GEOLOGY 416: Understanding and Living with Volcanoes

Course Description

This course will examine the distribution, tectonic setting, and morphology of a range of volcano types on Earth and a few examples from other planets. Students will study volcanic processes including explosive and passive processes and how we investigate them. This will involve discussion of volcanic hazards and hazard assessment, risk communication, and the challenges of volcanic crises response. The course will also cover how volcanoes impact the local and global economy and Earth’s climate. Recommended preparation:GEOG 314/ GEOLOGY 314 orGEOLOGY 325or GEOLOGY 342.