Harry F. Williams

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

• Hollingshad, L.. (2004). Geographic Analysis of the impact of Texas House Bill 1 on the Texas Children's Health Insurance Program (TX Chip)..
• Williams, M.. (2003). Evaluating Accuracy of Municipal Infrastructure Geocoding Using GPS: A Case Study from Highland Village, Texas.
• Havens, D.. (2002). Using GIS to determine optimal recycling collection site locations in Denton, Texas..
• Coleman, W.. (2001). A Case Study Of "Real-World" Project Work In Undergraduate GIS Instruction: The Educational Value Of Working With Realistically Problematical Data.
• Sanchez, D.. (2001). Environmental Justice in Dallas County, Texas: A Spatial Analysis of Hazardous Waste Site Locations.

Book Chapter

• Williams, H.F. (2007). MapInfo Professional, in Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science, Ed. Karen K. Kemp.
• Luternauer, J.L., Atkins, R.J., Moody, A.I., and Gibson, J.W.. (1997). Salt marshes . in Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Estuaries, chapter 11, p. 307‑332. Developments in Sedimentology 53, edited by G.M.E. Perillo.

Instructor's Manual

• Ponette, A.G., Nagaoka, L.A., Williams, H.F., McGregor, K.M., Maxey, G. (2018). Earth Science Laboratory Manual. Stipes Publishing, L.L.C..

