During the two last days (Sept. 19.-20.), lectures were given by the internationally renowned fluvial delta specialists Prof. Yoshiki Saito and Prof. James Syvitski. Prof. Saito presented a detailed overview of delta definitions to us, illustrated by numerous classification diagrams bases on different parameters such as waves, tides, sediment inputs and grain size. Widespread literature […]

On wednesday, another field trip led us to the Baltic Sea coast east of Kiel, giving us the opportunity to visit a number of interesting spots between Kieler Förde and Ostholstein. The on-site presentations by Karl Stattegger, professor for geology at Kiel University, gave insight in sea level-dynamics, sediment transport and coastal protection measures in […]

So the visit to Büsum was great, nice typical Northern German weather (windy, dark clouds and sun shine resulting in nice contrasted landscape). The director of the FTZ, Roberto Mayerle, made a very interesting presentation of the institution and scientific programs going on (modelling of the wave propagation and water level generated by storm surges). […]