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The Bhagirathi-Hooghly Basin in India is one of the most densely
populated regions in the world and is undergoing rapid
transformation of its natural landscape induced by human
interventions, such as mushrooming of dams and barrages,
deforestation, and urbanization. Human activities and interventions
on basin landforms and the processes that shape those landforms
have accelerated at an alarming rate. This book uses
spatio-temporal analysis to understand the major anthropogenic
signatures on land use and land cover changes and the impact these
activities have on the landforms and processes of the
Bhagirathi-Hooghly River and its sub-basins. It answers the what,
where, why, and how of the anthropogenic signatures involved.
Recent case studies on the impact of anthropogenic signatures on
fluvial forms and processes make this book a useful resource for
students and researchers in the earth sciences, local governments,
urban planners, and all concerned with rural developments.
Features: Explores for the first time the new concept of
anthropogeomorphology for the river basin-an emerging field
Analyses the impact of anthropogenic activities, especially the
construction of dams and reservoirs, and urbanization on major
fluvial landscapes using advanced geospatial modelling techniques
Investigates human interference in river systems, their effects on
the dynamics of the river, and the livelihoods of the people
residing along the river Addresses issues related to geology,
geomorphology, geography, planning, land use, and land management
areas Fills the need for data-driven governance and policy
decisions for the future of urban-industrial growth in India.
The Bhagirathi-Hooghly Basin in India is one of the most densely
populated regions in the world and is undergoing rapid
transformation of its natural landscape induced by human
interventions, such as mushrooming of dams and barrages,
deforestation, and urbanization. Human activities and interventions
on basin landforms and the processes that shape those landforms
have accelerated at an alarming rate. This book uses
spatio-temporal analysis to understand the major anthropogenic
signatures on land use and land cover changes and the impact these
activities have on the landforms and processes of the
Bhagirathi-Hooghly River and its sub-basins. It answers the what,
where, why, and how of the anthropogenic signatures involved.
Recent case studies on the impact of anthropogenic signatures on
fluvial forms and processes make this book a useful resource for
students and researchers in the earth sciences, local governments,
urban planners, and all concerned with rural developments.
Features: Explores for the first time the new concept of
anthropogeomorphology for the river basin-an emerging field
Analyses the impact of anthropogenic activities, especially the
construction of dams and reservoirs, and urbanization on major
fluvial landscapes using advanced geospatial modelling techniques
Investigates human interference in river systems, their effects on
the dynamics of the river, and the livelihoods of the people
residing along the river Addresses issues related to geology,
geomorphology, geography, planning, land use, and land management
areas Fills the need for data-driven governance and policy
decisions for the future of urban-industrial growth in India.
This book focuses on a significant branch of anthropogeomorphology,
which is not adequately studied: the impact of transportation
systems on altering earth surface processes and landforms. This
book fills the gap with in-depth study on the interaction between
individual modes of transport network (e.g., trail, roads,
railways, waterways, airports, and tunnel) and surface
hydro-geomorphology with intensive literature review, fieldwork,
geo-environmental modelling, mapping, case studies, and examples
from different parts of the world. On the one hand, this book also
addresses the vulnerability of transport networks from climate
change and critical geo-hazards like floods, landslides, etc. with
case studies from the high-risk zones of India. Overall, this book
promotes peaceful harmony between the transport network and its
surrounding landscapes as an essential lesson for policymakers,
planners, and stakeholders.
This volume covers the floods of the major rivers of the
Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) Delta, and storm surge related
coastal floods in these regions. The book is dedicated to
addressing floods from an integrated physical-social perspective to
provide students and researchers with a holistic understanding of
floods in terms of both human and geomorphological aspects. The
systematic coverage of all the major rivers and coastal areas in
the GBM delta and surrounding regions will foster a clear
comprehension of this dense reservoir of population, where
thousands of people are impacted every year due to flood hazards
and agricultural destabilization. This comprehensive treatment of
flood issues in the region covers flash floods, fluvial floods,
fluvio-tidal floods, and coastal floods, and outlines flood
management strategies to maintain ecological integrity and
environmental stability, and prevent harmful impacts of future
floods. The book is intended for students and researchers in earth
and environmental sciences, especially geomorphology, hydrology,
geography, geology, natural resources management, and regional
planning.
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