Bureau of Economic Geology Courses

The Origin of Modern Atolls: Challenging Darwin's Deeply Ingrained Theory

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Explore the evolution of atoll formation theories, challenging Darwin's model with new insights on Quaternary glaciations, karst processes, and sea-level fluctuations in reef development.

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

Rare Earth Element Resources from Coal in North Dakota

Discover advances in characterizing and extracting rare earth elements from North Dakota's lignite coal deposits in the Williston Basin through cutting-edge research methods.

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

Injection and Induced Seismicity in Texas

Explore the decade-long research on injection-induced seismicity in Texas, examining how wastewater injection from oil production affects fault ruptures and creates anthropogenic earthquakes in this unique geological laboratory.

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

How Fast, How Deep, and How Much? - Groundwater Hydrology with Passive Seismic Interferometry

Discover how passive seismic interferometry can reveal groundwater dynamics, including flow rates, depths, and quantities in this hydrology research presentation.

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

Carbon Storage Beyond the Basin: Carbon Mineralization from Reactive Transport Simulation

Explore carbon mineralization in basalt formations as an alternative for carbon capture and sequestration, examining how reactive transport simulation helps understand fluid-rock interactions and potential leakage risks.

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

Advancing Groundwater Modeling: Integrating Borehole and Airborne Geophysical Data and MODFLOW 6

Discover how to enhance groundwater modeling by integrating borehole and airborne geophysical data with MODFLOW 6, presented by LSU's Dr. Frank Tsai.

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

Hydrogen and Biofuels: Opportunities to Decarbonize Refinery Industry

Explore the economic viability of hydrogen-based synthetic fuels and biofuels in decarbonizing refineries, analyzing technology competition, emission regulations, and potential hydrogen demand growth in the European context.

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

Preservation of Balmorhea-Area Springs in Trans-Pecos Texas - Update on Continued Studies

Explore the hydrogeological research on declining Balmorhea-area springs in Texas, examining drought impacts, groundwater withdrawal effects, and efforts to identify sustainable water management solutions.

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

Integrated Geothermal Resource Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis: Presidio County, Texas

Explore a comprehensive geothermal resource assessment of Presidio County, Texas, including techno-economic analysis for power generation and direct use applications in the Trans-Pecos region.

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

Assessing the CO2 Sequestration Potential of the Paleogene Wilcox Group, Onshore Texas, USA

Explore a comprehensive subsurface assessment of the Wilcox Group's CO2 sequestration potential across Texas, examining stratigraphic units, structural elements, sand distribution, and storage capacity estimations.

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

A Hydrohistorical Evaluation of Groundwater Sustainability

Explore the evolution of groundwater sustainability concepts from 1912 to 2000, examining controversies, misconceptions, and the complex interplay between scientific management and policy decisions.

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

Subsurface CO2 Mineralization of Fe-Rich Minerals for Geo-Hydrogen Stimulation and Metal Recovery

Explore the potential of CO2 mineralization with iron-rich minerals for simultaneous hydrogen generation and metal recovery, offering a sustainable pathway for resource extraction and carbon storage.

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

Petrographic Analysis of Uranium-Bearing Sandstones - Miocene Oakville Sandstone, South Texas Uranium

Explore microscale uranium and molybdenum mineralization in Texas Oakville Formation sandstones using advanced petrographic techniques including SEM and EDS analysis.

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

Hot and Cold - Volcanic and Climatic Impacts on Landslides, Erosion, and Sediment in Hawai'i

Explore how volcanic activity and climate shape Hawaiian landscapes through erosion, landslides, and sediment transport over million-year to decadal timescales using West Maui as a case study.

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

Assessment of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements in the Gulf Coast Basin

Discover how coal, ash waste, produced water, and mineral sands in the Gulf Coast Basin contain valuable critical minerals and rare earth elements for sustainable extraction.

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