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Volcanic hazards

Offered By: The Open University via OpenLearn

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Earth Science Courses Environmental Science Courses Geology Courses Natural Disasters Courses Risk Assessment Courses Gases Courses Tsunamis Courses

Course Description

Overview

This course covers volcanic hazards, including volcanic ash, tsunamis, lahars, jökulhlaups, and gases. The learning outcomes include understanding different types of volcanic hazards and their impacts. The course teaches skills to identify and assess volcanic risks. The teaching method includes lectures, readings, and assessments. The intended audience is individuals interested in geology, natural disasters, or environmental science.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Overview
  • 1 Overview
  • 1.1 Volcanic hazards
  • 1.2 Volcanic Ash
  • 1.3 Volcanoes and tsunamis
  • 1.4 Lahars, jökulhlaups and gasses
  • 1.5 Test what you've learned
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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