The establishment and alteration of any coastal feature is largely dependent upon complex
hydrological and geomorphologic processes. Therefore, understanding hazard factors and …

Coastal erosion is a normal process of nature. However, the rate of coastal erosion, and the
frequency and intensity of coastal flooding events, are now on the rise around the world due …

Ecotourism is now the fastest-growing sector in the Himalayan region as well as in the
Garhwal region (Uttarakhand, India) as it has negligible adverse impacts on the environment …

As a consequence of climate change, coastal communities worldwide are subject to
increased risk from sea-level rise and more intense storms. Therefore, it is important for …

Watersheds in the subtropical Himalayan basins are highly prone to land degradation due to
deforestation, landslides, intensive agriculture, population pressure and overgrazing, in …

Cyclones are one of the devastating natural hazards in the earth that have extensive
consequences on both life and livelihood. Assessment of cyclone risk is important not only …

Climate change is having a profound impact on most coastal regions around the world. Sea
Level Rise (SLR) has exposed the coastal regions to various threats, such as inundation …

Coastal zones are the transition between the land and sea. With the advancements in the
technology in past few decades lead to the increase in the need for the transportation in turn …

Awareness of coastal landscapes vulnerability to both natural and man-made hazards
induce to monitor their evolution, adaptation, resilience and to develop appropriate defence …

The concept of vulnerability overarches as a multidisciplinary subject. The umbrella term is
widely used in several disciplines namely sociology, public health, geography, and disaster …