Mass Extinctions Courses and Certifications

Astrum

The Time It Rained For Over a Million Years - Earth History Series

Explore the fascinating Carnian Pluvial Event - a million-year rainfall period that dramatically transformed Earth's ecosystems and shaped the evolution of life as we know it today.

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

TED-Ed

Earth's Mass Extinction

Explore the controversial "Medea Hypothesis" and learn how bacteria, not asteroids, may be responsible for Earth's mass extinctions through the production of hydrogen sulfide.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

A Series of Fortunate Events – With Sean B. Carroll

Explore the profound impact of chance on life's evolution and diversity. Sean B. Carroll reveals how random events shape our world, challenging traditional views on purpose and design in nature.

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

GEO GIRL

Mass Extinction Events from the Precambrian to Mid-Paleozoic That Nobody Talks About

Explore lesser-known mass extinctions from the Precambrian to Mid-Paleozoic eras, including the Oxygen Catastrophe and early Cambrian events, rivaling the 'Big 5' in ecological impact and species loss.

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

GEO GIRL

Mass Extinction Causes Nobody Talks About - GEO GIRL

Explore lesser-known mass extinction causes, from SO2-induced cooling to gamma ray bursts. Learn how various factors trigger devastating events and impact Earth's biodiversity throughout history.

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

The Royal Institution

Engine Earth - Christmas Lectures 2020 - Lecture 1

Geologist Chris Jackson explores Earth's climate history, revealing how ancient rocks and fossils tell a story of radical changes and how volcanoes have controlled atmospheric carbon dioxide levels throughout time.

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

GEO GIRL

Marine Life in Triassic and Jurassic - Why Life Recovered Slowly After Permian Extinction

Explore marine life evolution from Triassic to Jurassic, including mass extinctions, slow recovery, and the rise of new species. Learn about sea monsters, modernized fish, and changing reef ecosystems.

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

GEO GIRL

Life in the Cambrian and Ordovician - GEO GIRL

Explore the fascinating evolution of early Paleozoic life, from Cambrian burrowers to Ordovician predators, and discover key events shaping Earth's biodiversity 542-444 million years ago.

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

GEO GIRL

Paleozoic Era - Geologic and Biological Evolution and Largest Mass Extinction Ever

Explore the Paleozoic Era's geological and biological evolution, from the formation of Pangea to the rise of early vertebrates, culminating in Earth's largest mass extinction event.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Ya Ha Tinda and Mass Extinction in the Early Jurassic

Explore Early Jurassic mass extinction through exceptional fossils at Ya Ha Tinda, offering insights into marine communities during environmental upheaval and global extinction events.

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

GEO GIRL

Life's Comeback After the First Mass Extinction - Understanding the Ordovician Recovery

Explore fascinating new research about life's recovery after Earth's first mass extinction, examining fossil evidence, biodiversification patterns, and implications for modern ecosystem resilience.

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

Astrum

What the Earth Will Look Like in 1 Billion Years

Explore Earth's dramatic transformation over the next billion years, from shifting continents and climate collapse to the eventual loss of oceans and life itself.

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

The Information Edge: Collapse and Rebirth in Complex Systems - Lecture 2

Seth Lloyd explores the Information Edge's role in cosmic destruction and rebirth, from black holes to mass extinctions, and how complex systems regain balance after collapse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Ecosystem Jenga - What Tiny Fossils Tell Us About a Massive Extinction

Explore the dinosaur extinction debate through microfossil research in Saskatchewan, examining the role of the bolide impact and its implications for understanding modern climate change.

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

GEO GIRL

Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum to Eocene-Oligocene Cooling - GEO GIRL

Explore Earth's dramatic climate shifts from the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum to the Eocene-Oligocene cooling, examining their causes, effects on life, and lasting impact on our planet's environment.

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