Field Trips

To collect empirical data and validate existing theoretical knowledge, field campaigns were conducted across three TRACE case-study areas: Romania, Greece, and France. In Romania, investigations focused on delta progradation in relation to sea-level fluctuations and shoreline dynamics, as well as on the occurrence of low-altitude permafrost as a sensitive indicator of contemporary climate change. In Greece and France, research examined the impacts of neotectonic activity and climate variability on relative sea-level changes.

To investigate past and present environmental dynamics, the TRACE team employed a wide range of field and laboratory techniques. Activities included geomorphological mapping, topographic and geophysical surveys using drones and other specialized instruments, geospatial data acquisition, and the collection of sediment and rock cores. The samples were subsequently analysed in the laboratory to reconstruct past geomorphological and environmental changes.

The investigations generated a rich and multidisciplinary dataset, combining field observations, laboratory results, geospatial information, and scientific literature. This comprehensive evidence base served as the foundation for creating different educational resources, contributing to a better understanding of landscape evolution, sea-level change, and climate-related processes across the TRACE study areas.

The map highlights all study sites investigated within the project. These field campaigns not only supported the project’s scientific objectives but also provided valuable learning opportunities for students, who participated through collaborative educational initiatives such as CIVIS Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) and individual research activities.

To ensure broad dissemination of project activities and findings, all field campaigns were documented as they took place and regularly featured in the News section, providing updates on field observations, research progress, and student involvement.