Geologists of Jackson Hole Courses

How the Brunton Compass Allows Us to Understand the World

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Discover how Brunton compasses revolutionized geological fieldwork and helped unlock Wyoming's geological secrets through the story of the company's history and field applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Holocene Perspectives on a Warming Arctic

Explore Arctic climate sensitivity, rapid warming impacts, and Holocene evidence for future changes. Gain insights on lake methane cycling in Greenland and its implications for the coming century.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Snow King Observatory and Astronomical Imaging - The Pillars of Creation

Journey 5,700 light-years to "The Pillars of Creation" with Dr. Adler. Explore celestial images blending science and artistry, showcasing the beauty of the cosmos through advanced astronomical imaging techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Teton Pass Collapse: Geological Analysis and Engineering Solutions

Explore the geological factors behind the Teton Pass highway collapse, its impact on commuters, and the engineering solutions implemented for both immediate and long-term recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Volcanic Hazards and Critical Minerals: Geology for an Uncertain Future

Explore advancements in volcano monitoring, critical mineral research, and geological strategies for future challenges. Gain insights into innovative techniques and their impact on hazard mitigation and resource management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hunting Teton Paleo Earthquake Records in Jackson Lake

Explore the research on Teton fault earthquakes through seismic reflection surveys and core samples from Jackson Lake, revealing new insights into earthquake history over the past 11,000 years.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harnessing Earth's Potential - Geothermal Energy and Carbon Sequestration Solutions

Explore cutting-edge geothermal energy research, thermal storage solutions, and carbon sequestration methods for sustainable power generation and environmental preservation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Change and Human Evolution

Discover how geology and geochemistry reveal connections between environmental changes and human evolution through fossil evidence and climate data analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Molecules in the Mud: How the Chemistry of Ancient Lake Sediments Can Help Us Fight Climate Change

Explore how molecular fossils in lake sediments help reconstruct ancient climate patterns, focusing on lipid-based proxies like branched GDGTs that reveal temperature and hydroclimate data over millennia.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Meteorology - Understanding Earth's Atmospheric System

Explore the fundamentals of meteorology, from atmospheric composition to global weather patterns, storm formation, and seasonal changes, enhancing your understanding of Earth's complex weather systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Warm Is Too Warm for Antarctica? 3-Million-Year-Old Lessons from a Higher-CO2 World

Explore Earth's climate history through Antarctic marine sediments to understand the impacts of a 2°C warmer world, drawing crucial lessons from 3-million-year-old evidence about our warming planet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geology for Mountaineers - From Mountain Chains to Climbing Routes

Discover how geological knowledge enhances climbing safety and route selection, from understanding mountain chain formation to analyzing rock characteristics for better climbing experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The End of Snow and Increased Fire Risk - An Interactive Educational Program About Climate Change

Explore climate change impacts on Jackson Hole's future, including snow loss and fire risks, through an interactive workshop led by experts from the University of Wyoming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

We Are All Made From Stardust - Find Out How and Where It Came From

Discover how stars create all elements in the universe, from stellar birth to supernovae explosions, revealing our cosmic origins through stellar evolution and the formation of black holes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Glacial History of Jackson Hole and the Tetons

Explore the glacial history of Jackson Hole and the Tetons, examining Pleistocene glaciations, moraine sequences, and their impact on regional geology and Yellowstone's hydrothermal systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video