Earth Sciences 2240F/G Study Guide - Half-Life, Paleozoic, Radiocarbon Dating
4 Apr 2014
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Internal energy- leads to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Learn the definitions: natural process events due to physical, chemical, biological activity, natural hazard potential to threat life or property due to natural processes, can ex. Hurricane, earthquake, volcano not control: disaster, catastrophe. Mexico city earthquake: regional catastrophe: a disruption of sufficient magnitude that large regions such as provinces, states or even countries must deal with consequences, including death and numerous injuries to the regional population. China tangshan earthquake: global catastrophe: the magnitude of the disruption is felt and dealt with on a global scale; death of many whole species is common. Asteriod 65. 5 million years ago killing 70% of species. 1950"s cost was 3. 9 billion per year, costs have risen over the years. Make the connection between costs, the increase of human population, spread of living habitats into potentially hazardous areas.
