Extreme Geological Events

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Extreme Geological Events
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  2. Prerequisites & Facts
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What is the course about?

Extreme Geological Events
The course Extreme Geological Events is an online class provided by Cardiff University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore how extreme geological events have shaped Earth and what challenges future events might pose to our planet.

Course description
  • Discover how extreme geological events have transformed our planet.
  • 3 weeks
  • 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.
  • The formation of the Earth and how the planet became habitable
  • Key historical events that shaped the Earth’s surface
  • Differences between regular and extreme geological activity
  • Natural processes behind the largest floods, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
  • Risks and hazards presented by extreme geological events
  • Likelihood of extreme geological events occurring in the future
  • Identify key events that led to the formation of the Earth
  • Discuss why the Earth is dynamic, able to support life and experience extreme geological events
  • Explore the relationship between extreme events and the emergence of simple and complex life on Earth
  • Identify the distinction between extreme geological events and the regular activity that occurs on our dynamic planet
  • Summarise the processes and triggers that lead to megaquakes, super eruptions, mega-tsunamis and megafloods.
  • Explore how extreme events have shaped and impacted our planet
  • Assess how evidence of extreme events from the past is gathered and evaluated
  • Explore the difference between risk and hazard in relationship to extreme geological events
  • Discuss the possibility of extreme geological events happening on our planet in the future and how we can mitigate the hazards they present us
  • This course is designed for anyone interested in the geological history of Earth, but may be of particular interest to students looking to study Earth Science.
  • Cardiff University
  • Cardiff University is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities and is ranked within the top 150 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
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Prerequisites & Facts

Extreme Geological Events

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University, College, Institution

Cardiff University

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Extreme Geological Events

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Cardiff University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: Cardiff University
Topic: Earth Science, Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths

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