Did mangroves offer an effective barrier to the Thane cyclone surges?

The main objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a mangrove barrier against cyclone, storm and strong tidal waves. (Correspondence)

Original Source

Publication Date: 
10/11/2012
P. Satheeshkumar, R. Siva Sankar, D. Senthil Kumar & et al
Current Science
103
9
981-982
Attachment(s): 
mangroves.pdf
Tags:
Mangroves, Cyclones, Aquaculture, Pondicherry, Coastal Erosion