Floods Courses and Certifications

Climate Change - Extreme Events

Explore the science, impacts, and management of extreme climate events like heatwaves, floods, and tropical storms through data analysis, case studies, and predictive modeling techniques for effective risk assessment and adaptation planning.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Practical Engineering

Dutch Water Management and Flood Control Engineering - A Global Leadership Story

2 ratings

Discover how the Netherlands became a global leader in water management through innovative flood control systems, engineering marvels, and centuries of expertise in battling rising seas.

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

Major Events in the Geological Theatre - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how geology and climate have shaped life's evolution, from atmospheric changes to mass extinctions, and how life has impacted Earth's geology through various processes.

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

IT'S HISTORY

Why California Has a Bridge to Nowhere

Uncover the fascinating story of California's isolated concrete arch in the San Gabriel Mountains, built during the Great Depression but abandoned after catastrophic 1938 floods destroyed its road.

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

Practical Engineering

Do Retention Ponds Actually Work? - The Engineering Behind Stormwater Management

Explore the hidden engineering behind stormwater retention ponds and discover how these carefully designed infrastructure pieces help cities manage flooding and water runoff.

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

IT'S HISTORY

The History of Chicago's LaSalle Street Tunnel - From Construction to Closure

Explore Chicago's pioneering LaSalle Street Tunnel, its construction challenges, impact on urban development, and eventual obsolescence due to changing transportation needs and technological advancements.

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

Practical Engineering

The Hidden Engineering Behind Texas's Top Tourist Attraction - San Antonio River Walk Floodgate Replacement

Discover the complex engineering challenges and solutions behind replacing massive floodgates at San Antonio's River Walk while maintaining this iconic tourist destination's operations.

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

Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering - Part 2

3 ratings

Explore geological hazards, environmental impacts, and civil engineering applications, focusing on active faults, tsunamis, landslides, floods, and groundwater in the Indian context.

• YouTube
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Climate Change - Extreme Events

Explore climate extremes through statistical analysis, risk assessment, and predictive modeling while examining real-world case studies and adaptation strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

Why California's Lost Gold Rush Town Is Now Underwater

Discover how Mormon Island, a thriving Gold Rush settlement, vanished beneath Folsom Lake when California's need for flood control erased this once-prosperous mining town.

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

TED

Floating Farms, Sponge Cities and the Climate Solutions Already Working

Discover innovative climate solutions like floating farms and sponge cities that deliver economic returns while building resilience against climate change impacts.

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

Australian Water School

Climate Change Updates to ARR Guidelines - Implications for Flood Estimation and Management

Explore updated ARR Guidelines for climate change impacts on flood estimation. Expert panel discusses implications, offering insights on future flood risks and rainfall projections for water sector planning.

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

AGU

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

Australian Water School

Operational Structure Modelling Using TUFLOW

Explore operational structures in TUFLOW for water resource management, including pumps, gates, and weirs. Learn modeling techniques through real-world examples and case studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Australian Water School

Panel Event - Australian Rainfall and Runoff - To the Extreme!

Expert panel discusses implications of extreme Australian rainfall events on flood modeling, management, and mitigation practices, covering topics from IFD data to climate change effects and flood resilience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video