How were the coastal plains in India formed?

To the east and west of the peninsular plateau, two narrow strips of plain lands are found , which are respectively called Eastern Coastal Plain and Western Coastal Plain. read more

The Gujarat coastal plains are built up by alluvium brought by Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada and Tapti rivers, all of which form large estuaries. Malabar coast contains lakes, lagoons and backwaters locally called Kayals. read more

According to their location to the east or west of the peninsular, they are called: East coastal plain, and, West coastal plain. This east coastal plain begins from the north with the plains formed by the Subarnarekha River to extend to the south till Kanyakumari. read more

Coastal plains can form in two basic ways. Some start as a continental shelf, a flat piece of land located below sea level. When the ocean level falls, the land is exposed, creating a coastal plain. Sometimes, these coastal plains can extend far inland. read more