Current Research: River Geomorphology

We have partnered with researchers from Penn State and Boston College to develop a teaching module about river gemorphology and the process of river avulsion—when rivers abruptly jump channels. We will work with middle school science teachers in Boston- and Pittsburgh-area schools to develop the module using Google Earth and Google Maps tools. Students will be able to "fly" to modern and ancient river sites around the globe, investigating river forms and patterns, river avulsion, and avulstion impacts on society.