Lousada, SérgioCastanho, Rui Alexandre2021-10-212021-10-212021Lousada S, Castanho R. A. GIS-based assessment of morphological and hydrological parameters of Ribeira dos Socorridos and Ribeira do Vigário Basins, Madeira Island, Portugal. Curr World Environ, 2021;16(2). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.16.2.08http://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/3748The main objective is to identify hydraulic and hydrologic features of drainage basins of Ribeira dos Socorridos, and Ribeira do Vigário located in Madeira Island, (Câmara de Lobos). So, the research analyzed, theoretically, the sediment transport in the above-mentioned cases, and consequently, possible measures for torrential correction were studied. Thereby, hydrographic, geological, and hydrological features of this Archipelago were analyzed in the first phase. Thus, a geographic framing of drainage basins was made - using digital terrain models and deep characterization of the understudy drainage basins. In this regard, it was possible to obtain data regarding the geometric, relief, and drainage system components, using the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In fact, the use of GIS makes it possible to characterize all descriptive indices/parameters of a hydrographic basin. These indices/parameters linked to the region's climate explain the need for human intervention to construct river hydraulic infrastructure and implement mitigation measures. Moreover, torrential correction techniques were presented to anticipate and mitigate this typology of events. Contextually, this study provides us several goals to consider in the future, including the most relevant actions and guidelines to enhance the characterization of drainage basins and clarify the characterization and accounting of sediment transport.engHydrologyMorphological analysisPlanning studiesSediment transportUltra-peripheral territoriesUrban planningRibeira dos Socorridos, Madeira (Portugal)Ribeira do Vigário, Madeira (Portugal).Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e da Engenhariajournal article10.12944/CWE.16.2.08