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

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Prakash, T.N (Συγγραφέας), Nair, L. Sheela (Συγγραφέας), Shahul Hameed, T.S (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences,
• Θέματα: 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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 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.