Myriad Challenges of the Coasts of India
Monitoring from space, aerial and in situ platforms in coastal regions will help develop models for interactions between ecological and anthropogenic processes, helping sustainable management of coast...
Perspectives on Coastal Research
The Indian coastline sustains unique habitats that are subjected to increasing anthropogenic stressors. The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), engaged in addressing coastal concerns over thr...
Our Fragile Coasts: Scientific Approaches and Solutions
The Indian coasts hold diverse geomorphological features—mudflats, rocky shores, cliffs, sandy beaches and deltaic reaches that shelter unique ecosystems. However, significant sections of the coastlin...
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India's Tombolo
Adam’s Bridge or the Ram Setu is an interesting geological formation that holds mythical significance for the subcontinent.
Hot Springs
High temperatures beneath the earth surface heat up water in aquifers which emerge as hot springs.
Human Induced Land Subsidence
Excessive withdrawal of groundwater leads to reduced water pressure in aquifers resulting in reduced support of the overlying unconsolidated clay or silt.
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India's Tombolo
Adam’s Bridge or the Ram Setu is an interesting geological formation that holds mythical significance for the subcontinent.
Hot Springs
High temperatures beneath the earth surface heat up water in aquifers which emerge as hot springs.
Human Induced Land Subsidence
Excessive withdrawal of groundwater leads to reduced water pressure in aquifers resulting in reduced support of the overlying unconsolidated clay or silt.