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December 9, 2022

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Description

This course examines the science of natural catastrophes such as earthquakes and hurricanes and explores the relationships between the science of and policy toward such hazards.

It presents the causes and effects of these phenomena, discusses their predictability, and examines how this knowledge influences policy making. This course includes intensive practice in the writing and presentation of scientific research and summaries for policy makers

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction Unlimited
    • Earthquakes Unlimited
    • Seismic waves Unlimited
    • Earthquake kinematics Unlimited
    • Earthquake dynamics Unlimited
    • Associated phenomena: Tsunami Unlimited
    • Earthquake preparedness and warning systems Unlimited
    • Tropical cyclones Unlimited
    • The tropical atmosphere: Hurricane incubator Unlimited
    • Computational models of hurricanes Unlimited
    • Volcano overview Unlimited
    • Magma generation Unlimited
    • Magma ascent and eruption Unlimited
    • Volcanic hazards Unlimited
    • Volcano hazards (cont.) Unlimited
    • Tornado overview Unlimited
    • Moist convection Unlimited
    • Stability assessment Unlimited
    • Thunderstorms Unlimited
    • Mesoscale organization of convection Unlimited
    • Supercells and tornadoes Unlimited
    • Forecasting tornadoes Unlimited

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