Mud Banks of Kerala-Their Formation and Characteristics

摘要: Mud banks become clearly demarcated as areas of calm water adjoining the Kerala coast, during roughest SW monsoon conditions prevailing in Arabian Sea. The appearance of mud is associated with an increase constancy and force wind towards east. Surface currents at that time run parallel to coast record -maximum velocity. During June July, strong swells approach coast. Along continental shelf, between Mangalore Quilon, nature bottom from about 3•5 18 m depth largely muddy. Mud occur small elevations consolidated throughout year.