Lakes, Rivers, and Groundwater
SAFL brings together researchers from a broad range of disciplines that contribute to understanding the surface environment and in particular, the movement of water through landscapes. From the formation of river networks, to how flow, sediment and nutrients move through waterways and lakes, to mapping groundwater and contaminant movement, SAFL brings a diverse array of expertise and knowledge to better understand how watersheds form and evolve.
SAFL Affiliated Faculty
Jacques Finlay
Michele Guala
John Gulliver
Miki Hondzo
Peter Kang
Omid Mohseni
Crystal Ng
Chris Paola
Gary Parker
Fotis Sotiropoulos
Heinz Stefan
Andy Wickert
Judy Yang
SAFL Researchers
William Herb
Matt Hernick
Ben Janke
Jessica Kozarek
Matt Lueker
Jeff Marr
Poornima Natarajan
Read more about SAFL lakes, rivers, and groundwater related projects/research:
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A numerical simulation of wind turbulence over breaking waves
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Researchers studied the effect of waves breaking on the airflow above the waves. Research like this regarding wind and wave interactions can be used to improve ocean-atmosphere interaction models.
Mapping the evolution of barrier islands: Nature’s original coastline defense
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Barrier islands act as natural barriers between the ocean and the mainland by blocking waves and resisting storm winds, giving protection to inland areas which are ecologically rich as well as economic hubs. As sea levels continue to rise with climate change, there is much concern about how rising seas will impact the ongoing evolution of barrier islands and the level of protection they afford inland coastlines.