Taming the Wild Mississippi River Delta - Research Insights
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the dynamic changes affecting the Mississippi River Delta in this 48-minute press roundtable from AGU21. Gain insights from researchers at Louisiana State University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences, and the U.S. Naval Research Lab as they discuss the impact of natural and manmade factors on the region. Learn about the effects of stronger and more frequent severe storms, climate change-induced phenomena, and the record-breaking hurricane activity in Louisiana. Hear from panelists Jeffrey Obelcz, Kendall Valentine, and Samuel Bentley as they share their latest findings on the rapidly evolving Mississippi River Delta ecosystem.
Syllabus
#AGU21 Press roundtable: “Taming” the wild Mississippi River Delta (unlisted)
Taught by
AGU
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