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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung diseases and mental illness are the leading cause of morbidity...

This module is the continuation of the 2nd year module Global Geophysics (which is a prerequisite), and covers a selection of topics related to Geodynamical...

Geodynamics and Global Tectonics (GEOL0057)

This module is the continuation of the 2nd year module Global Geophysics (which is a prerequisite), and covers a selection of topics related to Geodynamical processes:

- Kinematics of plates and triple junctions;

- Heat flow and sea floor bathymetry;

- Elasticity and flexure of plates;

- Global mantle convection;

- Isostasy, erosion and mountain building;

- Brittle and plastic flow of rocks;

- Remote sensing methods.

The module is aimed at getting an advanced understanding of the key physical processes driving plate tectonics and related phenomena. The lectures are organised around the derivation of simple models and how they can be used to explain observations. Mathematics are used throughout the course but the objective is to be able to uunderstand equations, their dimensions and key charactersitics rather than being able to re-derive them from frist principles.

Practicals will be organised around data analysis in Matlab and elementary derivations.

The course will be taught mostly with blackboard derivations and some supporting slides.

GEOL0012 Global Geophysics are prerequisites for this module.

The independent project will allow students to pursue a particular topic in geophysical hazards, to critically evaluate available data (from a combination of...

MSc Independent Research Project (GEOL0056)

The independent project will allow students to pursue a particular topic in geophysical hazards, to critically evaluate available data (from a combination of desktop studies and voluntary fieldwork) and to identify potential solutions to hazard assessment and mitigation.

This course introduces the basic concepts of brittle and ductile deformation processes and how they control the strength, mechanical behaviour and development...