Hurricanes Courses and Certifications

AGU

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria - Part 2

Experts discuss new discoveries, technologies, and implications from 2017 Atlantic hurricanes, focusing on observations, forecasts, and research advancements in hurricane science.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

AGU

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria - Part 1

Researchers share new discoveries from 2017 Atlantic hurricanes, discussing novel technologies, rainfall studies, and implications for future hurricane science and forecasting.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

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

Community Hurricane Preparedness

Note: This course is on a non-federal government website operated by the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training (COMET) . This computer-based course, Community Hurric

• FEMA
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Coriolis Force and Storms - Atmospheric Dynamics and Weather Patterns

Explore atmospheric dynamics, pressure systems, and storm formation. Learn about geostrophic balance, Coriolis effects on hurricanes, and various types of storms including convective and severe thunderstorms.

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

Convective Storms: Types, Formation, and Characteristics - Lecture 15

Explore types of convective storms, their formation, and characteristics. Learn about airmass thunderstorms, severe storms, tornados, and hurricanes, including their energy sources and geographical limitations.

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

Climate and the Distribution of Life on Earth - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how climate shapes life on Earth, from biomes to weather patterns, and learn about the impact of phenomena like El Niño on global ecosystems and biodiversity.

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

Predicting and Adapting to Increased Hurricane Risk

Explore the latest research on tropical cyclones, their increasing destructiveness, and strategies for mitigating risks associated with these powerful natural phenomena.

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

Practical Engineering

Hurricane vs. Tiny House - Testing Coastal Structures Against Storm Waves

Explore how hurricanes impact coastal structures through wave lab testing, examining the engineering balance between strength, safety, affordability, and design in real-world conditions.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• 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

AGU

Impacts of Extreme Climate Events and Disturbances on Carbon Dynamics - Part 1

Explore cutting-edge research on extreme climate events' impacts on carbon dynamics, featuring studies on soil respiration, bark beetle outbreaks, droughts, and tropical cyclones.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Tropical Convection: A Half Century Quest for Understanding

Exploring tropical convection's role in global climate, from field expeditions to satellite observations, revealing advances in understanding cloud-circulation interactions and their impact on weather patterns.

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

The Aspen Institute

Weathering the Storm - The Cost of Climate Risk

Explore escalating climate risks from wildfires to hurricanes, examining impacts on people, property, and productivity while discovering strategies for future planning and resilience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

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Reconocer el conocimiento básico sobre los factores físicos y sociales que condicionan el riesgo de una sociedad por fenómenos extremos de origen natural (sismos, huracanes, etc.) y promover las acciones necesarias para reducir el impacto de los desastre…

• Coursera
• 17 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Forecasting Natural Disasters in Complex Earth Systems - SFI Lecture

Explore forecasting natural disasters using satellite data, nonlinear dynamics, and numerical simulations. Learn about ensemble forecasting and pattern methods for predicting extreme events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video