Coastal Management and Case Studies: Odisha & Holderness

Flashcards covering key terms related to coastal management and specific features of the Odisha and Holderness coasts, based on lecture notes from March 2024.

Which location was studied as an overseas case study for a Holistic Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project?

Odisha, India

How is 'resilience' defined in coastal management?

The 'bounce-back ability', or the ability to cope with change, including how quickly and easily an area can recover.

What is 'mitigation' in the context of coastal change?

Things put in place to cope with change and reduce the chance of it happening or its severity.

What is 'adaptation' in the context of coastal change?

Changing to respond to how to live with change once it is occurring.

What are the main geological and coastal features of the Odisha coast?

Mainlŷ composed of sandy beaches, mangroves, lagoons, and estuaries (depositional landforms).

What significant depositional landform on the Odisha coast is known as Asia's largest coastal lagoon?

Chilika Lake

Which specific mangrove forest in Odisha provides natural coastal protection?

Bhitarkanika mangroves

What is the Holderness coast mainly composed of?

Soft boulder clay, which is highly susceptible to erosion.

What landforms characterize the Holderness coast?

Steep cliffs, wave-cut platforms, and spits, such as Spurn Head.

What is the typical rate of land loss on the Holderness coast despite coastal management?

Around 1-2 meters per year due to rapid rates of erosion.