Description
Overview of natural hazards and severe weather phenomena in Canada. Notions of risk, return period, and probability of occurrence of natural disasters. Impact on society and infrastructure. Mitigation policies and strategies.
Conditions and arrangements
- Also listed as IPIS 5505 .
- Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as ERTH 4815 , for which additional credit is precluded.
Reference text in its original language
Overview of natural hazards and severe weather phenomena in Canada. Notions of risk, return period, and probability of occurrence of natural disasters. Impact on society and infrastructure. Mitigation policies and strategies.
- Also listed as IPIS 5505 .
- Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as ERTH 4815 , for which additional credit is precluded.
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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/courses/ERTH/