Geomorphology and physical oceanography of the Lakshadweep Coral Islands in the Indian Ocean /
- 出版日期：c2015.
- 出版者：Springer,
- 页数：xiii, 111 p. :
- 出版地：Cham, Switzerland :
- 第一责任说明：T.N. Prakash, L. Sheela Nair, T.S. Shahul Hameed.
- 尺寸：24 cm.
- 分类号：a192.275 ; a226.2
- ISBN：9783319123660(pbk.) :
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02h0069625 20151124173643.0 151124s2015 sz ab frb |000|||eng d 9783319123660(pbk.) : CNY362.00 COO eng COO OCLCO ; OCLCF ; CNNGL i------ GB450-460 551.457 23 a192.275 ; a226.2 aP943.51 v5 Prakash, T. N. Geomorphology and physical oceanography of the Lakshadweep Coral Islands in the Indian Ocean / T.N. Prakash, L. Sheela Nair, T.S. Shahul Hameed. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, c2015. xiii, 111 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. Springer briefs in earth sciences, 2191-5369 Includes bibliographic reference. 1. Lakshadweep Islands -- 2. Hydrodynamics of Lakshadweep Sea -- 3. Beach Morphology -- 4. Numerical Modelling of Coastal Processes of Kavaratti Island -- 5. Energy Resources -- 6. Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for Lakshadweep Islands. 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. Geography ; Geology ; Physical geography. India Ocean. ; India Ocean. aNair, L. Sheela. ; aShahul Hameed, T. S. SpringerBriefs in earth sciences. aCN b010001 010001 192.275 P88 gljx1507 h1 ; rCNY362.00