EPS SCI 8
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences · 5 units · Undergraduate lower division (0-99)
Description of causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes. Introduction to tectonic plate motion, faults, wave propagation, volcano formation, types of volcanoes, and volcanic eruptions. Review of earthquake and volcano hazard, societal consequences. Analysis of hazard reduction through earthquake forecasting, earthquake-resistant design, and volcano monitoring.
P/NP or letter grading.
Requisites
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