Third year, autumn. 6 weeks intensive teaching
The module aims to provide the student with a thorough knowledge about hazards and risks associated with geological processes.
Through selected case histories this module focuses on the different aspects of environmental problems and damage associated with geological processes and materials: mass waist, rock falls, landslides and avalanches, erosion and sediment transport, flood risks, radon exhalation from soils and rocks, hazardous minerals, volcanism and earthquakes. The field module provides the students with practical skills in the evaluation of geological risks, and assessing the consequences of human interaction with geological systems and materials.
Lessons, field work and project work
Smith, K. 1996: Environmental Hazards. 2. ed
Lied. K. og Kristensen, K. 2003: Snøskred. Vett og Viten
Scripts and articles provided during lessons