Understanding Geohazards and Risk
Explore the concepts of geological hazards, vulnerability, and risk. Students will evaluate how human factors and geographical locations influence the impact of natural geological events.
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Explore the concepts of geological hazards, vulnerability, and risk. Students will evaluate how human factors and geographical locations influence the impact of natural geological events.
Key Questions
- How do we differentiate between a natural geological event and a geohazard?
- In what ways does human vulnerability influence the overall risk of a geohazard?
- How can we assess the potential impact of a geohazard on a specific community?
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