Neo-Thinking on Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin Geomorphology
Author | : Balai Chandra Das |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 185 |
Release | : 2016-01-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319264431 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319264435 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book explores the latest advances in our understanding of the evolution of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, examining the Damodar basin, Bhagirathi-Hooghly basin and Jalangi basin from historical, quantitative and applied geomorphology perspectives. The evolution of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is highly complex and remains poorly understood. To address that gap, this edited volume presents 11 research papers: the first seven chapters focus on the pure geomorphology and geohydrology of the delta, while the remaining four examine its applied geomorphological aspects. The book offers a valuable guide for geologists, geographers, hydrologists, landscape ecologists, environmentalists, engineers, planners and policy makers.