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Machine learning insights of anthropogenic and natural influences on riverbed deformation in a large lowland river

AMANAMBU, MOSSA – Machine learning insights of anthropogenic and natural influences on riverbed deformation in a large lowland river Amobichukwu C. Amanambu, Joann Mossa Article first published online: 28 November 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2023.108986 ABSTRACT: As escalating environmental pressures threaten the world’s river systems, understanding the driving factors influencing their geomorphological changes is of critical global […]

Shoal Destruction at Mancil Rock, Conecuh River, Alabama

MOSSA – Shoal Destruction at Mancil Rock, Conecuh River, Alabama Joann Mossa Article first published online: 19 May 2023 DOI: https://muse.jhu.edu/article/896302 Lumber was an important component of the economy of the rural southeastern US in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and rivers provided less expensive routes than rail for floating either timber rafts or […]

Fall Course: GEO3341 EXTREME FLOODS GEO6348 FLOODS SEMINAR (Gen-Ed PN)

GEO3341 EXTREME FLOODS GEO6348 FLOODS SEMINAR (Gen-Ed PN) Course description: Examines the world’s most extreme floods from the Pleistocene through present due to various causes. Discusses physical and human aspects of flood warning, preparedness, response and recovery throughout the world. Topics include past and present physical and human-influenced drivers of floods, problems beyond direct inundation, […]

Socio-hydrology and vulnerability of levee systems along the lower Illinois River

ALRUZUQ, MOSSA, ASH – Socio-hydrology and vulnerability of levee systems along the lower Illinois River Ali Rashed Alruzuq, Jonathan W. F. Remo, Joann Mossa, Kevin Ash Article first published online: 23 January 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19475683.2023.2166113 ABSTRACT: The maintenance of flood mitigation levees in the U.S. and elsewhere, has often found to be insufficient. Recent U.S. […]

Floodplain characteristics affect woody vegetation regeneration on point bars of a coastal plain river recovering from anthropogenic disturbances

CHEN, MOSSA – Floodplain characteristics affect woody vegetation regeneration on point bars of a coastal plain river recovering from anthropogenic disturbances Yin-Hsuen Chen, Joann Mossa, Kunwar K. Singh Article first published online: 4 November 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/eco.2504 ABSTRACT: Floodplain characteristics contribute to the natural regeneration of vegetation and help facilitate their ecosystem recovery, but vary […]

Geomorphic response to historic and ongoing human impacts in a large lowland river

MOSSA, CHEN – Geomorphic response to historic and ongoing human impacts in a large lowland river Dr. Joann Mossa, Dr. Yin-Hsuen Chen Article first published online: 1 Feb 2022 DOI: 10.1002/esp.5334 ABSTRACT: Lowland coastal plain rivers are important for navigation and ecosystems, having unique concerns regarding water and sediment management. The Apalachicola River in Florida, the lower […]

Focus Area 7: Geospatial Analysis & Techniques

Modeling, Measurement, Visualization and Computation: techniques for the collection, analysis, interpretation and display of geospatial data, using tools such as GeoAI, GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS, and Spatial Statistics. Sub Areas GEOAI: Geographic Artificial Intelligence Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Remote Sensing Spatio-temporal analysis Geospatial Modeling Courses GIS2002: The Digital Earth GIS2114: Geographic Artificial Intelligence & Big […]

Focus Area 6: Sustainability & Global Environmental Change

Major contemporary issues in global environmental change and sustainability are increasingly relevant for environmental management and development practice in both the developed and developing worlds. Global socio-ecological problems call for multidisciplinary solutions that transcend the usual boundaries of science and decision-making. Sub-areas Land Use and Land Cover Change Adaptation and Mitigation Climate Change Anthropocene Environmental Hazards […]

Focus Area 5: Catastrophes, Conservation, and Conflict

Disastrous natural hazards, both fast and slow, and violent conflicts affect many people worldwide, often impacting already fragile environments and conservation areas. These crises have significant political, economic, and social implications that can reverse development gains, further entrench poverty and inequality, thereby increasing the risk for future crises. Sub-areas Humanitarian Crises Social Vulnerability Natural Resources Outbreaks Environmental Security Community Conservation Protected Areas Wildlife […]

Focus Area 3: Places, Networks, & Flows

Geographers conceive of networks and flows between places as a foundational spatial concept. Geographic information systems (GIS) are the main analytical tools employed in determining relations between individuals, settlements, modes of transport, and infrastructures like power grids, and communication networks. The concepts can also be applied to disease contagion, healthcare service delivery, crime activities, river […]