QUATERNARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IN INDIA

Book Details:

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Balai Chandra Das, Sandipan Ghosh, Aznarul Islam (Eds)

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9783031261671

• Pages: 236

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 19-04-2023

About the Book

This comprehensive volume presents a collection of empirical and field-based studies on the Quaternary geomorphology of the Lower Ganga Basin, offering fresh insights into the region's dynamic landform processes. The contributors explore a wide spectrum of geomorphological topics including laterite formation, palaeoenvironmental changes, palaeo-coastal landscapes, neo-tectonic activities, tidal-fluvial dynamics, and channel morphodynamics.

Drawing on a blend of traditional sources like historical records and religious texts, and advanced methodologies such as remote sensing and GIS, this book provides a multidimensional analysis of the region’s geomorphic evolution. It is an invaluable reference for postgraduate students, researchers, and scientists engaged in geomorphology, geology, environmental studies, and river basin research.

Key topics covered include:

• Palaeochannels of the Damodar River

• Coastal landforms of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta

• Channel confluence morphology using satellite data

• Neo-tectonic evolution in the Damodar Fan Delta

• Impact of erosion and accretion in the Sundarbans

• Land use and landform analysis through satellite imagery

About the Editors

Dr. Balai Chandra Das holds a Ph.D. in Geography and has published extensively on rivers and lake geomorphology. He is a recognized editorial board member and has edited acclaimed geomorphology volumes under Springer.

Dr. Sandipan Ghosh is an Applied Geographer and a member of multiple international geography and hydrology associations. His expertise includes fluvial geomorphology, Quaternary geology, and flood assessment.

Dr. Aznarul Islam is a faculty member at Aliah University, Kolkata, and an expert in fluvial geomorphology, river bank erosion, and disaster management. He currently leads a major ICSSR-funded project focused on flood vulnerability in West Bengal.