Mangrove Ecosystem

Q: The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coa...

Mangroves function as a safety hedge against coastal calamities like cyclones and tsunamis due to their unique adaptations. Their extensive root systems help anchor them firmly in the soil, preventing them from being uprooted by strong winds and tides. This characteristic makes them an excellent natural barrier that can help reduce the impact of such disasters on coastal communities.

The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?

The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live nor venture out

The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of after any natural disaster

The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as art excellent shelter during a cyclone or tsunami

The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots

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