Geologists of Jackson Hole Courses

How the Brunton Compass Allows Us to Understand the World

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Discover how Brunton compasses revolutionized geological fieldwork and helped unlock Wyoming's geological secrets through the story of the company's history and field applications.

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• 1 hour 14 minutes
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• Free Video

Walking the Geology of the Teton Crest Trail

Discover the geological wonders along the Teton Crest Trail, from faults and fossils to glacial features, while learning to identify rocks and understand the Teton range's formation.

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• 1 hour 3 minutes
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Pika Inspired Solutions - Changing Snowpack and Habitat Management

Explore climate change impacts on mountain ecosystems through American Pika research, discovering adaptive management strategies for habitat conservation in the Greater Yellowstone region.

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• 59 minutes
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Glacial History of Jackson Hole and the Tetons

Explore the glacial history of Jackson Hole and the Tetons, examining Pleistocene glaciations, moraine sequences, and their impact on regional geology and Yellowstone's hydrothermal systems.

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• 1 hour 18 minutes
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Caldera Forming Volcanic Eruptions

Explore how ancient Nevada calderas reveal magma storage secrets through mineral chemistry and cross-sectional analysis of 250 explosive eruptions from Earth's volcanic past.

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• 1 hour 8 minutes
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We Are All Made From Stardust - Find Out How and Where It Came From

Discover how stars create all elements in the universe, from stellar birth to supernovae explosions, revealing our cosmic origins through stellar evolution and the formation of black holes.

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• 1 hour 16 minutes
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Climate Change and Human Evolution

Discover how geology and geochemistry reveal connections between environmental changes and human evolution through fossil evidence and climate data analysis.

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• 1 hour 9 minutes
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• Free Video

The Devastating Helene Flood Event in Southern Appalachians

Explore Hurricane Helene's catastrophic flooding in the Appalachians through field research, revealing historic debris flows and 10,000-year flood records for improved warning systems.

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• 1 hour 18 minutes
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• Free Video

The End of Snow and Increased Fire Risk - An Interactive Educational Program About Climate Change

Explore climate change impacts on Jackson Hole's future, including snow loss and fire risks, through an interactive workshop led by experts from the University of Wyoming.

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• 1 hour 23 minutes
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• Free Video

Fermi's Paradox - Where is Everybody? Or, Is There Life Out There?

Explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life through Fermi's Paradox, examining Earth's biological development, exoplanets, and the search for intelligent life beyond our planet.

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• 1 hour
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• Free Video

Holocene Perspectives on a Warming Arctic

Explore Arctic climate sensitivity, rapid warming impacts, and Holocene evidence for future changes. Gain insights on lake methane cycling in Greenland and its implications for the coming century.

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• 1 hour 6 minutes
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• Free Video

Snow King Observatory and Astronomical Imaging - The Pillars of Creation

Journey 5,700 light-years to "The Pillars of Creation" with Dr. Adler. Explore celestial images blending science and artistry, showcasing the beauty of the cosmos through advanced astronomical imaging techniques.

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• 1 hour 30 minutes
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• Free Video

Teton Pass Collapse: Geological Analysis and Engineering Solutions

Explore the geological factors behind the Teton Pass highway collapse, its impact on commuters, and the engineering solutions implemented for both immediate and long-term recovery.

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• 1 hour 53 minutes
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• Free Video

Harnessing Earth's Potential - Geothermal Energy and Carbon Sequestration Solutions

Explore cutting-edge geothermal energy research, thermal storage solutions, and carbon sequestration methods for sustainable power generation and environmental preservation.

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• 1 hour 10 minutes
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• Free Video

Geology for Mountaineers - From Mountain Chains to Climbing Routes

Discover how geological knowledge enhances climbing safety and route selection, from understanding mountain chain formation to analyzing rock characteristics for better climbing experiences.

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• 1 hour 6 minutes
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• Free Video