Syllabus
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Course Code: GT-910 Course Name: Natural Hazards* |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Introduction to hazards, hazards classification and distribution, natural hazards and their effects, hazard prediction and early warning, role of community and stakeholders. Earthquakes: classification, distribution, causes and effects. Tsunami: types, effects, prediction and early warning systems. | |
| 2 | Landslides: classification, distribution, causes, effects and prevention/mitigation of landslides. Volcanic hazards: types, distribution, causes and effects of volcanoes and related hazards. Floods: types and factors leading to floods, flood control/mitigation measures. Cyclones, thunderstorms and lightning, prediction and early warning, droughts and desertification. | |
