Odisha Flashcards
Where is Odisha?
It’s a state in India, located on the east coast bordering the bay of the Bengal
How big is the mangrove forest it?
1435Km^2
What sort of coastline is it in summer?
Low energy
What sort of coastline is it in winter?
High energy
What percentage is heavy metal deposits?
35%
How dynamic is the coastline?
Very, 85.6% being dynamic
What does a dynamic coastline mean?
This means there is different levels of erosion occurring at different places meaning different levels are sediment are traveling
What are some the risks of living on the Odishan coastline?
- Rates of erosion are increasing
- The coast is vulnerable to tsunamis and storms
- Risked by sea level rise
- 36.8% is being eroded
- 50% is mangrove interference which is difficult to predict
What are the rewards for living on the Odishan coastline?
- Flat land
- Large flora and fauna diversity
- Offshore gas, oil and seabed mining
- Livelihoods in the form of coastal fishing
- Chilika bird sanctuary which has over 150 different species
- 35% of the coastline is mineral rich
- Renewable energy source
How long is the Odishan coastline?
480Km
What depositional landform are found in Odisha?
Deltas
How has human impacts affected the coastline?
It has stopped the movement of sediment around the system as scheme such as grounds trap sediment
What cyclone struck Odisha in October of 2013?
Cyclone Phailin
What was deemed the best scheme for long term sustainability ?
To create an integrated coastal zone management scheme with all stakeholders
What were the ICZM’s aims?
- Sustainable levels of economic and social activity
- Resolve conflicts
- Protect the coastal environment
