Tag: Coastal Erosion

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Ocean waves are not merely surface phenomena but powerful agents shaping coastal geomorphology. Explain the processes involved. Assess their role in increasing coastal vulnerability under climate change.

Topic: Ocean waves Q2. Ocean waves are not merely surface phenomena but powerful agents shaping coastal geomorphology. Explain the processes involved. Assess their role in increasing coastal vulnerability under climate change. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Ocean waves are not only geomorphic agents but also central to understanding rising coastal …

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How do river deltas differ from estuaries in their formation and ecological role. Evaluate the challenges faced by Indian deltas under climate change.

Topic: Landforms (Riverine, Coastal, Karst, Glacial, Volcanic and Aeolian) Q1. How do river deltas differ from estuaries in their formation and ecological role. Evaluate the challenges faced by Indian deltas under climate change. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Climate change is increasingly threatening India’s coastal and riverine systems, making a …

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WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report

Syllabus: Environment Source:  WMO Context: India’s eastern and western coastal regions are witnessing faster sea level rise than the global average, according to WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report, posing an increasing threat to livelihoods and infrastructure. Summary WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report: Key Trends in India: Sea …

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Addressing Coastal Erosion: Challenges and Solutions

Syllabus: Geography/Environment Source: The Hindu Context: Coastal erosion in Tamil Nadu is increasingly threatening livelihoods and infrastructure due to both natural processes and human interventions.   What is Coastal erosion? It refers to the loss of coastal land due to the action of waves, currents, and human activities.   Examples: Tamil Nadu, with India’s second-longest …

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Coastal crisis: It’s a race against time, and tide, for those living in Odisha’s coastal villages

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment – Coastal Erosion   Source: DTE Context: Data from the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, shows that 74 villages in the state of Odisha are severely affected by shoreline erosion—the highest in the country. A study paper published in the journal Spatial Information Research in June 2018 finds that almost half …

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