Geosciences Research
Geomorphology of Mandvi to Mundra Coast, Kachchh, Western India
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- Heman V. Majethiya*
Geology Department, M.G. Science Institute, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380009. India - Nishith Y. Bhatt
Geology Department, M.G. Science Institute, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380009. India - Paras M. Solanki
Geology Department, M.G. Science Institute, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380009. India
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