Course
Description:
This course involves the study of
catastrophic natural
phenomena such as volcanic activity, earthquakes, floods, landslides,
hurricanes,
and tornadoes. Major emphasis is given to understanding the
physical/geological
processes involved and means of predicting, preventing and minimizing
the
impact on humans. This is a 3-credit 1983 GER non-lab science
course designed
for
undergraduate non-majors.
Homework
Assignments
Assignment
#1 Map
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View to the west from Clark Air Base of the first major eruption of Mt.
Pinatubo in the Phillipines on June 12, 1991. [Photo Credit: K.
Jackson,
U.S. Air Force |