Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology of Coastal Plains of Kerala

Contents: Preface. Abstract. 1. Introduction: i. Location and accessibility. ii. Climate. iii. Flora and fauna. 2. Geomorphology: i. Physiography. ii. Drainage. iii. Geomorphic units. 3. Geology: i. Laterite. ii. Guruvayur Formation. iii. Periyar Formation. iv. Viyyam Formation. v. Kadappuram Formation. 4. Sedimentology. 5. Evolution of morphostratigraphic units. 6. Shore-line changes in quaternary. 7. Neotectonism. 8. Economic minerals. 9. Ground water. 10. Conclusions. References. Appendices.