Text

Geomorphology and Physical Oceanography of the Lakshadweep Coral Islands in the Indian Ocean

---

The Lakshadweep islands are a group of 36 coral islands in the Indian Ocean. These small islands are unique for their aquatic bio-diversity and vast blue lagoons. This book presents the results of studies done by the authors during the period 1990 to 2009 that address the beach morphology, hydrodynamics, energy resources and management options with special reference to the issue of both natural and anthropogenic coastal erosion. The relatively low island elevation makes the islands more susceptible to high-wave attack and coastal flooding during adverse weather conditions. The islands are also prone to risks from episodic events like cyclones and deep depressions. This highlights the need for a comprehensive study of the wave, climate and coastal processes at work during different seasons to delineate the factors responsible for shoreline changes and also to identify the locations that need protection and the management options.

This book will serve as a guide to researchers, scholars and students who are interested in the coastal processes of coral islands.

---

Availability

No copy data

Detail Information

Series Title

-

Call Number

551.6 PRA g

Publisher

: ., 2015

Collation

-

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-3-319-12366-0

Classification

551.6

Content Type

text

Media Type

computer

Carrier Type

online resource

Edition

-

Subject(s)

Earth System Sciences

Specific Detail Info

-

Statement of Responsibility

-

Other Information

Cataloger

Khusnun

Source

-

Validator

-

Other version/related

File Attachment

Comments

---

You must be logged in to post a comment