Riverbank Erosion Hazards and Channel Morphodynamics

This book explores fluvial processes and their consequences on river dynamics in India. It discusses the integration of the geomorphic, hydrologic, socio-economic data for integrating various policies and decisions regarding sustainable river basin management.

Autorentext

Sourav Dey is Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Darjeeling Government College, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. He has served as a guest lecturer at Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya, and Thakur Panchanan Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal. He completed his PhD at the University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, and was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship by the University Grants Commission. He specializes in fluvial geomorphology and has published several research articles in journals and book chapters in edited volumes. He is a life member of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists, Allahabad, India.

Sujit Mandal is Professor of Geography and Dean, Faculty of Science, Diamond Harbour Women's University, West Bengal, India. He was formerly a professor at the University of Gour Banga, West Bengal. He completed his PhD at Vidyasagar University, and specializes in applied geomorphology, soil geography, environmental hazards and disasters, and geospatial technology. He is the author of more than 70 research articles published in journals, and three internationally published books. He is the principal investigator of a Minor Research Project sponsored by the University Grants Commission and a Major Research Project sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research. He has been associated with several academic and administrative bodies.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to fluvial geomorphology: A review 2. River basin morphometry: A quantitative study 3. Channel geometry and channel bed configuration 4. Hydraulic geometry of a channel 5. Modelling riverbank erosion hazards 6. Channel stability and instability 7. Riverbank erosion hazards and human vulnerability 8. Channel migration zones identification and suitable site selection: A scientific approach for suitable site selection for human habitation