GEOL113

GeoHazards

15 points

Not offered 2024, offered in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

For further information see School of Earth and Environment

Description

'GeoHazards' provides an introduction to the dynamic nature of the Earth’s surface and the hazards that geological processes pose for human society. The introductory course focuses on earthquake, volcanic, tsunami, and landslide hazards - exploring how the processes occur, how they can be hazardous to society, analyses disaster events, and identifies strategies that reduce the impact of disasters.