GEOL 2207 Lecture Notes - Natural Hazard, Scientific Method
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Recognize that many disasters and catastrophes are the result of naturally occurring, high-energy events. Understand the differences among hazard, risks, disasters and catastrophes. Recognize that natural hazards and risk are best understood in the context of time. Understand the link between the geologic cycle and natural hazards. Understand the scientific method, processes for predicting and warning about natural hazards, and techniques for risk analysis. Understand that many natural hazards are linked to one another and to the physical environment. Recognize that population growth, concentration of infrastructure and wealth in hazardous areas, and poor land-use decisions are increasing our vulnerability to natural disasters. Understand that hazardous natural processes and also provide benefits. Understand that the frequency and severity of some destructive natural events may be affected by climate change. Geohazards: any natural process that threatens human life or property, also referred as natural hazard . By end of semester, should be able to:
