THE SANDY FEATURES EDGES OF THE SÃO FRANCISCO RIVER IN XIQUE-XIQUE AND BARRA/BA: A REVIEW (Atena Editora)

Abstract

The research focused on discussing the dynamics of the origin and current state of the fossil dunes that border the São Francisco River in the stretch between Xique Xique and Barra in the State of Bahia. The fossil dunes or paleodunes of the São Francisco River are important records for understanding the actions of past climates on these areas, as well as on the speed and direction of winds in the remote past, thus being essential to understand the origin and evolution of these features. . In this sense, the objective of this article was to analyze the discussions and scientific records of authors who are dedicated to understanding these paleoenvironments, based on a systematic literature review, motivated by three guiding questions (QNs). The works found established a relationship with the following themes: origin, evolution, current conditions of these features and possible actions to mitigate the impacts, and point to the need for conservation of these paleoenvironments. e evolução destas feições. Nesse sentido, objetivo desse artigo, foi analisar as discussões e registros científicos de autores que se dedicam em compreender estes paleoambientes, a partir de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, motivada por três questões norteadoras (QNs). Os trabalhos encontrados estabeleceram uma relação com as seguintes temáticas: origem, evolução, condições atuais dessas feições e possíveis ações mitigadoras dos impactos, e apontam para a necessidade de conservação destes paleoambientes.