Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Biological and Environmental Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

5309NATSCI-JAN-CTY

Aims

To provide students with a broad understanding of volcanic processes, earthquakes, deformation and faulting and the resulting hazards and mitigation.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss the tectonic processes associated with the origin of volcanoes, earthquakes and their associated hazards
2.
Model the effects of volcanic activity using GIS and evaluate the output
3.
Discuss the origin and nature of seismic activity
4.
Discuss how to monitor and mitigate the effects of volcanic and earthquake activity.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Tectonics background. Introduction to volcanoes and earthquakes. Volcanoes and eruption styles. Origin and description of Earth deformation/earthquakes. Volcanoes and Earthquakes-hazards and mitigation. Case studies from around the world. Volcanoes and Earthquakes impact on society. Individual Formative assessment on "seen exam question" preparation is provided.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is provide you with a broad understanding of volcanic processes, earthquakes, deformation and faulting and the resulting hazards and mitigation.
Additional Information:This module explores the consequences of tectonic activity in the form of earthquakes and volcanoes: their effects, products, monitoring and mitigation.

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