Frances Griswold

I am interested in looking at the factors that impact coastal change, particularly during extreme wave events such as hurricanes and tsunamis. My previous work focused on reconstructing earthquake and tsunami events in the Pacific to determine future hazard risk. My current research focuses on two primary areas, the impacts hurricanes have on coastal lagoons and mangrove forests in Puerto Rico, particularly following the 2017 hurricane season, and large-scale sediment dynamics that impact New England salt marshes. I hope to continue to investigate what is needed for coastal ecosystems to thrive to buffer the impacts of hurricanes, particularly with the threat of rising sea level.

Understanding Sediment Availability to Reduce Tidal Marsh Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise in the Northeast