AGU Courses

Recent Lightning Experiments - From Ball Lightning to Gamma Rays

Recent lightning experiments at the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing, exploring phenomena from ball lightning to gamma rays, presented by Martin A. Uman from the University of Florida.

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

Threat to the Planet - Dark and Bright Sides of Global Warming

Explore the dark and bright sides of global warming with NASA scientist James E. Hansen. Gain insights into climate change threats and potential solutions in this comprehensive lecture.

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

Glaciological Studies of Ice Sheet Evolution in a Warming Climate - Fall 2008 Bowie Lecture

Explore glaciological studies on ice sheet evolution in warming climates, covering ice flow, satellite observations, and mass balance in Greenland and Antarctica.

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

Understanding the Magnetosphere: The Counter-intuitive Simplicity of Cosmic Electrodynamics

Explore cosmic electrodynamics and the magnetosphere's counter-intuitive simplicity. Gain insights into energy transfer, coupling theory, and the interplay between classical and quantum physics in space.

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

The Phoenix Mission Explores the Martian Arctic

Explore the groundbreaking Phoenix Mission to Mars' Arctic region, uncovering insights into the Red Planet's geology, climate, and potential for supporting life.

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

Lessons from the Pliocene Warm Period and the Onset of Northern Hemisphere Glaciation

Explore the Pliocene Warm Period and Northern Hemisphere glaciation onset with insights from Ana Christina Ravelo's lecture, covering global ice volume, tropical Pacific changes, and climate modeling.

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

Excursions and Paleointensity - Integration of Magnetic and Oxygen Isotope Stratigraphies

Explore magnetic excursions and paleointensity through integrated magnetic and oxygen isotope stratigraphies, enhancing understanding of Earth's magnetic field history.

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

Chlorofluorocarbons - The Oceans' Inadvertent Canary

Explore the impact of chlorofluorocarbons on oceans and their role as environmental indicators in this insightful lecture by Rana A. Fine from the University of Miami.

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

Polar Science in a Time of Rapid Change - Nye Lecture

Explore polar science advancements, ice sheet dynamics, and climate change impacts. Discover new technologies and research methods shaping our understanding of Earth's polar regions.

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

Mid-Ocean Ridge Segmentation - Focusing on Geological Processes

Explore mid-ocean ridge segmentation with expert Suzanne M. Carbotte, delving into cutting-edge research and insights on this crucial aspect of seafloor geology and plate tectonics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Story of O: Evolution of Earth's Oxygen Cycle and Its Relevance to Extraterrestrial Life

Explore Earth's oxygen cycle evolution and its implications for extraterrestrial life in this captivating lecture by Paul Falkowski, delving into planetary sciences and astrobiology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geomorphology: The Shock of the Familiar - Langbein Lecture

Explore geomorphology's familiar yet surprising aspects with William E. Dietrich, uncovering new insights into Earth's surface processes and landform evolution.

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

The Spread of Scientific Knowledge - From the Royal Society to Google Earth and Beyond

Explore the evolution of scientific knowledge dissemination from the Royal Society to Google Earth, examining key milestones and technological advancements in information sharing.

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

Predictability and Uncertainties in Geophysics - From Butterfly Effect to Ensemble Predictions

Explore geophysical predictability, from the Butterfly Effect to ensemble predictions and multifractal analysis, with insights on uncertainties and applications in climate and oceanography.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Arsenic and Other Metals as Contaminants in Hydrologic Systems - Part 2

Explore arsenic and metal contamination in hydrologic systems, focusing on environmental impacts, detection methods, and mitigation strategies for water resource management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video