A Geoarchaeological Perspective on Mississippi Delta Communities - Challenges and Trajectories

Explore the intersection of human activity and geomorphology in this 58-minute lecture focusing on the Mississippi Delta. Delve into the findings from sediment dating and archaeological investigations that reveal the relationship between prehistoric settlement patterns and delta evolution. Gain insights into human-landscape interactions across prehistoric, contemporary, and future timelines in the Mississippi Delta and other coastal sedimentary basins. Understand the importance of Earth surface processes research in designing effective management strategies for rapidly evolving 21st-century landscapes. Examine how humans are increasingly recognized as geomorphic agents and the implications for sedimentary basin management in the face of rapid land loss over the past century.