Environmental evaluation of the sanitary landfill for the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu and surrounding towns

Authors

  • Iris Villafuerte Miembros del equipo técnico de IPES - Promoción del Desarrollo Sostenible.
  • Dante Flores Miembros del equipo técnico de IPES - Promoción del Desarrollo Sostenible.
  • Enrique Guadalupe Docente de la Facultad de Ingeniería Geológica, Minera, Metalúrgica y Geográfica de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de SanMarcos.
  • Manuel Zea Docente de la Facultad de Ingeniería Geológica, Minera, Metalúrgica y Geográfica de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de SanMarcos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v7i14.732

Keywords:

environmental impact, landfill, Cusco, Historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Abstract

The environmental evaluation of the Sanitary Fill for the historical Sanctuary of Macchu-Picchus Project has been carried out, located in the Quebrada Yuncacha Huayco in front of Yanahuara, province of Maras, Department of Cuzco, 57 km. far from the city of Cuzco. First of all, an environmental diagnostic of the project area is made, identifying all aspects related to the areas flora, fauna, soil, climate and risks facing natural disasters. Moreover, the results of the survey on the populations points of view facing the project are presented. The main impact that such an activity would have will be described as well, considering implementation, operation, closing and post-closing stages. For that aim, a combination matrix is presented, interrelating both environmental categories with the project various activities, and environmental management plans. Finally, mitigation alternatives to environmental impacts generated by the sanitary fill are provided.

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Published

2004-12-15

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 14 (2004)

Section

Artículos científicos

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Copyright (c) 2004 Iris Villafuerte S., Dante Flores O., Enrique Guadalupe G., Manuel Zea A.

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How to Cite

Villafuerte, I., Flores, D., Guadalupe, E., & Zea, M. (2004). Environmental evaluation of the sanitary landfill for the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu and surrounding towns. Revista Del Instituto De investigación De La Facultad De Minas, Metalurgia Y Ciencias geográficas, 7(14), 54-63. https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v7i14.732