Case Study : Odisha Coastline Flashcards
Where is the Odisha coast?
North East India
The bay of Bengal
how long is the odisha coastline?
480km
where does most of the population of the state live?
on the level coastal strip - the Odisha Coastal plains
what are some characteristics of the Odisha coast?
a deposition coast
includes several major deltas
a significant sedimentary store
What is Chilika Lake?
a salty lagoon that is home to 150 species of birds
it is a huge tourist attraction
what is a large employment sector?
coastal fishing and aquaculture
what valuable minerals are found along the coast?
clay and lime stone
what energy sources give opportunity for development ?
offshore oil and natural gas
the area has a huge potential for offshore wind, tidal and wave power
what is the large mangrove called?
Bhitarkanita
what are some risks for human occupation and developmetn
flooding, erosion, rising sea levels, destructive waves, storm surges and tropical cyclones
facts about the Odisha Cyclone
1999
killed over 1000 people
strongest ever recorded in the northern Indian Ocean
facts about Cyclone Phailin
2013
resulted in the loss of 500k hectares of agricultural land
Chilika Lake suffered from a storm surge that destroyed thousands and mangrove trees
why is the indian government increasingly concerned about the vulnerability of coastal communities>
high risk of storm surges and tsunami
longer term threats such as climate change and rising sea levels
how much of the coastline was found to be stable by the 2011 Shoreline Change Assessment?
14.4%
what was developed in response to the 2011 Shoreline Change Assessment?
an ICZM project to coordinate the activities of various stakeholders and to promote the sustainable use of the coasts natural resources
