Natural hazard (floods, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, landslides, freeze/thaw, and other extreme events) identification in the Canadian context. Causes, processes, probability of occurrence. Societal and infrastructure vulnerability. Impacts, consequences, hazard assessment, risk assessment and risk management. Compound hazards. Climate change adaptation and mitigation, including future projections.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Sections
This course will be offered next in
Winter 2024.