Exploring Six Distinct Sediment Types

Around Dumas Beach and Surat, Gujarat, revealing unique geological characteristics including the famous black sand phenomenon and diverse coastal sedimentology.

1,663
Coastline Length (km)
87%
Stable Coastline
6
Materials Studied
12
Research Sources

Study Area: Dumas Beach & Surat Region

Beach Sands
Dumas Beach
Volleyball Court
Red Soil
Coastal Grasses
Tapi River

Material Explorer

Material Comparison Tool

Interactive Sampling Locations

Gulf of Khambhat - Surat Region

Material Types

Beach Sands
Dumas Black Sand
Volleyball Court Sand
Red Soil
Coastal Grasses
Riverine Sediment

Data Visualization

Data Availability by Material

Material Distribution

Research Sources & Bibliography

Government Report

Shoreline Change Atlas of India - Volume I (Gujarat, Daman and Diu)

Authors: Ratheesh R., Rajput P., Bhatti H, Rajawat A.S, Rajak D.R

Year: 2021 | Publisher: Space Applications Centre, ISRO

Relevance: High - Gujarat coastal sediment dynamics

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Technical Paper

Geology of Gujarat

Authors: V.N. Kulkarni

Year: 1985 | Publisher: Engineering Research Institute, Gujarat State

Relevance: High - Regional geology and formations

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Fieldwork Guide

Key Coordinates

Dumas Beach: 21°05'24"N, 72°45'36"E
Tapi River Mouth: 21°06'12"N, 72°44'24"E
Red Soil Sites: Interior areas 15-30km east of Surat city

Required Permissions

  • Surat Municipal Corporation for beach access and sampling
  • Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority for sediment collection
  • Sports Authority of India for volleyball court sand specifications

Analytical Methods

  • Grain Size: Sieve analysis (4φ to -2φ at 0.5φ intervals)
  • Mineralogy: XRD analysis, heavy mineral separation
  • Geochemistry: ICP-MS for trace elements, iron oxide quantification