GEO GIRL Courses

Environmental Consulting Career Guide with Krystal Chin

Explore environmental consulting careers with Krystal Chin, covering daily tasks, education requirements, certifications, salary expectations, and real-world experiences in the field.

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

How Did The Moon Forming Impact Affect Earth?

Explore how the Moon-forming impact shaped Earth's geology, plate tectonics, magnetic field, oceans, and early life with expert insights from Dr. Jesse Reimink.

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

New Study Finds Evidence for Stromatolites in the Open Ocean 3.5 Billion Years Ago

Discover groundbreaking evidence for 3.5-billion-year-old stromatolites in ancient oceans and their role in early Earth's oxygen evolution and marine ecosystems.

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

Answering All Your Banded Iron Formation Questions - Deep Dive

Explore banded iron formations with expert Dr. Josh Davies, covering their formation, banding patterns, relationship to early Earth conditions, and role in understanding ancient oceans.

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

Life of a Submarine Volcanologist - What This Career Could Look Like For You

Explore the fascinating world of submarine volcanology with Dr. Adam Soule, covering career paths, daily life, expeditions, and the science behind underwater volcanic systems.

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

Mass Extinction Events from the Precambrian to Mid-Paleozoic That Nobody Talks About

Explore lesser-known mass extinctions from the Precambrian to Mid-Paleozoic eras, including the Oxygen Catastrophe and early Cambrian events, rivaling the 'Big 5' in ecological impact and species loss.

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

The Major Causes of Mass Extinction Events in Earth History

Explore the top causes of mass extinctions: global warming, CO2 increase, and ocean anoxia. Learn how these factors trigger catastrophic events and their devastating effects on Earth's biodiversity.

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

Geologic Time and Dating Rocks Without Isotopes - Biostratigraphy and Lithostratigraphy

Explore geological dating methods beyond isotopes, including biostratigraphy and lithostratigraphy. Learn how fossils and rock types help construct the geologic timescale and correlate rocks globally.

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

All the Types of Sand and Why There's So Many Colors - Geo Girl

Explore the diverse world of sand, from quartz to olivine, and learn about its various compositions, colors, and origins in beaches and deserts. Discover sand's uses for humans and wildlife.

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

The "Boring Billion"- What Really Happened 1.8 to 0.8 Billion Years Ago?

Explore Earth's "Boring Billion" era: geological events, ocean chemistry, and life evolution during 1.8-0.8 billion years ago. Uncover the truth behind this intriguing period's nickname and its impact on Earth's history.

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

Everything You Could Ever Want to Know About Ice - GEO GIRL

Explore the fascinating world of ice, from its unique properties to its various forms. Discover how ice impacts Earth and potentially alien life, and learn about atmospheric ice formations like snowflakes and hail.

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

The Controversial Role of Oxygen in Animal Evolution and Diversification

Explores the complex factors behind animal evolution, challenging the oxygen control hypothesis and discussing alternative triggers like temperature, nutrients, and ecological interactions.

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

How Earth’s Crust Formed and Difference Between Tectonic Plates and Crust - GEO GIRL

Explore Earth's crust formation, tectonic plates, and their impact on supercontinents. Learn about oceanic and continental crust differences, Earth's layers, and how these processes shape our planet's geology and climate.

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

Difference Between Stable and Radioactive Isotopes and Their Applications

Explore stable and radioactive isotopes, their differences, and applications in geology and climate science. Learn about radiometric dating, isotope fractionation, and their role in understanding Earth's history and climate change.

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

Types of Clays - Composition, Structure, and Bonding of Clay Minerals

Comprehensive exploration of clay types, formation, structure, and classification, covering phyllosilicate and oxide clays, their mineral composition, and geological significance, including extraterrestrial occurrences.

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