Geodynamics Courses and Certifications

AGU

Mantle Plumes - What Do We Really Know?

Explore the latest research on mantle plumes, focusing on Hawaiian volcanoes, geochemical variations, and hotspot dynamics. Gain insights into deep Earth processes and their surface expressions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

All About Olivine - Crystallography, Hydration, and Geochemistry

Comprehensive exploration of olivine's properties, including crystal orientation, water content, defects, and trace elements. Covers advanced research techniques and implications for mantle dynamics and magma processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

When Did Plate Tectonics Begin on Earth? - New Research on Earth's Tectonic History

Explore Earth's dynamic history through new research revealing alternating periods of plate and single-lid tectonics over 2.5 billion years, challenging traditional views of planetary evolution and geological processes.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

New Insight Into Breakup of Supercontinent Nuna ~1.2 Billion Years Ago

Discover groundbreaking research on supercontinent Nuna's breakup 1.2 billion years ago using paleomagnetism to reveal new insights into Earth's ancient tectonic history.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Why Is Alaska Curved? - Tectonic Development of the Alaska Orocline

Discover the tectonic forces that shaped Alaska's distinctive curved geography through expert geological analysis and interactive discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Alaska Orocline Bending - Oroclinal Bending of Southern Alaska during Final Assembly of the North American Cordillera

Discover how southern Alaska's mountain belts bent during the final assembly of the North American Cordillera through cutting-edge geological research and analysis.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Alaska Tectonics - Talkeetna Arc and Regional Geology

Discover Alaska's complex tectonic history and the Talkeetna Arc formation with expert geological insights from UC Davis researcher Dr. Sarah Roeske.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

The Hit and Run Tectonic Model - 2023

Discover Basil Tikoff's innovative 2023 Hit & Run tectonic model through a custom visual presentation exploring groundbreaking geological concepts and plate tectonics theory.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Emergent Views of the Earth’s Deep Interior

Explore cutting-edge research on Earth's deep interior through seismology, geodynamics, and mineral physics. Discover new insights on mantle dynamics, core composition, and planetary formation.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Mineralogical Society of America

Earth's Continents Through Time - Evolution from Paleo-Island Arcs to Mature Continental Crust

Explore the evolution of Earth's continents in this insightful talk, uncovering the geological processes that shaped our planet's landmasses from ancient times to the present.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Ice-Earth Interaction in Greenland Across Timescales

Explore ice-Earth interactions in Greenland, examining Earth deformation mechanics and glacial mass transport across various timescales with award-winning researcher Surendra Adhikari.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Plate Tectonics - Fifty Years After the Revolution

Explore the evolution and impact of plate tectonics theory with leading geoscientists, reflecting on five decades of advancements and future directions in Earth science research.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Birch Lecture: Flow Laws and Deformation in Earth's Mantle - 2017 Fall Meeting

Explore rock deformation, flow laws, and their impact on earthquakes with Greg Hirth's insightful lecture on geophysics and plate tectonics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Mass Extinctions and Mantle Plumes - Bullard Lecture

Explore the intersection of geophysics and Earth's history with Vincent E. Courtillot's Bullard Lecture, offering insights into geological processes and their impact on our planet's evolution.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Composition, Structure, and Heat Budget of the Earth's Mantle - Part 2

Explore Earth's mantle composition, structure, and heat budget in this comprehensive scientific session, featuring cutting-edge research and expert insights on our planet's interior.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video