| Summary |
Climate change is impacting archaeological sites on North Carolina's coast. Sea-level rise and landscape inundation are often emphasized as the primary threat to cultural heritage from climate change; erosion is identified as the more significant hazard for archaeological sites because of its deterioration of the landscape. A meta-analysis of coastal vulnerability assessments provides a framework for cultural resource managers to address heritage sites under their management. An interdisciplinary assessment applies decadal projections to rank North Carolina's 5000-plus coastal archaeological sites by vulnerability to erosion and cultural significance, establishing a foundation for near-term planning. Finally, a case study examines a major archaeological site in North Carolina experiencing rapid erosion. Innovative mitigation measures deployed at the site are considered within the context of archeology and the implications for future research. |
| General note | Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Coastal Studies |
| General note | Advisor: Charles Ewen |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed March 6, 2024). |
| Dissertation note | Ph. D. East Carolina University 2022 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Genre/form | dissertations. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Thèses et écrits académiques. |
