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Environmental Science - Planet Earth- Our Environmental Canvas

Earth and Space Sciences X via YouTube

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Explore the fundamentals of Earth science in this 53-minute lecture on environmental science. Delve into the Earth's structure, plate tectonics, and geological processes. Learn about the formation of volcanoes, the causes of earthquakes, and how the Earth's interior influences surface environments. Discover the mechanisms behind mountain formation and tsunami generation. Examine various types of rocks, the rock cycle, and natural hazards. Gain insights into smart engineering approaches for mitigating environmental risks. This college-level content is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of our planet's dynamic systems and their impact on the environment.

Syllabus

Introduction
Geology
Earth
Mantle Convection
Pangaea
Divergent Plate Boundaries
Plate Collisions
Ocean to Continent Convergence
Transform Plate Boundaries
Tectonics
Rocks Aggregates
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
The Rock Cycle
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Landslides
Tsunami
Natural Hazards
Smart Engineering
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Earth and Space Sciences X

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