Geo-Eye

Department of Geography & GIS

Article

Geo-Eye

Year: 2016, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 41-45

Original Article

HYDRO-GEOMORPHOLOGICAL HAZARDS, THEIR IMPACT ON REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

Abstract Today man is the most important geomorphological agent. Wherever man uses land, he has to accommodate its relief, materials and water resources to his purposes. The role of man such way creates a number of hazards on the earth because; he does not always understand the consequences of his manipulations. To meet with the situations and to overcome the problems geomorphologists is likely to develop contacts with a variety of environmental managers and technicians, especially engineers, farmers, foresters, planners and politicians etc. Many problems relate to the interaction between man, land and water. The concept of land management is taking place with as informed awareness of the nature of geomorphological systems, an attempt has been made to put an integrated management plan for sustainable development of the inter-stream region of Denwa- Dudhi and Narmada rivers.

Keywords: Environmental Hazards, Geo-environmental Factors, Rill, Gully, Ravine,

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