Geophysics & Seismology Courses and Certifications

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

From Soil Mechanics to Geophysical Friction - A Hydrodynamic Approach

Explore how Earth materials behave as soft matter, bridging soil mechanics and geophysics through hydrodynamic principles to understand landslides, earthquakes, and erosion.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Are Some Break-ups Harder Than Others? Pondering the State of 'Crackiness', Wind, Forest Structure, and Soft-Earth Mechanics Over Time

Explore how Earth materials like soil, mud, and ice behave between solid and fluid states, examining soft matter physics in geophysical contexts and novel yielding mechanisms.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Lab-Scale Models for Hydro-Fracture

Explore lab-scale hydro-fracture models with Harvard's David Weitz, examining how controlled experiments reveal fracture mechanics in soft Earth materials.

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

Datamine Software

PA Explorer Update

Discover the latest PA Explorer updates for geophysical data processing and exploration technology innovations from Datamine's industry symposium.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Using Seismic Tomography and a Solid-Solid Phase Change at ~1 Mbar to Image Convection Currents Above the Earth's Core

Discover how seismic tomography reveals Earth's deep convection currents through high-pressure phase transitions near the core-mantle boundary.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Solid-State Mantle Convection Coupled with a Crystallising Basal Magma Ocean

Explore how solid-state mantle convection interacts with crystallising basal magma oceans in Earth's deep interior through advanced geophysical modeling and high-pressure physics.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Cross-Compatibility of 3D Models of South-American Mantle Structure

Explore cross-compatibility analysis of 3D South-American mantle structure models, examining how different geophysical approaches align in understanding deep Earth dynamics.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Probing the Deep Earth - Mineral Inclusions in Super-Deep Diamonds Revealed by Synchrotron Techniques

Discover how synchrotron techniques reveal mineral inclusions in super-deep diamonds, providing unprecedented insights into Earth's deep interior structure and composition.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

How Well Can We Measure the S/P Velocity Ratio in the LLVPs of the Lower Mantle?

Explore seismic velocity measurements in Earth's lower mantle large low-velocity provinces and their geophysical implications through advanced mineral physics techniques.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Computational Petrophysics - Integrating Multiscale Modeling and Synchrotron Techniques for CO2 Storage and Planetary Sciences

Explore multiscale modeling and synchrotron techniques in computational petrophysics for CO2 storage and planetary science applications.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

The Effect of Volatiles (CO2 and H2O) in Lithosphere-Asthenosphere Boundary at 2.5, 4.5 and 10 GPa - From Degassing to Storage

Explore how CO2 and H2O volatiles influence the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary under extreme pressures, examining degassing processes and storage mechanisms in Earth's interior.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Recent Advances in Computational Geodynamics

Explore cutting-edge computational methods for modeling Earth's dynamic processes and geophysical phenomena with expert insights from University of Mainz.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

The Implications of Mantle Convection for the Landscape Evolution of South America

Explore how mantle convection processes shape South America's geological landscape evolution through advanced geophysical analysis and mineral physics applications.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

BurnMan and Beyond - Past and Future Challenges in Computational Geothermodynamics

Explore computational geothermodynamics challenges and BurnMan software applications in high-pressure mineral physics research.

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

Seds Online

Chasing Tsunami Deposits With GPR

Explore ground-penetrating radar techniques for tracing tsunami deposits, featuring case studies from Thailand, Indonesia, Scotland, and Shetland Islands. Learn about coastal erosion, sand sheets, and subsurface investigations.

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