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1. Introduction

Authors : Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath

Published in: Beach Processes and Nearshore Hydrodynamics of Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, India

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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The atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere interlock each other and play the baffling role on human and living organisms.

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Metadata
Title
Introduction
Authors
Usha Natesan
R. Vishnunath
Copyright Year
2021
Publisher
Springer Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5796-2_1