Geological and geomorphological characterization of the municipality of Tejuçuoca, Ceará

Abstract

The municipality of Tejuçuoca is located in the northern region of the territory of Ceará, situated on the backlands surface, surrounded by relief forms which stand out in the Serras da Catirina, da Caboretinga, da Barra and da Vertente, which together represent the largest local altimetric relief features. Despite the morphological diversity, the region is known and studied predominantly for its karst features; the other aforementioned reliefs are little explored by the scientific and touristic community. In this context, the objective of this research is to carry out a geological and geomorphological characterization in the municipality of Tejuçuoca, Ceará. The methodology used is of a qualitative nature with a descriptive character; the stages undertaken were bibliographic review, data collection and selection, fieldwork and cartographic production. The landforms are characterized by the predominance of flattened surfaces and fluvial plains.