Carleton University · ERTH 4815

Natural Hazards in Canada

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Overview of the main natural hazards (such as floods, landslides, forest fires, earthquakes) and severe weather phenomena (such as ice storms, hail, tornadoes) in the Canadian environment. Risk of catastrophic events and their impact on society and infrastructure.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in earth science programs or permission of the department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in earth science programs or permission of the department.
  • Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ERTH 5215 and IPIS 5505 , for which additional credit is precluded.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Overview of the main natural hazards (such as floods, landslides, forest fires, earthquakes) and severe weather phenomena (such as ice storms, hail, tornadoes) in the Canadian environment. Risk of catastrophic events and their impact on society and infrastructure.

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in earth science programs or permission of the department.
  • Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ERTH 5215 and IPIS 5505 , for which additional credit is precluded.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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