Subduction Zones Courses and Certifications

AGU

Comprehensive Understanding of Melting Processes at Subduction Zones - Part 1

Explore cutting-edge research on mantle melting in subduction zones, covering experimental studies, numerical models, seismic imaging, and geochemical analyses to understand magma formation processes.

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

Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool

Laboratory Simulations of Slip Behaviour in Shallow Subduction Zones and Landslides

Explore laboratory simulations of slip behavior in earthquakes and landslides, examining how sediment properties influence movement patterns and hazard development under various stress conditions.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

Hunga Ha'apai - Tonga Eruption and Tsunami: The Geology Behind the Headlines

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Explore the geological context and scientific explanations behind the 2022 Hunga Ha'apai eruption in Tonga, its global impact, and the underlying volcanic processes.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Mountains

Comprehensive exploration of mountain formation, covering volcanoes, continental and oceanic origins, faults, folds, and famous mountain belts, with insights into current geological theories.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geological First Impressions of the Magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka Earthquake and Tsunami - July 29, 2025

Explore real-time geological analysis of the 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake, examining epicenter data, tsunami risks, and Pacific-wide impacts through USGS tools and expert insights.

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

GEO GIRL

How Earth’s Crust Formed and Difference Between Tectonic Plates and Crust - GEO GIRL

Explore Earth's crust formation, tectonic plates, and their impact on supercontinents. Learn about oceanic and continental crust differences, Earth's layers, and how these processes shape our planet's geology and climate.

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

Nick Zentner

Idaho Slab Curtain - New Pacific Northwest Seismic Tomography

Explore Pacific Northwest seismic tomography with experts Nick Zentner and Gene Humphreys, uncovering new insights into the Idaho Slab Curtain and regional geology.

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

Nick Zentner

How Did the Cascade Range Form? - Lecture 1

Discover the geological processes behind the formation of the Cascade Range in this lecture by Nick Zentner, part of the 2025 Downtown Geology Lecture Series.

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

AGU

The Geodynamics of Plate Tectonics II - 2012

Explore cutting-edge geodynamics research on plate tectonics, including continental collisions, mantle plumes, subduction zones, and their effects on Earth's topography and magmatism.

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

AGU

The Andesite Problem: Why is This Planet to be the Earth? - Bowen Lecture

Explore the Earth's unique geological features, focusing on continental crust formation, plate tectonics, and the role of water in shaping our planet's surface and internal dynamics.

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

AGU

Global Tectonics: Quakes, Rocks, and Volatiles in the Mantle Transition Zone - Birch Lecture

Explore global tectonics, earthquakes, and mantle transition zone dynamics. Discover connections between seismic data, subduction zones, and petrological anomalies in this comprehensive geophysical lecture.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

The Magnitude 7.4 Davao, Philippines (October 10, 2025) Earthquake - The Geology Behind the Headlines

Explore the devastating 7.4 magnitude Philippines earthquake through plate tectonics, subduction zones, and seismic analysis using real USGS data and geological insights.

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

Nick Zentner

Chugach Magmas in Alaska - Near Trench Magmas and Their Tectonic Significance

Explore Chugach Terrane near-trench magmas and their tectonic significance in Alaska through expert geological analysis and discussion.

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

Nick Zentner

Talkeetna Arc in Alaska

Discover the geological mysteries of Alaska's Talkeetna Arc through expert research insights and field study fundamentals with a Purdue PhD student.

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