Natural Disasters Courses and Certifications

SciShow

The Biggest Things in the Universe - A SciShow Compilation

Explore the universe's largest phenomena, from giant crystals to massive comets, in this captivating compilation of scientific wonders and natural marvels.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SciShow

How One Hurricane Could Lead to a Global Tech Shortage - The Spruce Pine Silicon Supply Chain

Discover how a single mine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina supplies the essential quartz for global semiconductor production, making it a critical link in modern technology manufacturing.

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

Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering - Part 2

3 ratings

Explore geological hazards, environmental impacts, and civil engineering applications, focusing on active faults, tsunamis, landslides, floods, and groundwater in the Indian context.

• YouTube
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Preventing Natural Disasters Described in Science Fiction

Экологиялық дағдарысты шешу жолдары: білімді жетілдіру, тұтыну әдеттерін өзгерту және механикалық энергияны баламалы энергия көзіне айналдыру арқылы планетаны сақтап қалу.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Canadian Volcanoes, Eh? Active Volcanoes on Canada’s Ring of Fire

1 rating

Explore Canada's active volcanoes on the Ring of Fire. Learn about historical eruptions, their impacts, and the importance of studying and monitoring these geological wonders.

• YouTube
• 53 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

SciShow

6 of the Biggest Volcanic Eruptions Ever

Explore the most massive volcanic eruptions in Earth's history, from explosive events like Mt. Tambora to even more colossal eruptions that dwarf famous explosions.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

The July 4th Central Texas (Camp Mystic) Flash Flood - The Geology Behind the Headlines

Explore the geological factors behind the devastating July 4th Central Texas flash flood at Camp Mystic and understand the science that contributed to this tragic natural disaster.

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

TED

How Could God Have Allowed the Tsunami?

A thought-provoking exploration of faith, tragedy, and the nature of God in light of the 2004 South Asian tsunami, challenging traditional beliefs and offering new perspectives.

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

World Science Festival

Science and Story - Nature's Dramas

Award-winning authors discuss how environmental forces shape our lives, exploring the interplay of science, ethics, history, and social responsibility through both fiction and non-fiction perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can Humans Hibernate

Explore the fascinating possibility of human hibernation, its potential applications in medicine, space travel, and disaster survival, and the scientific basis behind this intriguing concept.

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

IT'S HISTORY

The Dangerous Situation in Picher, Oklahoma - From Mining Boom to Ghost Town

Explore the rise and fall of Picher, Oklahoma, from a thriving mining town to an environmental disaster zone, examining its history, challenges, and ultimate abandonment.

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

SciShow

The Deadliest Stuff on Earth - A Natural Hazards Compilation

Explore fascinating scientific insights into Earth's most lethal phenomena, from devastating plagues and toxic flora to natural disasters and dangerous chemical compounds.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Post-Fire Debris Flows Triggered by High Intensity Rain Events

Explore the science of post-fire debris flows triggered by high-intensity rain events with Emilie Richard from Washington Geological Survey, as she explains this phenomenon to Nick Zentner.

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

Mental Health and the COVID-19 Crisis: Impact and Policy Response

1 rating

Explore the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in Australia, examining community profiles and evaluating the effectiveness of national policy responses like the coronavirus supplement.

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