Geomorphological Dynamics and Environmental Challenges in the Lower Damodar Basin, West Bengal, India

Subham Sutradhar1

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Publication Date: 2024/11/28

Abstract: Geographical research has four main traditions: spatial, regional, man-land, and earth science. By discussing these traditions, the field of geography can achieve both internal coherence and external comprehensibility. Geographers often blend these traditions in their research, sometimes incorporating all simultaneously. Regardless of their traditions, geographical research typically serves a fundamental or applied purpose. In this context, the current study falls into the applied category, as it employs fundamental geographical principles to examine the geometry and morphometry of channel form and pattern, focusing on identifying causes of flooding problems in the lower course of the Damodar River in Howrah District. This research aims to address real-world issues and provide practical insights, making it action-oriented and relevant for addressing contemporary environmental challenges. The current volume focuses on morphometric analysis within the Damodar Lower Course Basin area, utilizing Remote Sensing and GIS techniques and Datasets to delineate the causes of sedimentation and flooding. This research is motivated by the intricate interplay between human activities and natural landscapes, particularly the relationship between people, rivers, and their surrounding environments.

Keywords: Lower Course Basin, Sedimentation, River Morphometry, Flood Risk Assessment.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24NOV1359

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