Tidal Sedimentation Of The Sunderban S Thakuran Basin

Author : Gautam Kumar Das
Publisher : Springer
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319441917

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Tidal Sedimentation of the Sunderban's Thakuran Basin by Gautam Kumar Das Pdf

This book covers an overview of research on sediment textures, sedimentary structures, sediment composition and bioturbation structures including other aspects of tidal sedimentation. The analytical results for the tidal river sedimentation and essential aspects of relevant field studies along the entire stretch of the Thakuran River are being presented in this book. Filled with interesting results obtained from minutely observations, this book brings together outstanding facts of the tidal river sedimentation and can be considered as a pioneer work on the dynamic estuarine environment of the Sunderbans River. Anyone in academia or NGOs interested in this river basin will find interesting information in this book that will enrich their knowledge on the sedimentation patterns of tidal river systems.

Author : Gautam Kumar Das
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031188466

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Coastal Environments of India by Gautam Kumar Das Pdf

This book is the result of comprehensive research work on the various aspects of the West Bengal coast including the world’s largest riverine delta system, the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta. The role of various hydrodynamic factors in shaping the coastal configuration and physicochemical parameters of coastal waters, soils, and granulometry of beach sands are extensively discussed. The coasts of the Indian peninsula, particularly the east coast, are subjected to severe cyclones, tidal bores, storm surges, and strong drift, which changes the coastal configuration as well as the quality of waters and the fertility of soils. A systematic description of major cyclones and their effects on coastal areas are described in detail. The book offers comprehensive information on the prevailing ecological conditions and lush green mangrove forests with wide-ranging flora and fauna of Sundarbans. UNESCO has declared Sundarbans as one of the world’s heritage sites, and as in other parts of the world, some of the coastal areas in West Bengal have attracted the attention of many tourists. Various steps undertaken by the government for coastal zone management and sustainable development of the coastal areas have been highlighted in the book. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of the coastal environment.

Author : Gautam Kumar Das
Publisher : Springer
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319113432

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Estuarine Morphodynamics of the Sunderbans by Gautam Kumar Das Pdf

This book is the outcome of rigorous and continuous research work done by the author over about three decades on the open ecosystem and dynamic environment of the estuarine Sunderbans. The objective of this work is to identify the field and factors changing gradually upon this active delta over the years, decades and centuries. The deltaic Sunderbans yet not mature enough, has been changing in its natural course with time. Further, anthropogenic interferences disturb the environments and accelerate degradation of nature of this fragile ecosystem simultaneously. Roles played by almost all the agents including man and environment and their involvement are identified for the changing environmental scenario of the Sunderbans. The book is befitted for the researchers and students for the post graduate levels. The Sunderbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and the southern tip of Indian state of West Bengal, is a part of world's largest deltaic plain of fluvio-marine deposit formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal. It is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world, conspicuous for its great size and biodiversity. With an enormous network of channels and creeks, tidal inundation twice daily, Sunderbans mangroves wetland is a dynamic and complex ecosystem, which undergoes continuous processes of erosion and accretion. Natural processes like changes in local hydrology, sediment motion under wind, wave and tidal action, beach dynamics, regional and global processes like sea level rise as well as the impact of human interference in the form of reclamation of forest land, changes in land use patterns, coastal urbanizations etc are the lead factors for the changes in the environmental scenario of Sunderbans.

Author : Gautam Kumar Das
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030807061

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Forests and Forestry of West Bengal by Gautam Kumar Das Pdf

This book explains several basic concepts of forests and forestry research like social distancing of trees, solitary trees, green infrastructure of trees including typical forest stands like pocket forests, forgotten forests, community forests, and social forestry from one forest stand to another scattered in the districts of West Bengal. In the field of forest floors, depleting status of the forests stimulates to find out different models of afforestation programme like tree-island and rescue forest strategy through plantation programme. Huge loss of tree canopy ravaged by the series of cyclonic storms particularly in the districts of South Bengal seems to be recovered by bioeconomic model with the implementation of social forestry schemes. Thoughts of such models incited the author to go through statistical analysis on different matters and parameters of the forest stands. Determination of physico-chemical parameters of the forest soil are carried on hand in hand with the identification of Alfisol profile exposures in the forest floors. For finding out the present status of forests, district-wise review is worked out. Though scattered in the format of the forest patches, forest stands in the Jungle Mahal are remarkably interesting for any surveyor or tree-lover. Because of the reasons, surveys in the specific forest lands like Joypur and Beliatore of Bankura district and Garh Jangal and Aduria Forests under Bardhaman Forest Division are given special impetus for statistical measures, soil properties analysis, and identification of vegetation pattern. All these salient features inspire the author to take an attempt disseminating information and related characteristics of the forests and forestry of West Bengal. Researchers and students will get sufficient material from this book to enrich their knowledge on the forest environment and the author believes that this book will act as the pioneer work for the flourishment and amelioration of the forestry of West Bengal.

