Tectonics Courses and Certifications

GEO GIRL

More Times Plate Tectonics Caused Major Climate Events - GEO GIRL

Explore 5 major climate events caused by plate tectonics, including the formation and closure of ocean basins, continental collisions, and the onset of the modern Ice Age.

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

The Royal Institution

Rethinking the Origin of Plate Tectonics

Uncover how military funding and secrecy delayed plate tectonic theory for decades, challenging conventional historical narratives about oceanographic discoveries.

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

GEO GIRL

Earth's Largest Mountain Range May NOT Be What You Expect - Mid-Ocean Ridges and Plate Tectonics

Discover Earth's hidden underwater mountain system - mid-ocean ridges - and how plate tectonics creates the planet's largest mountain range beneath our oceans.

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

GEO GIRL

Times Plate Tectonics Caused Global Climate Change - GEO GIRL

Explore five major climate change events caused by plate tectonics, from Rodinia's breakup to Pangea's formation and dissolution, revealing Earth's dynamic history and its impact on global climate.

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

AGU

Plate Tectonics - The Theory That Changed Earth Science

Explore the revolutionary theory of plate tectonics with scientist Xavier Le Pichon, who recounts his experiences during the discovery of mid-ocean ridges and the development of seafloor spreading concepts.

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

AGU

The Giants of Tectonophysics - Pioneers and Discoveries in Plate Tectonics

Explore groundbreaking contributions to plate tectonics theory through presentations on key scientists, their discoveries, and the historical context that shaped our understanding of Earth's dynamic processes.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

On the Origin of Plate Tectonics - The Birch Lecture

Explore the origins of plate tectonics, its relationship with Earth's climate and water, and its impact on planetary evolution through damage theory and grain-scale processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

The Geodynamics of Plate Tectonics I

Explore cutting-edge research on plate tectonics, mantle dynamics, and Earth's evolution. Gain insights into continental buoyancy, seafloor dynamics, supercontinental cycles, and their impacts on climate and geomagnetism.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 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

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

Explore Earth's dynamic crust through continental drift and plate tectonics. Discover evidence, debates, and processes shaping our planet's surface, from seafloor spreading to various boundary types.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Evidence and Models of Plate Tectonics

Explore evidence supporting plate tectonics, including ocean drilling, mantle plumes, paleomagnetism, and polar wandering. Examine models of plate motion and future tectonic scenarios.

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

GEO GIRL

Earth's Unique Relationship Between Plate Tectonics and Life

Explore the intriguing connection between plate tectonics and life on Earth, examining their origins, mutual influences, and potential implications for extraterrestrial life.

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

GEO GIRL

When Did Plate Tectonics Begin on Earth? - New Research on Earth's Tectonic History

Explore Earth's dynamic history through new research revealing alternating periods of plate and single-lid tectonics over 2.5 billion years, challenging traditional views of planetary evolution and geological processes.

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

Exploring Plate Tectonics from Home - Using Google Earth for Geoscience

Embark on a global journey exploring structural geology and plate tectonics using Google Earth, guided by Dr Ian Watkinson's expertise in geoscience and interactive mapping tools.

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