Anthropogeomorphology of Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System in India

Balai Chandra Das, Sandipan Ghosh, Aznarul Islam , Suvendu Roy

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English

CRC Press
28 October 2020

Landscape art & architecture; Water industries; Geological surface processes (geomorphology); Regional & area planning; Environmental science, engineering & technology

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.

Edited by: Balai Chandra Das, Sandipan Ghosh, Aznarul Islam, Suvendu Roy
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 1.165kg
ISBN: 9780367861025
ISBN 10: 036786102X
Pages: 564
Publication Date: 28 October 2020
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Balai Chandra Das, Sandipan Ghosh, Aznarul Islam, Suvendu Roy