Coastal and Desert Landforms of India

India’s unique physiography exhibits striking contrasts, from extensive coastlines shaped by marine processes to vast inland deserts moulded by aeolian action. The country’s vast coastline and the arid Thar Desert together reflect the interplay of tectonic activity, climatic forces, and sedimentary dynamics. Coastal and desert landforms of India are continuously evolving under the influence of waves, currents, winds, and human interventions, making them vital subjects of geomorphic study.

Coastal Landforms of India

Geographical Context

  • India’s vast coastline of approx. 11,098 kilometres encompasses both western and eastern coasts.
  • The Western Coastal Plains are narrow, steep, and of submergent origin, while the ....
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Geography Of India