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Subsidence of southern part of erstwhile Dhanushkodi township, Tamil Nadu -- evidences from bathymetry, side scan and underwater videography.
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Current Science (00113891) . 3/10/2007, Vol. 92 Issue 5, p671-675. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 3 Maps. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The southern part of erstwhile Dhanushkodi township, Tamil Nadu, experienced subsidence and submergence during AD 1948-49. Shallow bathymetric and side-scan surveys together with sampling and underwater videography confirm the extent and quantum of subsidence. The studies reveal that a vertical tectonic movement (fault) parallel to the coastline with a displacement of ∼5 m led to the subsidence of the southern part of the township. This fault movement has occurred 57 years ago and hence could be the latest neo-tectonic movement ever recorded along the east coast of India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00113891
- Volume :
- 92
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Current Science (00113891)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24895780