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

• Main Authors: Prakash, T.N (Author), Nair, L. Sheela (Author), Shahul Hameed, T.S (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences,
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Natural disasters.; Coasts.; Physical geography.; Geomorphology.; Earth Sciences.; Coastal Sciences.; Natural Hazards.; Physical Geography.

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, hydrodyna...

Table of Contents:

• 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.