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Stanford Bulletin, Archive 2008-09
Stanford Bulletin, Archive 2008-09
Geophysics Introductory Courses
GEOPHYS 20Q. Predicting Volcanic Eruptions
(F,Dial) Stanford Introductory Seminar. Preference to sophomores. The physics and chemistry of volcanic processes and modern methods of volcano monitoring. Volcanoes as manifestations of the Earth's internal energy and hazards to society. How earth scientists better forecast eruptive activity by monitoring seismic activity, bulging of the ground surface, and the discharge of volcanic gases, and by studying deposits from past eruptions. Focus is on the interface between scientists and policy makers and the challenges of decision making with incomplete information. Field trip to Mt. St. Helens, site of the 1980 eruption.
3 units, Spr (Segall, P), alternate years, not given next year
GEOPHYS 60N. Man versus Nature: Coping with Disasters Using Space Technology
(F,Sem) (Same as EE 60N.) Stanford Introductory Seminar. Preference to freshman. Natural hazards, earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, and fires, and how they affect people and society; great disasters such as asteroid impacts that periodically obliterate many species of life. Scientific issues, political and social consequences, costs of disaster mitigation, and how scientific knowledge affects policy. How spaceborne imaging technology makes it possible to respond quickly and mitigate consequences; how it is applied to natural disasters; and remote sensing data manipulation and analysis. GER:DB-EngrAppSci
4 units, Aut (Zebker, H)
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