Research sheds new light on forces that threaten sensitive coastlines

Research sheds new light on forces that threaten sensitive coastlines 04/26/2017 11:26 AM EDT Wind-driven expansion of marsh ponds on the Mississippi River Delta is a significant factor in the loss of crucial land in the Delta region, according to research published by scientists at Indiana University and North Carolina State University. The study found that 17 percent of land loss in the area resulted from pond expansion, much of it caused by waves that eroded away the edges of the pond. Full story at https://news.iu.edu/stories/2017/04/iub/releases/24-delta-land-loss.html Source Indiana University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111