Over-tourism is a growing concern for several reasons: Environmental Degradation: The influx of large numbers of tourists in popular destinations can put significant strain on the local environment. Increased waste generation, pollution, and damage to natural habitats and ecosystems are common conseRead more
Over-tourism is a growing concern for several reasons:
- Environmental Degradation:
- The influx of large numbers of tourists in popular destinations can put significant strain on the local environment.
- Increased waste generation, pollution, and damage to natural habitats and ecosystems are common consequences of over-tourism.
- This can lead to the depletion of natural resources and the degradation of fragile ecological systems.
- Cultural Erosion:
- The rapid and excessive influx of tourists can disrupt the traditional way of life and cultural practices of local communities.
- Commercialization of cultural activities and traditions, as well as the commodification of local heritage, can lead to the loss of cultural authenticity.
- This can undermine the cultural identity and the sense of belonging within the local population.
- Overcrowding and Infrastructure Strain:
- Over-tourism can result in severe overcrowding in popular tourist destinations, leading to congestion, long queues, and reduced quality of experience for visitors.
- The increased pressure on local infrastructure, such as transportation, accommodation, and public services, can exceed their capacity, causing strain and disruption.
- This can also lead to the gentrification of neighborhoods, pricing out local residents and changing the character of the place.
- Socio-economic Impacts:
- The influx of tourists can drive up the cost of living and housing prices in popular destinations, making it increasingly difficult for local residents to afford basic necessities.
- The economic benefits of tourism may not be equitably distributed, with the majority of profits going to large corporations or foreign investors rather than the local community.
- This can exacerbate social tensions and lead to resentment towards tourists among the local population.
- Sustainability Concerns:
- Over-tourism often lacks a long-term sustainable approach, prioritizing short-term economic gains over the preservation of the destination’s natural and cultural resources.
- This can lead to the deterioration of the very attributes that attracted tourists in the first place, compromising the future viability of the tourism industry.
El nino and Lanina refers to the abnormal conditions prevailing in the Pacific ocean which are periodic in nature that is ,they repeat over a period of 2 to 7 years.The enso events are the coupled atmospheric/oceanic phenomena where there is oscillation of sea surface temperature between the westernRead more
El nino and Lanina refers to the abnormal conditions prevailing in the Pacific ocean which are periodic in nature that is ,they repeat over a period of 2 to 7 years.The enso events are the coupled atmospheric/oceanic phenomena where there is oscillation of sea surface temperature between the western and eastern Pacific ocean
Effect of elnino on Indian monsoon
Elnino in general has negative effect over the south-west monsoon in India that is,in general the amount of precipitation during monsoon is less.Though,every event will have a different actual effect over the monsoon.The exact effect of the elnino will also depend on the conditions prevailing in the Indian Ocean dipole.
Effect of Lanina on Indian monsoon
The Lanina conditions are generally believed to bring positive effect over the south-west monsoon.During this time the Indian Ocean branch of walker cell is strengthened and the high pressure conditions near Madagascar and eastern coast of Africa are strengthened which strengthens the south- west monsoon.Though the exact effect of Lanina also depends on Indian Ocean dipole.
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