Geo-hazards
As population growth and the increasing demand for and exploitation of natural resources increases, Geohazards are becoming more relevant every day.
From the Meagher Creek Landslide north-west of Pemberton BC to the earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan, human activities are both impacting and being impacted by environmental changes.
Relevant areas and applications:
- Seismic hazards
- Flooding and natural dams
- Landslides
- Quantitative risk assessment
- Slope stability
- Tsunamis
- Early warning & response
- Urban hazards and policy development
- Volcanoes
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