This is archived information!
Search current Handbook for current unit information.
Natural Hazards - ENVE237
Everybody is at risk from natural hazards, either physically or economically, and as the global population grows, so too does the social and economic impact of natural disasters. Recent disasters in Australia have caused damage greater than $1.5 billion and globally individual disasters have caused damage greater than $100 billion. These disasters are a significant drain on our economy and cause enormous human suffering. However, some individuals, communities and societies are more at risk than others and experience greater losses following natural hazards. This unit examines the risk posed by natural perils through an understanding of the causes and impacts of the most significant natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, tropical cyclones and tsunami, as well as 'megahazards' such as asteroid impacts with Earth. A number of career paths are available for specialists in natural hazards – for example, the emergency services, disaster managers, the insurance industry and hazards research.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Damian Gore |
| Prerequisites: |
18cp(P) |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | GEOS237 |
| Unit Designation(s): | |
| Unit Type: | Planet unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Environment and Geography Faculty of Science |
Timetable Information
For unit timetable information and session dates for external offerings please visit the Timetables@Macquarie Website.