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GEOLOGY 101 Outside Assignment 3 Geological Hazards

Outside Assignment 3 is due April 11. You must use the FORM below to submit your work by downloading the WORD file, filling it in and submitting it electronically.

3. 20 points. Find an example of a geological hazard incident that has happened and describe what the geological process was, how it affected society and a possible mitigation approach. For example, you could describe the effects of the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011 and discuss how they could have been mitigated by higher tsunami barriers. Write a summary using the form below (Word file), one typewritten page or less.

Requirements:

1. Find an example in any media (the internet is fine) and insert a photo from the media.

2. Briefly describe the geology of the event. Was it a mass movement, earthquake, volcanic eruption, etc? What was the plate tectonic setting?

3. Discuss the effect on society.

4. What would you suggest to mitigate the effects of the event.

FORM FOR GEOLOGY 101 OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENT 3

Assignment: Geological Hazards

Name________________________

1. (5pts) Title / photo.

2. (5pts) Geological Description:

3. (5pts) Discuss the effect on society.

4. (5pts) What would you recommend to mitigate the event?