Climate Science

Extreme Events

A course for advanced learners to refine judgment in analyzing and responding to extreme climate events, focusing on ambiguity, trade-offs, and long-term impacts.

Goal:

Learn how climate affects weather extremes.

3Lessons

6Micro-lessons

AdvancedDifficulty

Lesson 1

Compound Triggers

How multiple factors combine to create unexpected extremes.

Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1

Hidden Interactions

Micro lesson 2

False Stability

Lesson 2

Delayed Escalation

Why extreme events intensify after initial signals are missed.

Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1

Missed Signals

Micro lesson 2

Delayed Response Trap

Lesson 3

Limits of Intervention

When action increases risk in extreme climate situations.

Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1

Overreaction Risk

Micro lesson 2

Knowing When Not to Act