Week 9-10 : Volcanoes, glaciers and shoreline processes, their remedial measures
These volcanic islands not only offer space for humans to live on, they have also become courier stations for shipping and communication. They were particularly more important in ancient times when seamanship was not well developed. Some typical lands which have been created by volcanic activities will be introduced. This article also provides an introduction to modern shoreline management, in the context of Integrated Coastal Zone Management. It describes general principles for drafting Shoreline Management Plans and their remedial measures..
Course Material
- Week 1-2 : Introduction to environmental geology & Management of natural resources.
- Week 3-4 : Air pollution and global climatic changes
- Week 5-6 : Environmental controls for erosion, desertification and coastal degradation
- Week 7-8 : Geological hazards such as floods, landslides and earthquakes
- Week 9-10 : Volcanoes, glaciers and shoreline processes, their remedial measures
- Week 11-12 : Environmental impact of mining, dams, reservoirs, highways, their assessment and controls
- Week 13-14 : Cleaner sources of energy, Industrial pollution, waste disposal & Groundwater contaminations
- Week 15-16 : Trace elements and health hazards & Geological aspects of human health
- Chapters 8
- Department Earth Sciences
- Teacher
Mr. Saeed Hassan
