A broad introductory course on the mechanisms and societal impacts of natural hazards. Includes introduction to important topics from both geology and climate science, including: plate tectonics, seismic hazards, volcanism, extreme weather, modern climate change, and management of risk. Focus is on demonstrating the broad interdisciplinary foundation of geosciences while imparting practical hazard awareness for an audience of students who may not take any other science course.

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