MODULE NO. 3 MAPPING PAST HAZARDS, PREDICTING FUTURE HAZARDS

Topics to be included and scope:
Introduce basic techniques in mapping hazards and preparing hazard zonation maps through hands-on field projects using Caribbean examples which will enable students to understand the methodology, selection of appropriate techniques and their advantages and limitations.

a. Analysis and mapping of natural hazards; risk mapping.
b. Creation of hazard maps.
c. Digital techniques in the evaluation and management of hazards.
d. Introduction to GIS and remote sensing techniques.
e. Case studies that predict future hazards.
f. Sources of digital data related to hazards- CDMP data.
g. Geologic and geomorphic environmental impact assessment.

3 B Labs. # 10 and 11
-From the data on February 1978 Portland, Jamaican earthquake prepare an intensity map and writing of a report.
Field study of the effects of Jamaica Earthquake of 13th January 1993 in Kingston and St.Andrew. Preparation of a multi -hazard map using example fromKingston.
Use Vol. 30, 1996, Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica, especially articles by Ahmad and Wiggins-Grandison.

3B Lab. # 11- Topomap and aerial photo-based lab on mapping, classifying a typical landslide, and writing a report; Use of landslide data forms.