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EARTH 9 - Giant Earthquakes

Earth Science College of Letters and Science

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Giant Earthquakes

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Study of the character and causes of large earthquakes, the hazards they pose, and how society can prepare for and mitigate their impacts. Historical case studies will illuminate why their slip characteristics and destructive effects vary so widely.

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Math 2A or Math 3A or Math 2B or Math 3B or Math 34A or Math 34B and Physics 6A or Physics 1 or Phys 7A