Mangrove and Tsunami: Between Myth and Reality

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Mangrove and Tsunami: Between Myth and Reality

Abstract A lot of discussion has been generated on the role and effectiveness of mangrove on the aftermath of the destructive tsunami tragedy of December 26, 2005. Most pointed to the effect of mangrove in breaking the waves of tsunami rendering less casualties along the coastal areas. The charac...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Mohd. Yaman, Maheran, Nik Abdul Rahman, Nik Ismail Azlan
Format:	Monograph
Language:	English
Published:	IIUM 2009
Subjects:	GE Environmental Sciences GV Recreation Leisure
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/13324/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/13324/1/Mangrove_and_Tsunami.pdf

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