Thus, the sediment load produced in watersheds depends significantly on the amount of precipitated water and land use. Generally, the greatest discharge of sediments occurs in the rainy season when the variation in the net flow is very high compared to the dry season [8], but this is not ...
Anthropogenic activities performed in the Ecuadorian Amazon have released potentially toxic elements (PTEs) into the rivers, causing severe environmental pollution and increasing the risk of exposure to the residents of the surrounding areas. This study