the current state of dendrogeomorphological research on MDPs in America by identifying temporal trends, dominant applications, and research gaps through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scientific publications from 2000 to 2024. A systematic bibliometric search was conducted using the Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) databases. The retrieved records were analyzed using bibliometric tools, including Bibliometrix and VOSviewer, to evaluate publication trends, collaboration networks, and thematic patterns. In addition, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were employed to visualize the spatial distribution of the study areas. The analysis identified 92 articles on the topic, with an increase in publications over the last decade, particularly in 2016. The research focused particularly on the United States, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. Avalanches and lahars were the most frequently investigated MDPs, with precipitation identified as the primary triggering factor. Despite this progress, dendrogeomorphological research in Latin America remains limited, especially in regions dominated by tropical species and arid environments. Expanding dendrogeomorphological studies in these underrepresented areas is essential to enhance the reconstruction and prediction of MDPs, particularly in regions with scarce instrumental records and high susceptibility to geomorphic hazards.
Los Procesos Morfodinámicos (PMDs) son fenómenos naturales activos que dan forma a la superficie terrestre. Este estudio analiza deslizamientos, flujos de detritos, lahars, avalanchas, caídas de roca, inundaciones, erosión y sedimentación, que ocurren principalmente en las laderas y dentro de los sistemas fluviales. Estos procesos se caracterizan por su alta recurrencia y un considerable potencial destructivo, siendo responsables de numerosas perdidas humanas y significativas pérdidas económicas a nivel mundial. América es la segunda región mas vulnerable a los PMDs, debido a su compleja fisiografía y a la frecuente ocurrencia de eventos detonates hidrometeorológicos y geológicos. Además, se espera que el cambio climático en curso intensifique aún más la frecuencia y magnitud de estos procesos. En las últimas décadas, la dendrogeomorfología ha emergido como un enfoque valioso para investigar los impactos de los PMDs mediante el análisis de las perturbaciones registradas en los anillos de crecimiento de los árboles. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo evaluar el estado actual de la investigación dendrogeomorfológica sobre PMDs en América, mediante la identificación de tendencias temporales, aplicación dominantes y lagunas de investigación, a través de un análisis bibliométrico exhaustivo de publicaciones científicas entre 2000 y 2024. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliométrica sistemática en las bases de datos de Scopus, Web of Science (WoS) y Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Los artículos encontrados fueron analizados mediante herramientas bibliométricas, incluyendo Bibliometrix y VOSviewer, con el fin de evaluar las tendencias de publicación, las redes de colaboración y las líneas de investigación donde de se han aplicado análisis dendrogeomorfológicos. Adicionalmente, se emplearon Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) para visualizar la distribución espacial de las áreas de estudio. El análisis identificó 92 artículos sobre el tema, con un incremento en las publicaciones durante la última década, particularmente en 2016. La investigación se concentró principalmente en Estados Unidos de América, México, Canadá, Argentina, Brasil y Chile. Las avalanchas y los lahares fueron los PMDs más frecuentemente analizados, siendo la precipitación el principal factor detonante. A pesar de estos avances, la investigación dendrogeomorfológica en América sigue siendo limitada, especialmente en regiones dominadas por especies tropicales y de ambientes áridos. La expansión de los estudios dendrogeomorfológicos en estas áreas subrepresentadas es fundamental para mejorar la reconstrucción y predicción de los PMDs, particularmente en regiones con escasos registros instrumentales y alta susceptibilidad a peligros geomorfológicos.
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