Natural hazards, showing earthquake, hurricane, volcano eruption and tornado. (Image courtesy of USGS and NOAA.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Kerry Emanuel
Prof. Stephane Rondenay
Jane Connor
MIT Course Number
12.103
As Taught In
Spring 2010
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course examines the science of natural catastrophes such as earthquakes and hurricanes and explores the relationships between the science of and policy toward such hazards. It presents the causes and effects of these phenomena, discusses their predictability, and examines how this knowledge influences policy making. This course includes intensive practice in the writing and presentation of scientific research and summaries for policy makers.
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