Extreme Geological Events
- Free
- 4 hours per week for 3 weeks
Discover how extreme geological events have transformed our planet.
Retrace how Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago and has evolved to become the planet we know today.
On this course, you’ll get an introduction to the geological history of planet Earth, and explore the extreme events that shaped it and created conditions for life.
You’ll learn about the largest floods, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and explore the impact they have had and will continue to have on our dynamic planet.
Finally, you’ll discuss the likelihood of extreme events happening in the future and how we can deal with the risks and hazards.
