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dc.contributor.authorJayakumar, S.
dc.contributor.authorMascarenhas, A.
dc.date.accessioned2016-06-14T07:02:20Z
dc.date.available2016-06-14T07:02:20Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.identifier.citationTsunamis and Earthquakes in Coastal Environments: Significance and restoration. ed. by: Santiago-Fandino, V.; Tanaka, H.; Spiske, M.(Coastal Research Library Series; no.14). Springer; Berlin; Germany; 2016; 97-112
dc.identifier.urihttp://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/4980
dc.description.abstractThe geomorphology and the disposition of natural features and type of coast are major factors that control wave heights and govern consequent inundation distances. The connection between tsunami run-up heights and inundation of the hinterland is attempted. Field observations carried out in the aftermath of the December 2004 tsunami reveals that there is no direct relationship between the tsunami run-up height of the incoming wave and the flooding it causes. Coastal sand dunes and forested ecosystems dissipated wave energy during the tsunami event. In comparison, flat and built-up coasts devoid of natural protection suffered maximum damage. Post tsunami restoration initiatives have ignored environmental guidelines
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.rightsAn edited version of this paper was published by Springer. This paper is for R & D purpose and Copyright [2016] Springer. All efforts have been made to respect the copyright to the best of our knowledge. Inadvertent omissions, if brought to our notice, stand for correction and withdrawal of document from this repository.
dc.subjectGEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
dc.subjectOCEANOGRAPHIC SUPPORT SERVICES
dc.subjectLAW, POLICY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
dc.subjectLAW, POLICY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
dc.titleResponse of sheltered and built-up coasts in the wake of natural hazards: The aftermath of the December 2004 Tsunami, Tamil Nadu, India
dc.typeBook chapter


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