Climatic Hazards in Coastal Bangladesh
Non-Structural and Structural Solutions

Using Bangladesh's coastal region as the perfect microcosm for studying coastal hazards and for developing mitigation tactics applicable around the world, this book presents the necessary tools and planning solutions for combating coastal climatic vulnerabilities

Bimal Paul (Author), Harun Rashid (Author)

9780128052761

Paperback, published 27 September 2016

342 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.2 cm, 0.57 kg

Approx.332 pages

1. Introduction2. Tropical Cyclones and Storm Surges3. Climate Change and Sea Level Rise in Bangladesh4. Coastal Landform Changes: Coastal Erosion, Land Accretion and Subsidence5. Salinity Intrusion and Impacts6. Land Use Change and Coastal Management7. Nonstructural Adaptation8. Structural Adaptation9. Conclusion

Subject Areas: Natural disasters [RNR], The environment [RN], Social impact of disasters [JFFC]