Journal Article

• Williams, H.F. (2022). Williams, H.F.L., C.E. Beaubouef, K-b Liu, N. Culligan, L. Riedlinger 2022. Testing XRF identification of marine washover sediment beds in a Coastal Lake in Southeastern Texas, USA. Marine Geology, 443 January 2022.
• Williams, H.F., Liu, K. (2021). Williams, H.F.L. and Liu, K-b. 2021. Testing XRF Discrimination of Marine and Terrestrial Flood Deposits in Southeastern Texas Coastal Marshes. Journal of Coastal Research, 37 (6): 1081-1087.. Journal of Coastal Research.
• Williams, H.F., Rains, B. (2021). Williams, H.F.L. and Rains, B. 2021. Effect of Barrier Height on Magnitude and Character of Hurricane Harvey Washover Fans, Matagorda Peninsula, Texas, U.S.A. Journal of Coastal Research, 38 (1): 133-139.. Journal of Coastal Research.
• Williams, H.F. (2019). Williams, H. and Liu, K-b. 2019. Contrasting Hurricane Ike washover sedimentation and Hurricane Harvey flood sedimentation in a Southeastern Texas coastal marsh. Marine Geology, 417. 1016/j.margeo.2019.106011.
• Williams, H.F. (2019). Yao, Q., Liu, K-b., Williams, H.F., Joshi, S., Bianchette, T.A., Ryu, J., Dietz, M. 2019. Hurricane Harvey Storm Sedimentation in the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, Texas: Fluvial versus Storm Surge Deposition. Estuaries and Coasts, 43 (5): 971-983..
• Williams, H.F., Elliott, P. (2019). Patrick Elliott & Harry Williams. 2019. Evaluating sea-level rise hazards on coastal archaeological sites, Trinity Bay, Texas, The Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology, DOI: 10.1080/15564894.2019.1701149.
• Williams, H., Long, H., Elliott, P., Nguyen, H., Manh, H. Williams, H., Long V.H., Elliott, P., Nguyen, H.H. and Manh, H. 2019. A Tentative Record of Mid-Holocene Sea-Level Highstand and Barrier Overwash from the Cam River Mouth, Vietnam. Journal of Coastal Research, 35 (4): 852-860.. Journal of Coastal Research. Denton,
• Williams, H.F. (2017). Williams, H.F.L. 2017. Assessing the effectiveness of coastal foredune barriers in reducing hurricane washover sedimentation. Journal of Coastal Research: volume 34, Issue 3: pp. 503 – 509.. Journal of Coastal Research.
• Yang, D.Y., Han, M., Kim, J.C., Cho, Y.K., Kim, J., Yi, S., Katsuki, K., Williams, H.F. (2017). Yang, D.Y., Han, M., Kima, J.C., Cho, Y., Kim, J., Yi, S., Katsuki, K. and Williams, H.F.L. 2017. Shell and gravel layers caused by storm-induced rip currents during the Medieval Warm Period and Little Ice Age in South Korea. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology 487, 204-215.. 487 204-215.
• Hodge, J., Williams, H.F. (2016). Hodge, J. and Williams, H.F.L. 2016. Deriving spatial and temporal patterns of coastal marsh aggradation from hurricane storm surge marker beds, Geomorphology.
• Williams, H., Choowong, M., Phantuwongraj, S., Surakietchai, P., Thongkhao, T., Kongsen, S., Simon, E. (2016). Williams, H., Choowong, M., Phantuwongraj, S., Surakietchai, P., Thongkhao, T., Kongsen, S., & Simon, E. 2016. Geologic records of Holocene typhoon strikes on the Gulf of Thailand coast. Marine Geology.. Marine Geology.
• Williams, H.F.L.. (2014). Williams, H.F.L. 2015. Contrasting styles of Hurricane Irene washover sedimentation on three east coast barrier islands: Cape Lookout, North Carolina; Assateague Island, Virginia; and Fire Island, New York. Geomorphology,. Geomorphology.
• Williams, H.F.L. and Denlinger, E.. (2013). Contribution of Hurricane Ike storm surge sedimentation to long-term aggradation of Southeastern Texas coastal marshes..
• Williams, H.F.L.. (2013). Williams, H.F.L. 2013. 600-year sedimentary archive of hurricane strikes in a prograding beach ridge plain, southwestern Louisiana. Marine Geology.
• Williams, H.F.L.. (2012). Magnitude of Hurricane Ike storm surge sedimentation: implications for coastal marsh aggradation..
• Williams, H.F.L.. (2011). Shell-bed Tempestites in the Chenier Plain of Louisiana:Late-Holocene example and modern analogue.
• Williams, H.F.L.. (2011). Stratigraphic record of hurricanes Audrey, Rita and Ike in the Chenier Plain of Southwest Louisiana..
• Williams, H.F.L.. (2010). Storm Surge Deposition By Hurricane Ike On The Mcfaddin National Wildlife Refuge, Texas: Implications For Paleotempestology Studies.
• Williams, H.F.L. and Flanagan, W.. (2009). Contribution of Hurricane Rita storm surge deposition to long-term sedimentation in Louisiana coastal woodlands and marshes..
• Williams, H.F.L.. (2008). GIS-based analysis of foundation repairs and soil conditions in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Texas.
• Williams, H.F. (2008). Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Microfossil Content of Hurricane Rita Storm Surge Deposits in Southwest Louisiana. Wiliams, H.F.L..
• Williams, H.F.L., Havens, D.L., Banks K.E. and Wachal D.J.. (2007). Field-based monitoring of sediment runoff from natural gas well sites in Denton County, Texas, USA.
• Mangham, W. and Williams, H.F.L.. (2007). GPS-Based Analysis Of Shoreline Change, 1995-2005, Mad Island Marsh Preserve, Matagorda County, Texas.
• Vicars-Groening, J. and Williams, H.F.L.. (2006). Impact of urbanization on storm response of White Rock Creek, Dallas, TX.
• Hutchinson, I. and Nelson, A.. (2005). Multiple sources for late Holocene Tsunamis at Discovery Bay, Washington.
• Hollingshad, L. And Williams, H.F.L. (2004). Geographic Analysis of the impact of Texas House Bill 1 on the Texas Children's Health Insurance Program (TX Chip)..
• Williams, M. and Williams, H.F.L.. (2003). Evaluating Accuracy of Municipal Infrastructure Geocoding Using GPS: A Case Study from Highland Village, Texas..
• Williams, H.F. (2003). Modeling Shallow Autocompaction in Coastal Marshes using Cesium-137 Fallout: Preliminary Results from the Trinity River Estuary, Texas.
• Williams, H.F. (2003). Urbanization Pressure Increases Potential for Soils-Related Hazards, Denton County, Texas.
• Havens, D. and Williams, H.F.L.. (2002). Using GIS to determine optimal recycling collection site locations in Denton, Texas..
• Williams, H.F.L. and Coleman, W.. (2001). A Case Study Of "Real-World" Project Work In Undergraduate GIS Instruction: The Educational Value Of Working With Realistically Problematical Data..
• Sanchez, D. and Williams, H.F.L.. (2001). Environmental Justice in Dallas County, Texas: A Spatial Analysis of Hazardous Waste Site Locations..
• Hutchinson, I.. (2000). Stratigraphic and Microfossil Evidence for Late Holocene Tsunamis at Swantown Marsh, Whidbey Island, Washington.
• Williams, H.F. (1999). Foraminiferal distributions in tidal marshes bordering the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Implications for paleoseismicity studies.
• Williams, H.F. (1999). Sand spit erosion following interruption of longshore sediment transport: Shamrock Island, Texas.
• 12. Ozarko, D.L., and Patterson, R.T.. (1997). Marsh Foraminifera from Nanaimo, British Columbia: implications of infaunal habitat and taphonomic biasing.
• Williams, H.F. (1995). Assessing the impact of weir construction on recent sedimentation using cesium -137.
• Williams, H.F. (1995). Foraminiferal record of recent environmental change: Mad Island Lake, Texas.
• Hamilton, T.S.. (1995). Sedimentary dynamics of an eroding tidal marsh derived from stratigraphic records of 137Cs fallout, Fraser Delta, British Columbia.
• 14. Hutchinson, I., and Roberts, M.C.. (1995). Stratigraphy, diatom biofacies and paleogeomorphology of a Mid‑Holocene distributary channel system, Fraser Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
• Williams, H.F. (1994). Intertidal benthic foraminiferal biofacies on the Central Gulf Coast of Texas: modern distribution and application to sea level reconstruction.
• Williams, H.F. (1993). Shoreline erosion at Mad Island Marsh Preserve, Matagorda County, Texas.
• D'Auria, J.. (1991). A Mazama tephra marker bed in the Fraser Lowland, British Columbia.
• Williams, H.F. (1991). Character and growth of deltaic deposits in Lewisville Lake, Texas.
• Hebda, R.J.. (1991). Palynology of aggradational, Holocene, topset sediments of the Fraser River delta, British Columbia.
• Luternauer, J.L.. (1991). Shallow structure and growth of the southern Fraser River Delta: preliminary field results. Current Research, Part A.
• Roberts, M.C.. (1990). Two Mid‑Holocene marker beds in aggraded floodplain deposits, Fraser River Delta, British Columbia.
• Williams, H.F. (1989). Foraminiferal zonations on the Fraser River Delta and their application to paleoenvironmental interpretations.
• Roberts, M.C.. (1989). Holocene Sea level change and delta growth: Fraser River delta, British Columbia.
• Roberts, M.C.. (1987). Mid-Holocene paleosurfaces in vertical accretion deposits, Fraser River delta, British Columbia, in Current Research, Part A.
• Williams, H.F. (1986). Depositional facies and evolution of Lulu Island topset deposits, Fraser River Delta, British Columbia; Current Research, Part A.
• 28. Roberts, M.C., Luternauer, J.L. and Cameron, B.E.B.. (1985). Sedimentary framework of the Fraser River delta, British Columbia: preliminary field and laboratory results. Current Research, Part A.

