Glaciology Courses and Certifications

AGU

The Threat from Thwaites - The Retreat of Antarctica's Riskiest Glacier

Experts discuss the rapid retreat of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, its potential impact on global sea levels, and the urgency of understanding its weakening process to address future flooding risks in coastal areas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Sunrise Road Geology - Mount Rainier National Park

Explore Mount Rainier's geological wonders on Sunrise Road, uncovering the park's volcanic history and unique rock formations through an engaging drive-up tour.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Glacial Lake Missoula - Ice Age Floods Series Episode U

Explore the fascinating history of Glacial Lake Missoula with geologist Larry Smith. Discover the impact of Ice Age floods on the Pacific Northwest landscape through expert insights and visual aids.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Paul Winberry - Using Geophysics to Better Constrain Antarctica's Future Sea Level Contributions

Join Central Washington University Research Associate Paul Winberry in this 1-hour 14-minute lecture as he presents his latest research on using geophysics to better understand Antarctica's potential contributions to future sea level rise. The presentati…

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

AGU

Past and Contemporary Climate Change: Evidence From Earth's Ice Cover

Explore Earth's climate history through ice core analysis, examining past changes and current trends to understand global warming's impact on our planet's future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Mummified Arctic Forest Reveals Ancient Climate Change Clues

Discover ancient Arctic forests preserved in ice, revealing a warmer past and offering insights into ecosystem responses to dramatic climate shifts.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

The Last Arctic Sea Ice Refuge - Projections and Implications

Exploring potential year-round Arctic sea ice refuges and their importance for polar ecosystems. Research on ice formation, currents, and habitat requirements for Arctic wildlife preservation.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Toxic City Under the Ice: Camp Century's Hidden Legacy in Greenland

Explore the hidden Cold War military base in Greenland's ice sheet, its abandoned toxic waste, and the environmental implications of climate change-induced melting.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Mapping the Flow of Ice Around the Globe - New Database for Tracking Global Ice Velocity

Scientists discuss a new database tracking global ice velocity using NASA/USGS Landsat satellites, providing insights into glacier melting, sea level rise, and seasonal changes in ice movement due to climate change.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Ancient Floras of Antarctica as Indicators of Past Climate

Explore Antarctic vegetation history and its role in revealing past climate changes, from greenhouse to icehouse conditions, through fossil records and sediment analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Climate History According to Ice - Scientists in Action

Explore ancient climate history through ice cores from Antarctica and Greenland. Learn how scientists analyze ice to understand past climates and predict future trends in this virtual field trip to the NSF Ice Core Facility.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

The Nye Lecture and Honored Member Presentations - 2017 Fall Meeting

Explore cutting-edge cryosphere research with expert presentations on topics like ice sheets, polar climate, snow optics, and mountain hydrology from leading scientists in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Modern Agriculture Erodes More Than Glaciers - New Research Findings

Discover how modern agricultural practices cause more erosion than glaciers in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, exploring dating techniques, sample collection methods, and the environmental implications of this groundbreaking research.

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

AGU

Ice - Glacier Tourism on Thin Ice

Explore the impact of climate change on glaciers and the evolving landscape of glacier tourism with insights from glaciologist Heather Purdie on adaptation and future prospects.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

AGU

The Melting Cryosphere - Climate Change Effects on Earth's Frozen Regions

New research on shrinking glaciers, ice sheets, melting permafrost, and sea level rise due to climate change, presented by experts from various institutions.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video