AGU Courses

Geochemical Insights Into Mantle Geodynamics and Plume Structure

Explore mantle geodynamics and plume structure through geochemical analysis, gaining insights into Earth's deep processes and their impact on surface geology.

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

The Fate of Water in the Cascadia Forearc

Explore the complex journey of water in Cascadia's forearc through seismic profiles, revealing insights into plate boundaries, tremors, and oceanic crust behavior.

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

Global Tectonics: Quakes, Rocks, and Volatiles in the Mantle Transition Zone - Birch Lecture

Explore global tectonics, earthquakes, and mantle transition zone dynamics. Discover connections between seismic data, subduction zones, and petrological anomalies in this comprehensive geophysical lecture.

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

Ultra-High Resolution Four-Dimensional Imaging Across the Earth Sciences

Explore cutting-edge 4D imaging techniques revolutionizing Earth Sciences, offering unprecedented insights into geological processes and environmental changes over time.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mountain Hydrology, Fourth Paradigm, and Color of Snow - Nye Lecture

Explore mountain hydrology, data-driven science, and snow properties in this lecture. Learn about environmental applications, measurement techniques, and challenges in understanding snow dynamics and their impact.

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

Volatiles in Earth's Interior - Bowen Lecture 2

Explore the role of volatile elements in Earth's deep structure and dynamics, focusing on their impact on mantle processes and global geochemical cycles.

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

The Double-Edged Sword of High-Precision U-Pb Geochronology - Bowen Lecture 1

Explore high-precision U-Pb geochronology's impact on Earth sciences, its challenges, and implications for understanding geological timescales and events in this insightful lecture by MIT expert S. A. Bowring.

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

Opportunities for Impacting Hydrologic Model Development - Langbein Lecture

Explore advancements in hydrologic modeling, from tidal models to porous media challenges. Learn about innovative approaches and technologies shaping the field's future trajectory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Template for the Terrestrial Planets - The Moon

Explore lunar geology and its implications for terrestrial planets in this AGU Fall Meeting lecture by C. M. Pieters from Brown University.

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

Isotope Geochemistry and Habitability Studies for Extraterrestrial Life - Sagan Lecture

Explore isotope geochemistry's role in studying habitability and potential life on other planets, focusing on Mars, Europa, and Titan. Learn about key indicators and future research directions.

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

The Autonomous Revolution - Transforming Ocean Observation with Mobile Platforms

Explore cutting-edge autonomous mobile platforms revolutionizing ocean observation, enhancing our understanding of marine ecosystems and climate change impacts.

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

Twenty-Five Years of New Discoveries in Atmospheric and Space Electricity

Explore groundbreaking discoveries in atmospheric and space electricity over the past quarter-century, presented by D. D. Sentman from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Society's Growing Vulnerability to Natural Hazards and Implications for Geophysics Research

Explore natural hazards' impact on society, geophysics research implications, and strategies for addressing vulnerabilities through case studies and scientific advancements.

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

Scientists, Science Advice, and Science Policy in the Obama Administration

Insights into science policy and advice in the Obama administration, exploring the role of scientists in shaping national decisions and strategies.

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

Scientists' Role in Public Policy: Expert Judgment and Environmental Change

Explore the role of scientists in public policy, expert judgment, and ethical considerations in scientific communication and engagement with societal issues.

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