Geosciences Department to monitor ‘James Bond Island’ or Koh Tapu, Phang Nga province.

Geosciences Department to monitor ‘James Bond Island’ or Koh Tapu, Phang Nga province.

The Department of Geosciences intends to monitor ‘James Bond Island’ or Koh Tapu, Phang Nga province. Aimed like a steep hill Like an island through The rock collapse scene had already arrived.

On March 30 in Hat Nopparat Thara National Park – Phi Phi Islands Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, Mr. Montri Lueang Ingkhasut The Deputy Director General of the Department of Mineral Resources (TAT), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (TSO ), led the media to the area after the rock collapse on Koh Talu. In October 2020 to monitor the movement of the rock.

Montree said that the geological characteristics of Koh Talu or Koh Mae Urai It is a sedimentary rock, dolomitic limestone, Permian age (251-299 million years), gray, dense, thick mass, without showing rock layers. There are many cracks and crevices. Fragile Along with such an area is in the monsoon region. Hot and humid There is a lot of rain AND the waves were crashing continuously It is a factor that rapidly accelerates the erosion of the rock. Thus, the collapse of the rock occurred. That penetrated the landslide of the rocks It is a landslide that falls down the slopes of the mountains. Also in the Marui Canal Fault group With the main break in the vertical The landslide shook a weight of 254,016 kilograms or approximately 254 tons.

Mr. Montree said that for monitoring Preliminary Department of Mineral Resources Office of Mineral Resources, Region 4, has recommended the surrounding area of ​​Koh Mae Urai. Including the area around the collapsed rock with a radius of 100 meters and the prohibited fishing boats A tourist boat in the area. As there may be stone rubble that remains on the top of the island they fall off AND the collapse of rocks may have greater mobility or fracture. Ready to monitor and monitor rock movement OR further rock breakage until rock has stable stability.

Montree said that while climate change OR global warming resulting in higher temperatures has definitely affected coasts and islands in the future. All storms are faster. The wind blowing the sea water until it creates huge waves. Or storm surge AND high rate of erosion Based on geological hypothesis As in the ice age When the earth’s temperature is high Sea water recedes. We will see evidence of the soil and rock layers. Or the remains of an ancient whale more than 3,300 years old in Ban Phaeo, Samut Sakhon province, found 12 km from the coast, is considered evidence of the geology of seawater shrinkage.

“From the case of the island to the collapse Y Prasat Hin Phan Yot, Khao Yai Island, Satun province, the accident occurred by Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Deputy Minister of State has been in charge of integrating the department And seeing the divided geomorphology in beach systems The main attraction of the park is natural disasters and tourism Fragile areas such as Koh Tapu or James Bond Island It has been found to have a high probability of being affected But preliminary studies have not been studied in detail The Department of Mineral Resources and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation plan to visit the study area from April to May. What is the closing time for tourism during the southern Thai monsoon? nature restore In general, Koh Tapu has a large cliff slope. Adjacent to sea level it is eroded by wind waves. Considered a risk point for landslides of land It can have an impact on people’s lives and on important tourist attractions in the country, ”said the Deputy Director General of the Department of Geosciences.