GEOL 2153

(3 Credits) 3 Lecture hours An examination of natural disasters and a survey of important historical and recent disasters from a geologic perspective and their impacts on human populations. The physical nature of a wide range of geophysical hazards are examined including: earthquakes; tsunami; volcanic eruptions; landslides; mudflows; flooding; climate change; drought; and extraterrestrial impacts. Section information text: HOLD SECTION