Subsidence and Land Loss in Coastal Louisiana - New Measurement Approaches

Explore groundbreaking research on coastal subsidence in Louisiana through this 47-minute AGU Fall Meeting 2017 press conference. Delve into the causes and consequences of land loss in the Mississippi River Delta, examining both natural and anthropogenic factors. Learn about innovative approaches to measure and predict subsidence, including results from a first-of-its-kind subsidence superstation. Gain insights from expert scientists as they discuss new subsidence maps, coastal reference monitoring systems, and sea level rise monitoring sites. Discover the implications of subsidence for coastal communities and potential solutions to mitigate its effects. Compare Louisiana's situation with other subsidence-prone areas worldwide and understand the role of factors such as sediment loads and subsurface fluid extraction in driving land loss.