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Author Natesan, Usha, author

Title Beach processes and nearshore hydrodynamics of Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, India / Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath
Published Singapore : Springer, [2021]
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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (chiefly color)
Series Springer oceanography, 2365-7685
Springer oceanography. 2365-7685
Contents Introduction -- Literature Review -- Research Methodology -- Shoreline Variations And Hydrodynamic Conditions Around Rameswaram Island -- Beach Morphology And Hydrodynamic Conditions Along Dhanushkodi -- Oscillation Of Tip And Hydrodynamic Conditions Around Arichamunai -- Summary And Conclusions
Summary This book focuses on understanding the shoreline dynamics, nearshore processes and sediment transport around Rameswaram Island and the cities of Dhanushkodi and Arichamunai. Rameswaram Island is located between the Gulf of Mannar on the south and Palk Bay on the north, between the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka, and is unique in terms of physical, chemical and biological processes. The Gulf of Mannar is established as a marine biodiversity conservation area by its richness of variety and variability of marine species such as corals, finfish, shellfish and other fishes. The island is predominantly influenced by four seasons: northeast monsoon, post-monsoon, summer and southwest monsoon; and the sedimentological and hydrodynamic conditions significantly change seasonally, resulting in the islands responding in a different manner with each season. It also explains the physical forces and their impacts around these areas. Rameswaram Island has existed naturally for a long period of time even under the influence of different water masses of the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay. Understanding the regional natural phenomena is the only solution to carry out the best management practices to develop coastal constructions and modifications
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 4, 2021)
Subject Islands -- India -- Rāmeswaram
Beaches -- India -- Rāmeswaram
Hydrodynamics.
Sediment transport -- India -- Rāmeswaram
Beaches
Hydrodynamics
Islands
Sediment transport
SUBJECT Rāmeswaram (India) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84181897
Subject India -- Rāmeswaram
Form Electronic book
Author Vishnunath, R., author
ISBN 9789811657962
9811657963