Identification of risk and vulnerability areas

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Focusing on flood risk management, this work explores the La Salada basin's vulnerability following devastating floods from the 1998-99 Niño event. It highlights the varied impacts of these floods, influenced by both natural and human factors, leading to significant economic losses and infrastructure damage. The study aims to establish a comprehensive methodology for assessing and comparing the vulnerability of different landscape units, serving as a crucial resource for effective landscape management and risk mitigation strategies.