872015 Engineering geology and natural hazards of the himalaya

Type
Lecture
Semester hours
1
Lecturer (assistant)
Voit, Klaus , Zangerl, Christian , Dahal, Ranjan Kumar
Organisation
Applied Geology
Offered in
Sommersemester 2025
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

- Understand the Geological Framework: Gain insights into the geological structure, tectonic settings, and evolutionary processes of the Himalayan region – tectonics to geomorphological changes.
- Analyze Natural Hazards: Identify and evaluate major natural hazards in the Himalaya, including landslides, earthquakes, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and climate change-induced geohazard in the region.
- Assess Engineering Geological Challenges: Explore the implications of Himalayan geology and geomorphology on infrastructure development, such as road constructions, hydropower, and settlements.
- Study Deep-Seated Landslides in the Himalaya: Investigate the causes and mechanisms of slope instability and reactivated landslides in the Himalaya.
- Apply Risk Mitigation Strategies for Geohazards: Learn about hazard assessment techniques and risk management strategies relevant to the local context.
- Integrate Multidisciplinary Approaches: Combine geological, engineering, and socio-economic perspectives to address challenges posed by geohazards in the Himalaya.
- Field Application: Develop skills to apply theoretical knowledge in analyzing real-world engineering geological conditions in mountainous terrains.
- These objectives aim to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of engineering geology and natural hazards in one of the world's most dynamic and vulnerable mountain ranges.
Previous knowledge expected

no
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Insight into the current geological situation and process understanding for engineering geological challenges and natural hazards in the Himalaya
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