Research Report

• Williams, H.F. (1994). Impact of weir construction on recent sedimentation rates in Mad Island Slough and Mad Island Lake, Texas.
• Williams, H.F. (1993). Shoreline erosion monitoring network, Mad Island Marsh Preserve, Matagorda County, Texas: First year results (1992�'1993).
• Williams, H.F. (1992). Paleoecological evidence of environmental change at Mad Island Marsh Preserve, Matagorda County, Texas.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Williams, H.F., Biu Liu, K. (Co-Principal), "RAPID: Collaborative Research: Tracking Hurricane Harvey's Storm Surge and Flood Sedimentation," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $70568 Funded. (2017 - 2019).
• Williams, H.F., "Long-term variability of typhoon activity in the South China Sea: an assessment of future typhoon hazard potential for China’s proposed 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," sponsored by UNT College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of North Texas, $1720 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Williams, H.F., "Long-term variability of typhoon activity in the South China Sea: an assessment of future typhoon hazard potential for China’s proposed 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," sponsored by UNT Department of Geography and the Environment, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Williams, H.F., "Long-term variability of typhoon activity in the South China Sea: an assessment of future typhoon hazard potential for China’s proposed 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," sponsored by UNT Office of Research & Innovation, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Williams, H.F., "Echoes of Typhoons Past: Unearthing geological evidence of ancient typhoons on the coast of Vietnam," sponsored by National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program, Private, $14930 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Williams, H.F. (Principal), "Catalyzing US - Thailand Collaboration: Geologic Records of Tropical Cyclone Strikes on the Gulf of Thailand Coast," sponsored by National Science Foundation: Catalyzing New International Collaborations, Federal, $38992 Funded. (2013 - 2015).
• Williams, H.F. (Principal), "RAPID: Collaborative Research: Tracking Hurricane Harvey's Storm Surge and Flood Sedimentation," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2017 - 2019).
• Williams, H.F. (Principal), "Echoes of Typhoons Past: Unearthing geological evidence of ancient typhoons on the coast of Vietnam.," sponsored by National Geographic Society, NFP, Funded. (2017 - 2019).
• Williams, H.F. (Principal), "Catalyzing US - Thailand Collaboration: Geologic Records of Tropical Cyclone Strikes on the Gulf of Thailand Coast," sponsored by National Science Foundation: Catalyzing New International Collaborations, Federal, Funded. (2013 - 2015).