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We are all residents of the Earth. Do you want to know how we impact it and how it impacts us? This seminar provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the earth processes that can lead to natural hazards and their social and economic consequences. Topics include earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, hurricanes, coastal flooding, and climate change. We will use real case studies to explore the science behind the occurrence of natural hazards, and the role of human decision-making in turning a hazard into a disaster. Throughout the course, we will have class discussions on the assigned readings, documentaries, and podcasts.