Author : Bilquees Gul,Benno Böer,M. Ajmal Khan,Miguel Clüsener-Godt,Abdul Hameed
Publisher : Springer
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030044176

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Sabkha Ecosystems by Bilquees Gul,Benno Böer,M. Ajmal Khan,Miguel Clüsener-Godt,Abdul Hameed Pdf

This book is the sixth and final volume in the Tasks for Vegetation Science book series, and it concludes the most comprehensive scientific documentation dealing with hypersaline ecosystems of the world.

Author : Gautam Kumar Das
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Ecology
ISBN : UOM:39015080544961

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Sunderbans by Gautam Kumar Das Pdf

Sunderbans located at the southernmost fringe of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India.

Author : Rashmi Sanghi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319005300

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Our National River Ganga by Rashmi Sanghi Pdf

There is a plethora of information available on the river Ganga in the form of books, blogs, articles, websites, videos. Unfortunately, most of the information about this famous river is in a scattered form and reproduced from unverified sources. This contributed volume is the first multi-author volume publication on this subject. The River Ganga includes a vast array of topics written by several authors of distinction. Topics include; hydrology, tributaries, water uses, and environmental features such as river water quality, aquatic and terrestrial flora/fauna, natural resources, ecological characteristics, sensitive environmental components and more. Part I gives a basic introduction of the Ganga river. The existing data and available information from various sources has been compiled in a pictorial fashion in the form of cmaps. Its cultural importance with changing times is also discussed. Part II looks at the rich biodiversity of the Ganga Basin. It gives a detailed description of the major floral and faunal biodiversity with special emphasis on the national aquatic animal dolphin and Sunderbans, the largest mangrove wetland in the world. Part III examines ‘The Ganga Water as it flows’. It focuses on the water quality as well as its associated challenges. Part IV looks at the complexities of issues confronting the river ‘Ganga in changing times’ be it snowmelt runoff, river bank erosion hazards and hydropower assessments; how the factors of population, poverty and pollution contribute to the fate of the river. Part IV touches on economic aspects derived from the river such as business opportunities and tourism.

Author : Nabanita Mukherjee
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031542381

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Impact of Climate Change in the Indian Sundarbans Region by Nabanita Mukherjee Pdf

Author : Voudouris
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535105084

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Ecological Water Quality by Voudouris Pdf

This book attempts to cover various issues of water quality in the fields of Hydroecology and Hydrobiology and present various Water Treatment Technologies. Sustainable choices of water use that prevent water quality problems aiming at the protection of available water resources and the enhancement of the aquatic ecosystems should be our main target.

Author : Eric Wolanski,John W. Day,Mike Elliott,Ramachandran Ramesh
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128140048

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Coasts and Estuaries by Eric Wolanski,John W. Day,Mike Elliott,Ramachandran Ramesh Pdf

Coasts and Estuaries: The Future provides valuable information on how we can protect and maintain natural ecological structures while also allowing estuaries to deliver services that produce societal goods and benefits. These issues are addressed through chapters detailing case studies from estuaries and coastal waters worldwide, presenting a full range of natural variability and human pressures. Following this, a series of chapters written by scientific leaders worldwide synthesizes the problems and offers solutions for specific issues graded within the framework of the socio-economic-environmental mosaic. These include fisheries, climate change, coastal megacities, evolving human-nature interactions, remediation measures, and integrated coastal management. The problems faced by half of the world living near coasts are truly a worldwide challenge as well as an opportunity for scientists to study commonalities and differences and provide solutions. This book is centered around the proposed DAPSI(W)R(M) framework, where drivers of basic human needs requires activities that each produce pressures. The pressures are mechanisms of state change on the natural system and Impacts on societal welfare (including well-being). These problems then require responses, which are the solutions relating to governance, socio-economic and cultural measures (Scharin et al 2016). Covers estuaries and coastal seas worldwide, integrating their commonality, differences and solutions for sustainability Includes global case studies from leading worldwide contributors, with accompanying boxes highlighting a synopsis about a particular estuary and coastal sea, making all information easy to find Presents full color images to aid the reader in a better understanding of details of each case study Provides a multi-disciplinary approach, linking biology, physics, climate and social sciences

