4060121 – Geological Hazards and Risk

The students understand basic concepts of hazard and risk. They can explain in detail different aspects of earthquake hazard, volcanic hazard as well as other geological hazards, can compare and evaluate those hazards. They have fundamental knowledge of risk reduction and risk management. They know methods of hazard and risk modelling and are able to apply them.

There will be programming exercises which require basic knowledge of Matlab, python or R.

Contents:
Earthquake Hazards
Tsunami Hazards
Ground Failures
Volcanic Hazards
The Concept of Risk, Damage and Loss
Data Analysis and the use of GIS in Risk analysis
Risk Modelling - Scenario Analysis
Student Presentations: Analysis Feedback and Prospects in the Risk Modelling Industry

Students of Geophysics (Bachelor) from 5th semester onwards, students of Geophysics (Master), advanced students from other degree courses are equally welcome. Lecture is part of both, Geophysics and Meteorology Master (Elective).

Dr. Andreas M. Schäfer, Prof. Andreas Rietbrock

27. Oct 2023

16. Feb 2024

Vorlesung/Übung

Building 6.42, room 1 (seminar room)

9:00 - 12:15

German

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