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1 National Institute of Ocean Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Chennai 600 100, IN
Source
Current Science, Vol 118, No 11 (2020), Pagination: 1768-1773
Abstract
Coastal areas of the country are subjected to shoreline erosion due to natural and anthropogenic activities. Climate change-induced effects like sea level rise, extreme waves and increased storm activity exacerbate the erosion and causes the shoreline to retreat landwards. In India, mostly conventional concepts like sea walls and groins are used which protects the shoreline but cannot restore the lost beaches. This article discusses success stories of two novel concepts implemented for restoration of beach along the east coast of India – Kadalur Periyakuppam, a fishing village with gentle slope and Puducherry with steep slope protected by seawall.
Keywords
Beach Restoration, Geo-Textile, Kadalur Village, Puducherry, Submerged Reef.
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