Volcanology Courses and Certifications

Monitoring Volcanoes and Magma Movements

23 ratings

The course covers magma movements in volcanoes and how they can be inferred from ground based and satellite monitoring techniques, including studies of earthquakes, ground deformation, and volcanic ga

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

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Volcanology field science and society

5 ratings at edX

In this introductory course, you will use interactive technologies to learn the science of how volcanoes work and the skills of a field volcanologist. You will explore the intersection of field volcan

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Field Volcanology and Hazards

Experience the science of volcanology and learn the skills of a field volcanologist.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $198.00
• 2 courses

Indonesia Cyber Education Institute

Introduction to Volcanology

Learn to identify volcanic products, analyze eruption prediction methods, and compare volcano types and their effects.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Exploring Volcanoes and Their Hazards: Iceland and New Zealand

6 ratings

Experience the science of volcanology whilst learning the skill set of a volcanologist on a virtual fieldtrip to volcanoes in Iceland and New Zealand.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Volcanic hazards

In this course, we will take you on an interactive tour around Icelandic volcanoes where we will be talking to experts on location, digging holes to discover past eruptions, and hearing amazing storie

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Earth and Space Sciences X

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

2 ratings

A freshman-level explanation of how the 2022 Hunga Ha'apai eruption produced its ash cloud, shockwave, tsunami, and environmental hazards.

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

The Royal Institution

How to Look Inside a Volcano - with Christopher Jackson

1 rating

Explore how 3D seismic imaging reveals volcanoes’ internal structures, plumbing systems, and underlying hot rocks.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Volcanoes

1 rating

Learn how magma composition, viscosity, and gas content control volcanic eruptions, lava flows, pyroclasts, volcano types, and atmospheric effects.

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

Myron Cook

The Other Incredible Volcanoes of Yellowstone Country

Explore the lesser-known volcanic wonders surrounding Yellowstone, from ancient calderas to hidden geothermal features in the Absaroka Mountains.

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

Nick Zentner

Volcano Science and Eruption Response as a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientist

Explore volcano science and eruption response through the eyes of a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist, gaining insights into monitoring and managing active volcanoes.

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

Nick Zentner

Goat Rocks Tephra - Volcanic Complex in South Cascades, Washington

Explore the Goat Rocks Volcanic Complex with Dr. Hannah Shamloo, uncovering its geological history and significance in Washington's South Cascades.

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

Nick Zentner

Silver Pass Volcanics and Teanaway Basalt in the Cascades

Explore the fascinating 'Breakoff Belt' magmas and volcanic formations in Washington's Cascades, focusing on Silver Pass Volcanics and Teanaway Basalt characteristics and geological significance.

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

GEO GIRL

Are Yellowstone's Geysers a Warning of an Impending Volcanic Eruption?

Discover the truth about Yellowstone's geysers and volcanic activity with expert insights from a park ranger, debunking common myths about eruption warnings.

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

Nick Zentner

How to Build a Super Eruption

Discover how super eruptions form and evolve with Stanford geologist Ayla Pamukcu in this detailed lecture on volcanic processes and their geological impacts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video