Natural Disasters: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

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What are natural disasters and how can science reduce the damage done by events such as earthquakes, tsunami, and volcanic eruptions? This course will examine these events and how scientists determine why and attempt to predict when and where natural disasters are most likely to occur, as well as identify what steps endangered communities can take in order to avoid or minimize the danger posed by these natural processes. Meets Core credit for natural sciences. Student who are required or elect to take GEOL 101 for their major or minor cannot enroll in this class for credit toward their major or minor.