Tengaithittu Auroville
Arikamedu
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IMPACTS OF COASTAL EROSION Loss of livelihoods for fishermen Degradation of fertile agricultural land as seen in Tengaithittu lagoon area Exposes the coastline to cyclones
To counteract the coastal erosion: Rocks are dumped along the coast Construction of groins and sea walls
This does not solve the problem but
Increases and transfers erosion down the coast. Work has to continue forever as rocks keep sinking Requires huge sums of public money Does not protect from big waves
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The disruption of the littoral drift is likely to be one of the greatest challenges for coastal protection and restoration . Unless the disrupted littoral drift is restored, future developments will result in greater damage to the coast.
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Ousteri Lake
Bahour Lake
Illegal garbage dumped and burned in craters created by soil mining March 2008
TENGAITHITTU
Intrusion of salt water and extreme salinisation of the groundwater: Repercussions of the New harbor construction
Pollution of the surface and groundwater caused by illegal disposal of untreated municipal sewage into the Tengaithittu lagoon:
Ariankuppam river
Arikamedu is the earliest known settlement dating perhaps from the 2nd century BC by people whose pottery relates to the Iron-age (megalithic) cultures of south India. The area extends along the banks of the River Ariyankuppam which was believed to be a navigable river during the 17th / 18th century and this led to Arikamedu becoming a major market town with maritime contacts between ancient India and Rome Excavations reveal that the Inhabitants used to import goods (primarily from Mediterranean basin) such as Amphora wines, Olive oil, ceramic lights, Sigillata sherds etc. Clothes and spices were exported from this port.
Alamparai
Yedayanthittu Estuary Salt pans
Cazanove
Irumbai
Maret Garden
Lake Estate
Merveil
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Reziere
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Vanur
Merveil
Vanur
Auroville today
Before ..The Greening of Auroville
AUROVILLE
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Ultimately NATURE is the best conservator. She quickly forgives and heals all she seeks is an understanding.
Acknowledgements PondyCAN Shuddham
Shilpataru