At the Coastal Geography & Terrain Analysis Lab, we aim to explore the interaction between nature and human activities along the coast. Located in Eastern North Carolina, within the U.S. coastal plain, our lab benefits from a unique outdoor setting where we investigate the ever-changing boundary between the ocean and the land.
We specialize in mapping, monitoring, and modeling the coastal environment better to understand erosion, accretion, and habitat composition. Our approach combines cutting-edge geospatial techniques with hands-on field observations to gather and process data. Through these efforts, we aim to uncover valuable insights into the dynamics of our coastal regions.
News
- New publication in Scientific Data!Sirianni, H., Richter, J., Sirianni, M., Pettyjohn, S. (2024) Shoreline classification maps and ground truth data for the Neuse River … Continue reading New publication in Scientific Data!
- Sarah Pettyjohn @ AGU!Congrats to Sarah for her outstanding presentation at the 2023 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA! … Continue reading Sarah Pettyjohn @ AGU!
- A Disappearing Islandhttps://news.ecu.edu/2023/08/15/disappearing-island/
- Department of Coastal Studies – Department of Geography, Planning and Environment 2023 SymposiumThe Department of Coastal Studies and the Department of Geography, Planning & Environment held their first joint symposium at the … Continue reading Department of Coastal Studies – Department of Geography, Planning and Environment 2023 Symposium
- American Association of Geographers 2023 Annual MeetingThis photo captures part of our academic family tree! Sarah Pettyjohn (L), Hannah Sirianni (M), Caiyun Zhang (R). Taken while … Continue reading American Association of Geographers 2023 Annual Meeting