GSC 1950 - Living in Earthquake Country (3)

Introduction to earthquakes, their causes and effects, with emphasis on California. Earthquake distribution in space and time; faulting; historical earthquakes in California and their impact on society; measuring and monitoring earthquakes; secondary effects and hazards; hazard mitigation; prediction and forecasting.

GE Area(s): B1
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once