Seismology Courses and Certifications

Seismology to Earthquake Engineering

40 ratings at Coursera

Explore the earth's structure, seismic waves, soil dynamics, and seismic risk. Engage in lab sessions, research topics, quizzes, and mini-projects to deepen your understanding of earthquake engineering.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

AGU

Citizen-Empowered Seismology - Advances in Public Participation

Explore innovative citizen science initiatives in seismology, including USGS "Did You Feel It?", Quake-Catcher Network, NetQuakes, and smartphone-based earthquake detection methods.

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

AGU

New and Evolving Seismic Images of the Central Andes and Subducting Nazca Slab - 20 Years of Portable Seismology Results

Explore 20 years of seismic imaging advancements in the Central Andes, revealing new insights into the Nazca Slab subduction and its impact on regional geology and tectonics.

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

AGU

Beno Gutenberg Lecture - Seismology and Earth's Structure

Explore seismology's frontiers in this annual AGU lecture honoring Beno Gutenberg, featuring cutting-edge research and insights from leading experts in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Lossy Compression in Seismology - Improving Efficiency and Speed

Explore lossy compression techniques in seismology to manage large datasets, improve storage, and accelerate analysis without significant loss of accuracy or event detection capabilities.

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

Where We Stand in Earthquake Prediction

Explore the current state and future potential of earthquake prediction, including new methods, data analysis, and short-term forecasting advancements in seismology.

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

Seismological Data Analysis

Master seismological data analysis using Linux, ObsPy, SAC, GMT, and Python. Explore spectral analysis, tomography, and wave dispersion for earthquake engineering, geophysics, and subsurface exploration careers.

• Swayam
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

AGU

Faults in the East: Understanding Risks from New Madrid Fault Zone and Virginia Earthquake

Explore seismic risks in Eastern US, focusing on New Madrid and Virginia zones. Learn about historical events, recent findings, and efforts to understand and mitigate earthquake hazards in the region.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Earth's Interior

1 rating

Explore Earth's interior structure, seismic waves, and earthquake prediction methods in this comprehensive lecture on geophysics and seismology.

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

AGU

Seismic Ambient Noise Imaging and Monitoring - A New Tool for Earth Deformation Investigation

Explore innovative seismic ambient noise techniques for imaging and monitoring Earth's continuous deformation, presented by Michel Campillo from Université Joseph Fourier and CNRS.

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

AGU

Lessons Learned from the L'Aquila Earthquake - Fall Meeting 2012 Press Conference

Experts discuss responsibilities and challenges for scientists in communicating earthquake risks, prompted by the L'Aquila earthquake case. Explores implications for natural hazard assessment and public safety.

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

AGU

Defeating Earthquakes - Global Earthquake Model and Risk Mitigation

Exploring earthquake risk awareness, global impact, and mitigation strategies through the Global Earthquake Model initiative to reduce casualties and improve urban resilience worldwide.

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

AGU

Earthquake Forecasting as a System-Science Problem - Gutenberg Lecture

Explores earthquake forecasting as a system science, discussing probabilistic models, deterministic simulations, and advances in hazard mapping. Highlights challenges in reconciling long-term stress renewal with short-term clustering.

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

AGU

Cities on Subduction Thrusts - Seismic Risks and Structural Characteristics

Explore seismic risks and structural characteristics of subduction zones affecting major cities, including Seattle, Tokyo, and Wellington. Gain insights into earthquake hazards and geological features.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Is a Megaquake Brewing in the High Himalaya? - AGU Fall Meeting 2011 Press Conference

Researchers discuss potential for magnitude 9 earthquake in Kashmir Valley, using GPS monitoring and historical evidence to assess seismic risk in the densely populated Himalayan region.

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