Mangroves - A Natural Defense against Cyclones: An investigation from Orissa, India
Published By: SANDEE on eSS | Published Date: September, 13 , 2007Following this disaster in Orissa caused by a super cyclone there was a great deal of controversy over whether the high levels of mangrove forest destruction in the area had increased the impact of the cyclone. Many argued that the loss of human life caused by the storm was directly linked to the removal of the natural defenses provided by mangroves. [SANDEE Policy Brief No. 24-07]
Author(s): Saudamini Das | Posted on: Dec 13, 2007 | Views(2893) | Download (984)