AGU Courses

Tremor: The Curious Third Wheel of Fault Motion

Explore the intriguing phenomenon of tremor in fault motion, its characteristics, and implications for understanding earthquakes and tectonic processes.

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

A Eulogy for Eustasy - Fall Meeting 2009 Birch Lecture

Explore the complexities of sea level change, challenging traditional models and examining new evidence from geological records, tide gauges, and satellite data.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

An Earthquake in an Ancient City - The April 2009 L'Aquila Seismic Sequence

Explore the seismic sequence of L'Aquila's April 2009 earthquake, examining its impact on the ancient Italian city and the scientific insights gained from this significant geological event.

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

Consequences of an Unusually Long and Deep Solar Minimum - Part I

Explore the impacts of an extended, intense solar minimum period on space weather, climate, and technological systems. Gain insights from leading experts in solar physics and heliophysics.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Biggest Control Knob: Carbon Dioxide in Earth's Climate History

Explore Earth's climate history and CO2's pivotal role as the primary climate regulator, from ancient ice ages to modern global changes, with insights from geological evidence and ice cores.

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

Arctic Hydrology and the Role of Feedbacks in the Climate System - Nye Lecture

Explore Arctic hydrology's role in climate feedbacks, examining temperature, precipitation, and ecosystem changes in the region's dynamic environment.

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

Frontiers of Geophysics - Advances in Earth Science Technologies

Explore cutting-edge geophysical technologies and their applications in earth sciences, from LiDAR to atmospheric rivers, with insights from USGS Director Marcia McNutt.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Managing a Research Group: Leadership and Project Management Skills

Explore leadership essentials for managing research groups: team building, goal setting, strategic planning, and business aspects like finance and safety. Learn to motivate diverse teams and execute successful projects.

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

Frontiers of Geophysics - Lecture on Earth System Challenges

Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs delivers a thought-provoking lecture on the intersection of geophysics, sustainable development, and global challenges in the 21st century.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Extreme Space Weather Studies - Addressing Societal Needs

Explore extreme space weather's impact on technology and society, focusing on magnetosphere-ionosphere dynamics and the role of 3-D global MHD models in understanding geomagnetically induced currents.

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

Union Agency Lecture - Climate Change, Data Transparency, and Scientific Integrity

Explore climate change, data transparency, and scientific integrity with Sally Jewell's insights on government agencies, environmental policies, and engaging future generations.

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

Building Resilient Communities

Strategies for enhancing community resilience against environmental challenges, focusing on collaborative approaches and sustainable solutions for long-term adaptability.

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

Managing the Risk of Triggered Seismicity - Lecture U34A-05

Learn about triggered seismicity risks, including fault analysis, water injection data, and mitigation strategies like the stoplight system for safer geological operations.

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

Multidisciplinary Approach to Identify and Mitigate Hazards from Induced Seismicity in Oklahoma

Explore Oklahoma's induced seismicity: causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies through multidisciplinary research and collaborative efforts.

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

Connecting Wastewater Injection and Seismicity through Pore Pressure - AGU Lecture

Explore the link between wastewater injection and seismic activity through pore pressure analysis, covering key factors, physics, and modeling techniques.

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