TY  - GEN
AU  - Prakash,T.N.    
AU  - Nair, S. L.
AU  - Hameed, T.S.
TI  - Geomorphology and physical oceanography of the lakshadweep coral islands in the Indian ocean
SN  - 9783319123660
U1  - 551.410954 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Heidelberg
PB  - Springer
KW  - Geomorphology
KW  - India--Lakshadweep
KW  - Oceanography
KW  - Physical geography
KW  - Earth sciences
KW  - Indian Ocean
KW  - Geography
KW  - Geology
N1  - Includes references
N2  - 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.

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ER  -