GEOL 104 Final, Spring 2018

GEOL. 104 FINAL EXAM MATERIAL Topic 1:  The first two biggest killer events.  The difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster.  The relationship between magnitude and frequency of an event. Topic 2:  List the energy source of disasters, and know the source related to each disaster. Topic 3:  The tectonic settings of earthquakes, and the associated magnitudes.  Seismic hazard of Lebanon. Topic 4:  The earthquake intensity variables.  Design of buildings and damage control in earthquake prone areas. Topic 5:  Causes of tsunami.  The difference between tsunami generated waves and wind driven waves. Topic 6:  The tectonic settings of volcanoes.  The factors that determine the explosivity of a volcano.  The three V’s of volcanology. Topics 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13:  Everything discussed in class. BEST WISHES ☺