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River Degradation: Issues and Challenges: A Study on the fluvial and geo-environmental problems in the Bishnumati River, Kathmandu, Nepal - Tapa blanda

Adhikari, Basanta Raj

 
9783848439621: River Degradation: Issues and Challenges: A Study on the fluvial and geo-environmental problems in the Bishnumati River, Kathmandu, Nepal
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ISBN 10: 384843962X ISBN 13: 9783848439621
Editorial: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Sinopsis

This book includes bank erosion, river channel scouring, destruction of riparian vegetation and waste disposal within the Bishnumati River.The river is going through degradation due to natural and human- induced disturbances. Excavation of sediment, channelization and damming, landuse changes, encroachment of river banks, clearing of riparian vegetation, discharge of effluents, piling of manure, waste dumping and disposal are the causes of the river environmental degradation. Mitigative measures such as regular monitoring of river, management of waste and landuse, and bank stabilizing works should be implemented to improve river environment.

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Reseña del editor

This book includes bank erosion, river channel scouring, destruction of riparian vegetation and waste disposal within the Bishnumati River.The river is going through degradation due to natural and human- induced disturbances. Excavation of sediment, channelization and damming, landuse changes, encroachment of river banks, clearing of riparian vegetation, discharge of effluents, piling of manure, waste dumping and disposal are the causes of the river environmental degradation. Mitigative measures such as regular monitoring of river, management of waste and landuse, and bank stabilizing works should be implemented to improve river environment.

Biografía del autor

Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. He has received his doctoral degree in geology from the University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. His interests are in engineering geology, climate change and environmental geology.

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Editorial
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Año de publicación
2012
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
384843962X
ISBN 13 
9783848439621
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
160
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