Volcanic hazards

edX MOOC / Non-credit USD 99

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Volcanic hazards

About this course

In this course, we will take you on an interactive tour around Icelandic volcanoes where we will be talking to experts on location, digging holes to discover past eruptions, and hearing amazing stories of survival. We will discuss how to better manage volcanic hazards, using examples of volcanoes in Iceland and Aotearoa New Zealand.

What you'll learn

understand volcanic hazard management
identify the impact of past eruptions
develop survival strategies related to volcanic activities

Course objectives

analyze volcanic activity in Iceland and New Zealand
discuss expert insights on volcanic hazards
explore geological methods to study eruptions

Skills you'll gain

risk assessment environmental science geology field studies New Zealand volcanic hazards Iceland hazard management survival stories volcanic eruptions

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