Ewen, Charles R., 1956-Harrup, Matthew J2022-09-092024-07-012022-072022-07-19July 2022http://hdl.handle.net/10342/11088Climate 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.application/pdfenArchaeologyVulnerability assessmentCultural property--Risk assessment--North CarolinaClimatic changes--Risk assessment--North CarolinaCoastal archaeology--North CarolinaErosionDoctoral Dissertation2022-08-30