Análise multitemporal (1991-2021) da linha de costa (trecho Calçoene - Cabo Norte), costa atlântica do estado do Amapá.

Abstract

The coastline (LC) is highly dynamic due to its geographic position adjacent to the mouth of the Amazon River estuary. This region is characterized by meteorological forcings, such as a semihumid equatorial climate, high rainfall (> 2,600 mm. year-1), winds (3 to 9 m. s-1), and extreme events (El Nino - 1997/1998 and 2015/2016; La Nina - 1999/2000 and 2010/2011). It is also influenced by hydrological forcings, including water and solid discharge from the Amazon River (175,000 m³ s-1 and 1,200 Mt. year-1, respectively), and oceanographic forcings, such as hyper-tides (up to 12 m), tidal currents (2 m. s-1), waves (up to 3 m in height), and currents (up to 3 m. s-1). This study aims to analyze the multitemporal variation of the LC between the mouths of the Calçoene and Sucuriju rivers, and at the Maracá-Jipioca Ecological Station, from 1991 to 2021. The methodology includes a literature review, acquisition of LANDSAT satellite images (1991, 2000, 2008, 2014, and 2021), LC vectorization, and the application of DSAS to quantify accretion (m) and erosion areas (m) of the LC, determine retreat and advance rates (m/year and m²/year) between the mouths of the Calçoene and Sucuriju rivers, and create change polygons at the Maracá-Jipioca Ecological Station. The study area experienced predominant erosive dynamics, with an average LC retreat of 12 m. year-1 and 1.4 km² of erosion in the Calçoene-Sucuriju stretch, and 2 km² of erosion at the Maracá-Jipioca Ecological Station with an annual average retreat of approximately 18 m. Due to erosive dynamics, the study area requires special attention from public managers to prevent any type of anthropic interference that could intensify this process.