03 - 31 March 2027 12:00 - 13:30 Virtual
03 - 31 March 2027 | 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
A geological hazard (geohazard) is the consequence of an adverse combination of geological processes and ground conditions, sometimes precipitated by anthropogenic activity. The term implied that the event is unexpected and likely to cause significant loss or harm.
To understand geohazards and mitigate their effects, expertise is required in the key areas of engineering geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, risk management, communication and planning, supported by appropriate specialist knowledge of subjects such as seismology and volcanology.
There is a temptation for geoscientists involved in geohazards to get too focused on the 'science' and lose sight of the purpose of the work, which is to facilitate the effective management and mitigation of the consequences of geohazards within society.
The study and assessment of geohazards into the wider social context, helping the engineering geologist to better communicated the issues concerning geohazards in the UK to the client and the wider public.
Discover each module of this course series:
- Problematic Soils: Peat – 03 March 2027, 12:00 to 13:30 BST
- Landslides – 10 March 2027, 12:00 to 13:30 BST
- Land Contamination and Brownfield Sites – 17 March 2027, 12:00 to 13:30 BST
- Coal Hazard: Mining Subsidence Plus Fault Reactivation – 24 March 2027, 12:00 to 13:30 BST
- Geohazards in Chalk Terrains – 31 March 2027, 12:00 to 13:30 BST
Joining details will be sent out the day prior, alongside any course materials that may be needed.
Fees
This rate is for those who are a Fellow of the Geological Society of London. Upon selecting this rate, you will be prompted to input your membership number.
This rate is for those who are not a Fellow of the Geological Society of London.
This rate is for those who are currently students in upper secondary/further education and undergraduate level education.
When registering you will be asked to upload your student ID (with expiry date) as proof of studies.
This rate is for those who are currently studying Masters degree or PhD.
When registering you will be asked to upload your student ID (with expiry date) as proof of studies.
The Geological Society of America (GSA) members discount
We offer a generous 40% discount off our Non-Fellow rate to members of the Geological Society of America (GSA). A discount code must be quoted on the registration form in order to take advantage of the discount. If you are a member of GSA and do not have the discount code, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk with proof of your membership.
Group discounts
We offer competitive group discounts on all Training Courses:
5 – 9 delegates: 20% off
10 – 14 delegates: 25% off
15 delegates or more: 30% off
For more information on how to access the Group Discount, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk
Concessions
We offer students a generous discount. Please verify your student status by either registering with your student email address, or uploading a photograph of your student identification/acceptance letter.
The Society offers a limited number of concessionary rates for those in financial hardship. Contact training@geolsoc.org.uk (Please note you may be required to provide details/evidence to support your application for this.)
If you require an invoice to register for this course, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk
Registration will close 24 hours before the event takes place.
GSL reserves the right to postpone or cancel a Training Course in the event of low interest. In this instance, a full refund will be offered for registration fees.