Geological investigations and proposed development of the Colonia Soto district, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
AbstractThe twin cities of Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela, Honduras are located within an intermontaine basin. The urban area is dissected by several rivers which converge to form the main River Choluteca, flowing northwards. The river channels follow tortuous courses dictated principally by accidents of geology. As a consequence of the variable rainfalls and hurricanes that periodically lash the Republic, and the previous lack of management, the channel profiles have generally attained unacceptable physical dimensions inside the urban perimeter with some sections showing signs of instability. To add to this, the absence of appropriate stormwater drainage systems within certain areas of the City has given rise to foundation problems associated with collapse settlement. This paper summarizes the geological investigations carried out in the Colonia Soto district of the City with a view to eliminating the present hazardous conditions, as related to the underlying geology, with recommendations being made for future development of the hillside.