autumn 2017 GEO-3128 Marine geohazards - 5 ECTS
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme of study of at least three years duration, or similar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act section 3-4. In addition, specialization in geology worth the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS credits is required. Normally, an average mark of C or better is required at the bachelor's degree level or other programme for basis of admission.
Application code: 9371.
Course content
The course deals with marine geological processes that can pose a threat to human life and/or installations at sea, on land, and in the atmosphere. These processes includes topics such as slope stability and submarine slides, fluids in the subsurface (e.g. pockmarks, mud volcanoes, gas hydrates, CO2-storage, blowouts) and tsunamis generated from earthquakes (faults) and submarine slides. Examples from these topics are further explored through practical exercises.Error rendering component
- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 5
- Course code: GEO-3128
- Responsible unit
- Department of Geosciences