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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.
List of contents
Quaternary Alluvial Stratigraphy and Palaeoclimatic Reconstruction in the Damodar River Basin of West Bengal.- Lateritic Badland of Sinhati, Bankura, West Bengal: A Geomorphic Investigation.- Analysis Of Channel Asymmetry: A Different Perspective.- Present Geomorphic Categorization of Alluvial Channel Reaches Using Channel Dimensions and Geomatics in the Damodar River of West Bengal, India.- An enquiry into fitting of natural channel shape to geometric Shape: A Study on River Jalangi, India.- Effects of longitudinal disconnection on in-stream bar dynamics: A study at selected road stream-crossing of Ajay River.- Causes of Flood Hazard in Murshidabad District of West Bengal: Victims Perceptions.- Computation of Water Balance In Alluvial Damodar Fan Delta: A Study In Pandua Block Of West Bengal.- Can We Treat Dug Well Water Level As Ground Water Level.- Utilizations Prospects of Bapung Coal, Meghalaya, North East India.- Depletion Of Water Level And Environmental Threat In Urban Areas- A Case Study Of Kolkata And Salt Lake City, West Bengal.
Summary
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.
