Open AccessChapter 2 Introduction to the geography and geomorphology of the Andaman–Nicobar Islands
Author(s) -
P. C. Bandopadhyay,
Andrew Carter
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
geological society london memoirs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.79
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 2041-4722
pISSN - 0435-4052
DOI - 10.1144/m47.2
Subject(s) - ridge , geology , geography , geomorphology , tectonics , physical geography , paleontology
The geography and the geomorphology of the Andaman–Nicobar accretionary ridge (islands) is extremely varied, recording a complex interaction between tectonics, climate, eustacy and surface uplift and weathering processes. This chapter outlines the principal geographical features of this diverse group of islands
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