GEOL 1200 - Natural Hazards

Institution:

Clemson University

Subject:

Geology

Description:

This class explains the scientific causes of various natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, etc.) Additionally, topics explore how economic, social, and political factors influence our preparedness for and response to disasters. Discussions also examine moral dilemmas resulting from technological limits on our ability to predict and prevent such events.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2013 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

www.clemson.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 656-4636

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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