Mass Movement and Tsunami Risks
This topic covers the triggers and mechanics of landslides, rockfalls, and tsunamis. Students will assess the role of human activity in exacerbating these hazards and explore mitigation strategies.
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This topic covers the triggers and mechanics of landslides, rockfalls, and tsunamis. Students will assess the role of human activity in exacerbating these hazards and explore mitigation strategies.
Key Questions
- What geological factors make a slope prone to failure?
- How do tsunamis propagate across ocean basins?
- What role does deforestation play in increasing landslide frequency?
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