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Geography of natural hazards

This course equips the learner with knowledge on geography of natural hazards in different geographic arena .

GEOGRAPHY OF NATURAL HAZARDS COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction to Natural Hazards

   - Definitions: Distinction between *hazards*, disasters, and risk

   - Classification: Geophysical, hydrometeorological, and biological hazards .

2. Tectonic Hazards

   - Earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions: Causes, distribution, and impacts .

   - Case studies (e.g., 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami) .

3. Hydrometeorological Hazards

   - Floods, cyclones, and droughts: Mechanisms and regional examples (e.g., Kenya’s drought cycles) .

4. Geomorphological Hazards

   - Landslides and erosion: Triggers (e.g., deforestation, rainfall) and mitigation .

5. Disaster Risk and Vulnerability

   - Social, economic, and environmental factors influencing vulnerability .

   - Contrasts between High-Income Countries (HICs) and Low-Income Countries (LICs) .

6. Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation

   - Early warning systems, community-based risk reduction (e.g., CBDRM frameworks) .

   - Policy frameworks (e.g., UNDP Disaster Management Training Programme) .

7. Climate Change and Hazard Intensity

   - Linkages between global warming and increased frequency/severity of hazards .

8. Case Studies in Disaster Management

   - Analysis of global and local disasters (e.g., landslides in India, floods in Kenya) .

9. Geospatial Techniques in Hazard Mapping

   - Use of GIS and remote sensing for risk assessment (aligned with geospatial programs like MMARAU’s BA) .

10. Ethics and Future Challenges

    - Ethical considerations in disaster response (e.g., equity in aid distribution) .

    - Emerging trends: Urbanization, population growth, and hazard resilience .

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