Author(s): Shaw Nozaki Lacy; Piergiorgio Di Giminiani; Luca Mao
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Abstract: This paper uses the unique combination of geomorphological and cultural characteristics in Chile to determine the degree to which the classification of waterways as rio (river) provides insights on the cultural role in perceiving and distinguishing between waterways. The paper divides Chile into different zones, based on history, climate, and a hybrid of climate and history. A probabilistic model is generated for each region to determine the efficacy of within-region waterway classification for each zone in order to determine the impacts of the different types of regionalism. The hybrid zonation produces the best results, indicating the interplay between social and physical factors. Governance implications arising from mismatches between legal, social, and physical understandings of waterway processes are also discussed.
Year: 2018