ENV 395 1 - Topics: Natural Hazards

Why are some places so vulnerable to natural disasters? Are the wildfires, earthquakes, and landslides impacting places like California in some way preventable? What forces (both natural and cultural) are driving these hazards? Is it possible to lower the risk for people living in vulnerable landscapes? These questions lie at the heart of our exploration of the physical and cultural geography of natural hazards.(Offered Fall 2019). Prereq(s): This class is part of a semester-length immersion experience. There are 5 linked courses. Department consent required.