Glaciology Courses and Certifications

History of the Earth

Why Did the Earth Totally Freeze for 100 Million Years? - The Snowball Earth Hypothesis

Explore the fascinating 100-million-year global freeze event, its causes, and Earth's eventual thaw. Uncover evidence, theories, and the profound impact on our planet's evolution and life.

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

Hunan Normal University

Geology and Geomorphology

Explore Earth's composition, geological forces, and diverse landforms while discovering fascinating natural phenomena from minerals and plate tectonics to glaciers and volcanic processes.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Arctic Studies

Explore the Arctic's geology, climate, and human dimensions through a comprehensive multidisciplinary lens, focusing on environmental challenges, indigenous communities, and sustainable development strategies.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Ice and Climate Change - The Atmosphere, the Ocean and Environmental Change

Explore ice's role in climate change, recent Greenland trends, and Earth's climate history over 5 million years, including paleoclimate periods and geomorphological evidence of past ice extent.

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

APS Physics

Earth's Climate History from Glaciers and Ice Cores

Explore Earth's climate history through glaciers and ice cores, uncovering insights into past environmental changes and their implications for our planet's future.

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

AGU

The Threat from Thwaites - The Retreat of Antarctica's Riskiest Glacier

Experts discuss the rapid retreat of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, its potential impact on global sea levels, and the urgency of understanding its weakening process to address future flooding risks in coastal areas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Glaciers and Ice Sheets

Explore glaciers and ice sheets, their formation, movement, and impact on landscapes. Learn about glacier types, features, and their role in shaping Earth's surface and climate.

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

Nick Zentner

Sunrise Road Geology - Mount Rainier National Park

Explore Mount Rainier's geological wonders on Sunrise Road, uncovering the park's volcanic history and unique rock formations through an engaging drive-up tour.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Ancient Floras of Antarctica as Indicators of Past Climate

Explore Antarctic vegetation history and its role in revealing past climate changes, from greenhouse to icehouse conditions, through fossil records and sediment analysis.

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

AGU

Toxic City Under the Ice: Camp Century's Hidden Legacy in Greenland

Explore the hidden Cold War military base in Greenland's ice sheet, its abandoned toxic waste, and the environmental implications of climate change-induced melting.

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

AGU

The Nye Lecture and Honored Member Presentations - 2017 Fall Meeting

Explore cutting-edge cryosphere research with expert presentations on topics like ice sheets, polar climate, snow optics, and mountain hydrology from leading scientists in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Arctic Report Card 2016 - Key Findings and Environmental Changes

Scientists present findings on rapid Arctic warming, discussing impacts on environment, wildlife, and global climate. Key measures include temperature, sea ice, snow cover, and Greenland ice sheet changes.

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

AGU

Mapping the Flow of Ice Around the Globe - New Database for Tracking Global Ice Velocity

Scientists discuss a new database tracking global ice velocity using NASA/USGS Landsat satellites, providing insights into glacier melting, sea level rise, and seasonal changes in ice movement due to climate change.

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

AGU

Past and Contemporary Climate Change: Evidence From Earth's Ice Cover

Explore Earth's climate history through ice core analysis, examining past changes and current trends to understand global warming's impact on our planet's future.

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

AGU

Mummified Arctic Forest Reveals Ancient Climate Change Clues

Discover ancient Arctic forests preserved in ice, revealing a warmer past and offering insights into ecosystem responses to dramatic climate shifts.

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