Kalubhar Tapu

Kalubhar Tapu

Geography
Location	Arabian Sea
Coordinates	22°26′02″N69°37′21″E / 22.43389°N 69.62250°E / 22.43389; 69.62250
Type	Continental
Administration
India
Demographics
Population	Uninhabited
Additional information
Island Code: INGJ039

Kalubhar Tapu is an island located near the coast of Jamnagar, in the state of Gujarat , India. ^{[1] [2]} The island spans approximately 29.6 square kilometers, with a coastline of around 34.8 kilometers. ^[3] The terrain is flat and low-lying, with a maximum elevation of 6 meters above sea level. ^[4] A lighthouse, identified by the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society as ARLHS IND-003, is also situated on the Island. ^{[5] [6]} Vegetation on the island is limited, with tree cover estimated to be around 46%. ^[7] The soil composition is predominantly sandy and rocky, with patches of mangrove forests along the coastline.

Climate

The island experiences a tropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. ^[8] The monsoon season, from June to September, brings significant rainfall. Kalubhar Tapu falls under Very High Damage Risk Zone-B according to India's Wind and Cyclone Vulnerability Map, indicating its susceptibility to high winds and cyclonic events. ^[9] Seasonal cyclones from the Arabian Sea occasionally impact the region, leading to erosion and changing coastal dynamics.

References

1. "Kalubhar Tapu Details".
2. "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
3. "Kālubhār Tāpu". World Islands. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
4. "Kālubhār Tāpu island, Gujarāt, India". in.geoview.info. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
5. "Kalubhar Tapu Light - ARLHS IND-003". wlol.arlhs.com. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
6. "Kalubhar Lighthouse".
7. "Kālubhār Tāpu". World Islands. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
8. "Climate of the Kalubhar Tapu".
9. "Climatic conditions on the Kalubhar Tapu".