Course Title:
Natural Disasters and Catastrophes
Course Description:
Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U114. Provides an overview of what we know about the causes, locations, and effects of some of the most important natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. Also examines how loss of life and property damage can be minimized by implementing geologic knowledge. Briefly examines less common but possibly more devastating catastrophes such as large volcanic eruptions, large meteorite impacts, and rapid climate change.
Fall Offering:
Every
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Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Retired course
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Natural World Context
Approved course: NU Core-Science/Technology Level 1
