Earthquakes And Volcanoes

Catalog description

Earthquakes and volcanic explosions: their effects on human lives; historical descriptions and consequences of major volcanic eruptions; and earthquakes and methods for prediction and hazard reduction. The physical and/or chemical mechanisms of earthquake generation and transport, and volcanic eruption, and their relationship to plate tectonics and the heat engine inside Earth. Quantitative skills and current research methods applicable to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Students develop technical scientific writing skills through two term projects. No prerequisites. Fall, 4 credits