Effects of transgression on sedimentation system vis-à-vis coastal erosion on the Chandipur coast, Odisha, India

Bikas Saha; Pradip Samanta; Soumik Mukhopadhyay; Patrick G. Eriksson

doi:10.51710/jias.v40iI.276

Authors

Bikas Saha Durgapur Government College, Durgapur - 713214
Dr. Pradip Samanta North Bengal University
Dr. Soumik Mukhopadhyay Jadavpur University
Dr. Patrick G. Eriksson Pretoria University, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51710/jias.v40iI.276

Abstract

There has been a decade-long debate about global warming and its far-reaching effect on sea level rise. However, little attention has so far been given to the effects of transgression in sedimentation systems. The present paper deals with the effects of transgression on sedimentation dynamics of a meso - to micro -tidal coastal environment. The sediment characteristics, flow dynamics, current flow patterns giving rise to facies of the individual environments have been analysed in detail. Shallow vertical trenches excavated in different parts of the coastal area elucidated facies characteristics and shifting of facies in response to transgression. The temporal variation in facies gave rise to a facies model that can be used as an authenticated tool for interpreting similar ancient environments. The coastal erosion resulting from on-going transgression and other short-term causes has also been evaluated with the help of facies mapping for last ~15 years and modifications in geomorphic features along and across the coastline. The coastal erosion concomitant with anthropogenic interventions cause serious stress on biological inhabitants of coastal areas. Coastal conservation and management studies will help in protecting further degradation of coastal areas and also help to maintain the biodiversity and ecosystem.

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Author Biographies

Bikas Saha, Durgapur Government College, Durgapur - 713214

Assistant Professor,

Department of Geology,

Durgapur Government College, Durgapur - 713214

Dr. Pradip Samanta, North Bengal University

Assistant Professor,

Department of Geology, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, Siliguri – 734 013

Dr. Soumik Mukhopadhyay, Jadavpur University

Associate Professor,

Departmentof Geological Sciences,Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700 032

Dr. Patrick G. Eriksson, Pretoria University, South Africa

^{Professor (Retired),}Department of Geology, Pretoria University, South Africa

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