GP 90: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
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Syllabus will be uploaded here: https://syllabus.stanford.edu
Instructor: Greg Beroza
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00-4:20pm
Mitchell 350/372
Is the "Big One" overdue in California? What kind of damage would that cause? What can we do to reduce the impact of such hazards in urban environments? Does "fracking" cause earthquakes and are we at risk? Is the United States vulnerable to a giant tsunami? The geologic record contains evidence of volcanic super eruptions throughout Earth's history. What causes these gigantic explosive eruptions, and can they be predicted in the future? This course will address these and related issues. For non-majors and potential Earth scientists. No prerequisites.