Access the “USGS Hazards” website under the Natural Hazards terms section of the Science Corner.
You can also access the website at https://www.usgs.gov/natural_hazards/.
Choose one of the following geologic hazards: earthquake, landslide, or flood.
Next, determine the key factors that influence the occurrence of your chosen hazard.
Then, analyze the human role in elevating the risks of occurrence, as well as mitigation strategies to minimize damage and loss of life.