56-1321 Natural Disasters, Florence, Italy: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention

Explore the causes and effects of geologic, atmospheric and human-influenced natural disasters in one of the most interesting natural hazards regions of the world, Italy. You will be learning about and visiting areas in and around the city of Florence to discover the evidence for landslides, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes and other natural hazards. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of historic disasters on the natural landscape, on humans and non-human animals, and on the monuments, buildings and art of Florence.

3 Credits
GA SC