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Jun 02, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EAS 202 - Violent Weather Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Science Department Earth & Atmospheric Sci Typically Offered either term
Description A survey of severe and unusual weather, atmosphere and ocean events, with emphasis on tornadoes, hurricanes, hail, lightning, storm surges and tsunamis. The scientific basis for the occurrence of these phenomena is presented along with practical precautions which may be taken to minimize their danger. Computer simulation and videos are used to illustrate how the weather systems work. Prerequisite: Any 100-level Science course. [Faculty of Science]
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