Monitoring on Kimün-Ko

New Weather Station at Jungla Peumayén Boosts Environmental Monitoring in the Chillán River Basin

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:20:00 +0000

On Friday, November 15, a new weather station was installed at the ecological park Jungla Peumayén , located approximately 1,100 meters above sea level. This park, spanning 3,300 hectares of native forest, volcanic and glacial-origin valleys, and waterfalls, has become a key site for environmental conservation and research in the region. The station is situated in the Chillán River Basin, specifically linked to the Río Chillán en Esperanza hydrometric station (code 8117006) of the General Directorate of Water, enabling more detailed monitoring of hydrological conditions in the area.

Kimün-Ko Analyzes Hydrological Changes in the Petorca Basin Following Atypical Rainfall

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:10:00 +0000

Between November 5 and 9, members of the Kimün-Ko Water Resources Observatory of La Araucanía conducted a fieldwork campaign in the Petorca Basin, specifically in the Longotoma sector, with the goal of reviewing and downloading data from meteorological and soil moisture stations installed in the area.

Fieldwork Enhances Hydrological Research in the Trancura River Basin

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:10:00 +0000

Between October 18 and 19, the team from the Kimün-Ko Water Resources Observatory of La Araucanía conducted a fieldwork campaign in the Trancura River Basin, specifically in the Llafenco area, a strategic site for hydrological monitoring in Chile. This activity, part of the Fondecyt Regular 1212071 project, aimed to review the status of meteorological and soil moisture stations previously installed in the area and to download data essential for improving the understanding of the basin’s hydrological behavior.