EOSC 114: The Catastrophic Earth – Natural Disasters

Overview

Introduction to causes and physical characteristics of disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, storm surge, thunderstorms, tornadoes, landslides, wind waves, meteor impacts, mass extinctions.

EOSC 114 Natural Disasters is an introductory science course designed to be accessible to all students, regardless of major or background. It serves as an introductory course on Earth Ocean and Atmospheric sciences, with Natural Disasters as a focus. See 'Learning Goals/Objectives' for overall course level learning goals.

Topics

  • Overarching Aspects
  • Fragile System
  • Earthquakes
  • Volcanoes
  • Landslides
  • Storms
  • Waves
  • Impacts and Extinctions
  • Field Trip

Resources Available

Provided by Roland Stull, Sara Harris, and Francis Jones: