Cardiff University - Extreme Geological Events
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Extreme Geological Events
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Duration | 3 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,205 |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
Extreme Geological Events at FutureLearn Highlights
Extreme Geological Events
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- Duration 3 weeks
- Weekly study 4 hours
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Extreme Geological Events at FutureLearn Course details
Extreme Geological Events
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More about this course
- Retrace how Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago and has evolved to become the planet we know today.
- On this course, you'll get an introduction to the geological history of planet Earth, and explore the extreme events that shaped it and created conditions for life.
- You'll learn about the largest floods, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and explore the impact they have had and will continue to have on our dynamic planet.
- Finally, you'll discuss the likelihood of extreme events happening in the future and how we can deal with the risks and hazards.
Extreme Geological Events at FutureLearn Curriculum
Extreme Geological Events
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Forming a habitable planet through extreme events
What are extreme geological events?
The emergence of our planet through extreme events
The emergence of life through extreme events
A habitable planet with complex life
The extreme events our planet experiences
What events are we looking at?
Extreme earthquakes
Extreme volcanic eruptions
Extreme tsunamis and floods
A planet shaped by extreme events
Humans and extreme events
What's our perspective?
From myths to facts
Hazard and risk
Preparing for the future
The end of our events
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