Author : Manfred Vollmer,Henning Grann
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642599286

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Large-Scale Constructions in Coastal Environments by Manfred Vollmer,Henning Grann Pdf

In this book major construction projects are reviewed. The aim is to present case studies or topics which would stimulate discussion within the areas of environmental policy, economy, ethics or science. By carefully balancing the needs and interests of all involved stakeholders and by observing basic ethical principles, it is possible to resolve the conflicts and to proceed towards constructive cooperation with commonly accepted environmental objectives. The book further contains the key conclusions and recommendations resulting from the "First International Symposium on Large-Scale Constructions in Coastal Environments" held on the island of Norderney from 21-25 April 1997.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Geography
ISBN : UCLA:L0105875496

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Calcutta Geographical Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rajesh P. Rastogi,Mahendra Phulwaria,Dharmendra K. Gupta
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811624940

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Mangroves: Ecology, Biodiversity and Management by Rajesh P. Rastogi,Mahendra Phulwaria,Dharmendra K. Gupta Pdf

Mangroves are one of the most productive and biologically important blue-carbon ecosystems across the coastal intertidal zone of earth. In the current scenario of serious environmental changes like global warming, climate change, extreme natural disasters, mangrove forests play a vital role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining ecosystem balance. Mangroves are unique ecosystems with rich biological diversity of different taxonomic groups exhibiting great ecological and commercial importance. The book consolidates existing and emerging information on ecology of mangroves, with a special reference to their biodiversity and management. It emphasizes on the role of mangroves in providing various ecological services. The book is a comprehensive compilation covering all aspects of mangrove ecology. It is useful for students and researchers in ecology, plants sciences and environmental sciences.

Author : Sudhir Chandra Das,Pullaiah,Elizabeth C. Ashton
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811905193

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Mangroves: Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation by Sudhir Chandra Das,Pullaiah,Elizabeth C. Ashton Pdf

This contributory volume is a comprehensive collection on the mangrove forest eco-system and its ecology, the resources and potentials of mangroves, conservation efforts, mangrove eco-system services and threats to conservation. The book is an all-inclusive compilation on the status, conservation and future of mangroves. Mangroves are a unique ecosystem providing several ecosystem services. They are formed in the inter-tidal areas of large rivers and coastal islands. Mangroves thrives due to constant interaction with the terrestrial and marine ecosystem. These are the species dynamics, varying tidal amplitudes, plant succession, changing floral pattern of the channels of the estuary, the varying sediment transportation. There was 20% decline in mangrove forest area in the last 25 years due mainly to conversion and coastal development. Lengthy recovery periods required for the degraded mangrove forests. Hence there is an urgent need to take stock of the updated information on these mangroves at global level. It is of immense value to scientific community involved in teaching, research and extension activities related to mangrove conservation.

Author : Bhoopander Giri,Ajit Varma
Publisher : Springer
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030189754

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Microorganisms in Saline Environments: Strategies and Functions by Bhoopander Giri,Ajit Varma Pdf

This book gathers the latest findings on the microbial ecology of saline habitats, plant-microbe interactions under saline conditions, and saline soil reclamation for agricultural use. The content is divided into four main parts: Part I outlines the definition of salinity, its genesis and impacts, and microbial diversity in saline habitats. Part II deals with impact of salinity on microbial and plant life/health. Part III highlights plant – microbe interactions in saline environments, and Part IV describes strategies for mitigation and reclamation of saline soils. The salinization of arable land is steadily increasing in many parts of the world. An excessive concentration of soluble salts (salinity) in soils or irrigation water adversely affects plant growth and survival. This problem is exacerbated in arid and semiarid areas due to their low precipitation and high evaporation rates. In turn, poor management practices and policies for using river water for the irrigation of agriculture crops often lead to the secondary salinization of soils. Considering the growing demands of a constantly expanding population, understanding the microbial ecology and interactions under saline conditions and their implications for sustainable agriculture is of utmost importance. Providing both an essential review of the status quo and a future outlook, this book represents a valuable asset for researchers, environmentalists and students working in microbiology and agriculture. .