1. Minimizing Risk of Geologic Hazards to Humans
The risk to humans from geologic hazards can be minimized by human behavior Geology deals with various aspects of the Earth's composition and structure, geological processes that modify the Earth's surface and are responsible for mineral and rock formation and accumulation of raw-material deposits. ... Geologic hazards are responsible for great loss of life and destruction of property. ... Nevertheless, appropriate mitigation measures can enormously reduce the damage caused by geologic hazards. ... With the exception of most landslides, geologic hazards cannot be avoided. ... ...
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