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

by T.N. Prakash, L Sheela Nair, T S Shahul Hameed, et al.

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319123661
• ISBN13: 9783319123660
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 111 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"