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NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS

ATMOCN/GEOSCI 140
Course Description

An exploration of the science behind natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. Why, where, and when do these events occur, and why are some predictable but others are not? Addresses hazard assessment, forecasting, and mitigation to lessen their impact on society.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.26

-3.74% from Historical

Completion Rate
99.4%

3.27% from Historical

A Rate
47.02%

-0.01% from Historical

Class Size
168

9.87% from Historical

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