Research Article | Published: 01 December 2007

Rapid assessment of vegetation cover damage due to tsunami in the Nancowry group of islands (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) using satellite remote sensing

M. C. Porwal, Pawan Kumar Joshi and K. K. Das

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 387-396 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-3RNM5P | Cite this article

Abstract

Tsunami on December 26, 2004 caused a great devastation in low-lying areas adjoining the coastline of eleven countries in the Indian Ocean. The closest Indian landmasses to the epicenter are Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Extensive damage and irreparable losses have occurred to the forest of Nancowry group of Islands. The present study assesses the tsunami triggered changes in these Islands with respect to forested landscape and other land use using IRS LISS III datasets. Our study shows that around 15.64% of Nancowary group of Islands has undergone major damage. Maximum losses have been accounted in Trinket Island followed by Katchall, Camorta and Tarasa group. The paper advocates the utility of Remote Sensing and GIS for rapid appraisal of damage assessment due to such catastrophe.

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Porwal, M.C., Joshi, P.K. and Das, K.K., 2007. Rapid assessment of vegetation cover damage due to tsunami in the Nancowry group of islands (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) using satellite remote sensing. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(4), pp.387-396. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-3RNM5P

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2007

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