AGU Courses

Recent Advances in Lunar Science - Results from NASA's Lunar Orbiter and India's Chandrayaan-1

Explore latest lunar discoveries from NASA and India's Chandrayaan-1 mission, presented by NASA scientist Noah Petro, offering insights into recent Moon studies and space exploration advancements.

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

Drowning and Drought - Extreme Weather Impacts on Economy and Society

Experts examine extreme weather hazards, climate change impacts, and preparedness strategies. Case study on Texas drought. Discussion on economic losses, climate risks, and disaster risk reduction principles.

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

Finding Our Way in Dark Matter and Energy - Latest Developments in Astrophysics

Explore cutting-edge astrophysics with Dr. Thaller, delving into dark matter, dark energy, and the universe's mysteries. Gain insights on infrared surveys, gravitational lensing, and the latest astronomical discoveries.

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

Predicting and Managing Extreme Weather and Climate Events - Fall 2011

Explore extreme weather prediction and management with NOAA's Jane Lubchenco. Learn about challenges in forecasting, monitoring, and mitigating impacts of various environmental events to enhance community resilience.

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

Small Climate Changes, Big Ecological Impacts - Fall Meeting 2011

Exploring how small climate changes can trigger rapid ecosystem shifts, including potential impacts on boreal forests and arctic tundra, and historical examples of regime shifts affecting megafauna.

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

Changing the Energy Landscape - Renewable Energy Research Advances

Renewable energy research insights: biofuel crop emissions, wind turbine wake effects, and offshore wind patterns. Experts discuss findings that could enhance wind farms and inform biofuel choices.

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

Weather's Influence on Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Exploring connections between weather patterns and seismic/volcanic activity, revealing how surface phenomena can influence underground events and potentially impact eruption timing.

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

Innovations for Understanding Weather and Climate

New tools for weather and climate monitoring: mobile alerts for severe weather, advanced cloud radar systems, and high-altitude atmospheric gas sampling techniques to enhance forecasting and climate research.

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

Predicting and Managing Extreme Weather and Climate Events

Explore strategies for predicting and managing extreme weather and climate events with insights from Dr. Jane Lubchenco's lecture at the AGU Fall Meeting 2011.

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

Opportunity's Latest Findings from Martian Crater Rim - 2011

NASA's Opportunity rover explores Endeavour Crater rim, revealing new insights into Mars' watery past. Scientists discuss findings, prepare for Martian winter, and reflect on mission's longevity as 8th anniversary approaches.

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

Is a Megaquake Brewing in the High Himalaya? - AGU Fall Meeting 2011 Press Conference

Researchers discuss potential for magnitude 9 earthquake in Kashmir Valley, using GPS monitoring and historical evidence to assess seismic risk in the densely populated Himalayan region.

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

Mountain Glaciers - Dramatic Changes Caught on Film

Time-lapse photography reveals rapid changes in Nepalese glacier lakes, while studies show peak water reached for Western Hemisphere glaciers and concerning predictions for Canadian glaciers.

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

Ocean Acidification Impact on Coral Reefs - Press Conference

Experts discuss ocean acidification's impact on coral reefs, examining natural occurrences, lab simulations, and historical data to understand mechanisms and ecosystem vulnerability.

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

Ocean Acidification: Physiological Tipping Points for Marine Species - Press Conference

Experts discuss new research on ocean acidification's impact on marine species beyond corals, revealing stunted growth and development in fish, crustaceans, and sea urchins due to lower pH levels.

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

The Great Mississippi Flood of 2011 - Scientific Findings and Impacts

Explore the impacts of the 2011 Mississippi River flood on sediment distribution and ecosystem restoration efforts, with insights from researchers tracking nutrient movements and assessing restoration strategies.

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