Geomorphology

Interested in floods, beaches and dunes? The Geomorphology group approaches the investigation of the physical environment through an emphasis on field-oriented studies of earth surface processes. Teaching and research focus on the linkages between humans and geomorphic processes, and the integrated role they play in modifying the earth’s surface. Recent research includes projects that examine: soil erosion and sediment transport on Coastal Plain croplands, floodplain sedimentation and flood hydrology during Hurricane Floyd, coastal dune and beach erosion, and trace element contamination of fluvial and aeolian sediments. Facilities include a Sediment Analysis Lab and a Geomorphic Modeling Laboratory equipped with a stream table and flume.

Affiliated faculty: Tom Allen, Paul Gares, Scott Lecce, and Thad Wasklewicz