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Geomorphology for Integrated Coastal Zone Management: A theoretical approach with examples from Kerala, India

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Title Geomorphology for Integrated Coastal Zone Management: A theoretical approach with examples from Kerala, India
 
Creator Chattopadhyay, Srikumar
 
Subject ICZM
Geomorphology
processes
landform
Kerala
 
Description 623-630
Coastal zone, triple interface of land, ocean and air,
is a geographic entity of intense human activities. This area experiences
several problems due to competing and multiple usability of coastal resource,
which is a matter of global concern. Concept of Integrated Coastal Zone
Management (ICZM) is advanced as a tool to tackle these problems and to devise
sustainable development plans. Drawing examples from Kerala at macro and micro
scales this paper demonstrates that in depth study of geomorphic processes and
geomorphic assets is necessary as part of ICZM plan. Identification of
morpho-dynamic units following the scheme of landscape classification at the
ground level helps devising appropriate management action plans. While dealing
with the geomorphologic processes a larger approach/perspective should be
maintained by identifying system boundaries and the degree of activity and the
relationships among the processes involved. This also includes human induced
processes that, in aggregation, trigger large scale environmental change.
 
Date 2011-01-04T09:05:49Z
2011-01-04T09:05:49Z
2010-12
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-1033 (Online); 0379-5136 (Print)
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/10811
 
Language en_US
 
Rights CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India
 
Publisher NISCAIR-CSIR, India
 
Source IJMS Vol.39(4) [December 2010]