Comprehensive geospatial assessment: morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five Mexican basins

Abstract This research pioneers a comprehensive geospatial analysis of 30 morphometric parameters across five major Mexican basins-Panuco, Papaloapan, Coatzacoalcos, Grijalva, and Usumacinta-which collectively contribute approximately 90% of the Gulf of Mexico-bound runoff. A critical review of exis...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Josept David Revuelta-Acosta, Javier Garrido-Meléndez, Roberto Agustín Conde-Gutiérrez, Gerardo Alcalá-Perea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05194-8
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1849334932121321472
author Josept David Revuelta-Acosta
Javier Garrido-Meléndez
Roberto Agustín Conde-Gutiérrez
Gerardo Alcalá-Perea
author_facet Josept David Revuelta-Acosta
Javier Garrido-Meléndez
Roberto Agustín Conde-Gutiérrez
Gerardo Alcalá-Perea
author_sort Josept David Revuelta-Acosta
collection DOAJ
description Abstract This research pioneers a comprehensive geospatial analysis of 30 morphometric parameters across five major Mexican basins-Panuco, Papaloapan, Coatzacoalcos, Grijalva, and Usumacinta-which collectively contribute approximately 90% of the Gulf of Mexico-bound runoff. A critical review of existing literature reveals a significant gap: the absence of integrated morphometric studies in Mexican watersheds that explicitly link morphological features to hydrological implications, a common element missing in most morphometric studies. Utilizing advanced remote sensing and GIS techniques, we quantified key aspects, including basin area, drainage density, relief, and fractal dimensions to unravel the nuanced hydrological behaviors inherent to these diverse systems. Our findings demonstrate substantial inter-basin variations driven by distinct climatic, geological, and topographic conditions, thereby providing essential insights for effective water resource management and environmental planning. This study addresses a crucial void in Mexican hydrological research and establishes a foundational framework for future explorations into watershed dynamics within comparable climatic contexts.
format Article
id doaj-art-4ada3974ef83453db32790a0181cfec9
institution Kabale University
issn 2045-2322
language English
publishDate 2025-07-01
publisher Nature Portfolio
record_format Article
series Scientific Reports
spelling doaj-art-4ada3974ef83453db32790a0181cfec92025-08-20T03:45:27ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115112310.1038/s41598-025-05194-8Comprehensive geospatial assessment: morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five Mexican basinsJosept David Revuelta-Acosta0Javier Garrido-Meléndez1Roberto Agustín Conde-Gutiérrez2Gerardo Alcalá-Perea3Department of Civil Engineering, Universidad VeracruzanaDepartment of Mechanical and Electric Engineering, Universidad VeracruzanaCentro de Investigación en Recursos Energéticos y Sustentables, Universidad VeracruzanaCentro de Investigación en Recursos Energéticos y Sustentables, Universidad VeracruzanaAbstract This research pioneers a comprehensive geospatial analysis of 30 morphometric parameters across five major Mexican basins-Panuco, Papaloapan, Coatzacoalcos, Grijalva, and Usumacinta-which collectively contribute approximately 90% of the Gulf of Mexico-bound runoff. A critical review of existing literature reveals a significant gap: the absence of integrated morphometric studies in Mexican watersheds that explicitly link morphological features to hydrological implications, a common element missing in most morphometric studies. Utilizing advanced remote sensing and GIS techniques, we quantified key aspects, including basin area, drainage density, relief, and fractal dimensions to unravel the nuanced hydrological behaviors inherent to these diverse systems. Our findings demonstrate substantial inter-basin variations driven by distinct climatic, geological, and topographic conditions, thereby providing essential insights for effective water resource management and environmental planning. This study addresses a crucial void in Mexican hydrological research and establishes a foundational framework for future explorations into watershed dynamics within comparable climatic contexts.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05194-8
spellingShingle Josept David Revuelta-Acosta
Javier Garrido-Meléndez
Roberto Agustín Conde-Gutiérrez
Gerardo Alcalá-Perea
Comprehensive geospatial assessment: morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five Mexican basins
Scientific Reports
title Comprehensive geospatial assessment: morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five Mexican basins
title_full Comprehensive geospatial assessment: morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five Mexican basins
title_fullStr Comprehensive geospatial assessment: morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five Mexican basins
title_full_unstemmed Comprehensive geospatial assessment: morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five Mexican basins
title_short Comprehensive geospatial assessment: morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five Mexican basins
title_sort comprehensive geospatial assessment morphometric parameters and hydrological implications in five mexican basins
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05194-8
work_keys_str_mv AT joseptdavidrevueltaacosta comprehensivegeospatialassessmentmorphometricparametersandhydrologicalimplicationsinfivemexicanbasins
AT javiergarridomelendez comprehensivegeospatialassessmentmorphometricparametersandhydrologicalimplicationsinfivemexicanbasins
AT robertoagustincondegutierrez comprehensivegeospatialassessmentmorphometricparametersandhydrologicalimplicationsinfivemexicanbasins
AT gerardoalcalaperea comprehensivegeospatialassessmentmorphometricparametersandhydrologicalimplicationsinfivemexicanbasins