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Multivariate and geospatial monitoring of water and soil quality impact on planted mangroves growth pattern at Indus Delta: a pilot study
The Indus Delta mangroves along the coastline of Pakistan are one of most ecologically diverse ecosystems with unlimited environmental services,...
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An Assessment of Environmental Impact on Agriculture in the Indus Delta Pakistan
The agriculture sector in Pakistan is still the country backbone. Indus Delta was historically recognized as fertile land but the present study...
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Context of Riverbank Erosion
This chapter depicts the nature of riverbank erosion research across the world with special emphasis on the Bengal Delta (Indo-Bangladesh region). On...
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India: Some Insights
In this chapter, some insights into India are provided for all readers who are not so familiar with the culture and history of the subcontinent. The...
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Tidal Mechanism and the Changing Fluvio-Geomorphological Environment of the Interfluves in Indian Indian Sundarbans: A Geospatial Technology-Based Approach
Tides are among the most predominant natural factors in sha** the deltas from their origin. Particularly, in Indian Sundarbans, the socioeconomic...
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Exploring the influence of transportation on urban spatial structure using the spatial Durbin model: evidence from 265 prefecture-level cities in China
The interactive relation between transportation and urban spatial structure remains a significant yet challenging issue in transport engineering and...
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Development of the Map Representation of the Nepal Himalaya Up to the End of Nineteenth Century
Historical cartography is an important source of data on the early periods of exploration of the Himalayan natural environment. The chapter provides...
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Treatise on Remarkable Morphogenesis of the Nepal Himalaya
Research into the dynamics of landform evolution in the Nepal HimalayaNepal Himalaya-Nepal Himalayas is intended to provide knowledge of the...
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Rivers
Major alterations have been caused to river systems by human activities. In this chapter the following are considered: dam and reservoirReservoirs...
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Pakistan
Pakistan is a high-risk country due to its exposure to precipitation variability induced by El Niño. In northern parts of Pakistan, El Niño induced...
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Fluvial and Lacustrine Systems
This chapter deals with some of the fluvial landscapes that occur in desert areas. The concentration is upon features that are particularly...
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Riverbank Erosion: Basic Concepts and Approaches
The first chapter being the initial focus of this book inherently incorporates the concepts, ideas, and approaches to the river bank erosion. The...
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Rates
Incision along a drainage network is controlled by the drainage area as well as by the channel slope and the erodibility. The deepest, steepest and...
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Review on Sustainable Groundwater Development and Management Strategies Associated with the Largest Alluvial Multi-aquifer Systems of Indo-Gangetic Basin in India
Demand for groundwater for various uses is increasing rapidly due to accelerated growth of population, industrialization, irrigation, and...
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Historical Evidences in the Identification of Palaeochannels of Damodar River in Western Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta
To understand palaeo-climatic conditions and also tectonic activities of the past, it is necessary to identify the probable ancient tracks of a...
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Time-scale effects in human-nature interactions, regionally and globally
Spatial-temporal scales effects are general among human-nature interactions. However, the laws and mechanisms of the interaction between humans and...
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Multiple assessments, source determination, and health risk apportionment of heavy metal(loid)s in the groundwater of the Shule River Basin in northwestern China
Global ecosystems and public health have been greatly impacted by the accumulation of heavy metal(loid)s in water. Source-specific risk apportionment...
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Streamflow Estimation Using Entropy-Based Flow Routing Technique in Brahmani River, Odisha
The accurate streamflow measurement is crucial for designing hydraulic structures, for sediment transport studies and for flood management. The...
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Salt Affected Soils: Global Perspectives
Salts are the primary sources of salinitySalinity in soil and water. Around one billion ha of global earth land are more or less affected by...
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Geographical features and development models of estuarine cities
Cities are the key areas for human beings to achieve sustainable development goals in the future. Estuarine cities are a special type of coastal city...