Volcanology Courses and Certifications

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

Carnegie Earth & Planets Laboratory

Discovering Alaska's Hidden Supervolcano

Explore the fascinating discovery of an underwater caldera in Alaska's Aleutian arc and understand its global implications for volcanic activity, climate patterns, and societal impacts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Quaternary Vents and Plutonic Systems in the South Cascades of Washington

Explore the geological mapping of Quaternary vents and ancient plutonic formations in Washington's South Cascades, featuring insights from USGS expert Don Swanson.

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

Nick Zentner

Hannegan Caldera - A Geological Study Near Mount Baker Volcano

Explore the fascinating geological history of Hannegan Caldera near Mount Baker Volcano through expert insights on its formation, structure, and volcanic significance.

• YouTube
• 35 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

Nick Zentner

Goat Rocks Rock Samples - NSF Project Update

Discover the latest findings from the NSF-funded Goat Rocks Project as researchers share insights into volcanic rock analysis and ongoing geological investigations.

• YouTube
• 21 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

GEO GIRL

Life of a Submarine Volcanologist - What This Career Could Look Like For You

Explore the fascinating world of submarine volcanology with Dr. Adam Soule, covering career paths, daily life, expeditions, and the science behind underwater volcanic systems.

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

AGU

New Views of the Explosive Past of Kilauea Volcano - 2011 AGU Fall Meeting

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Newly discovered evidence sheds light on Kilauea's explosive history, including the deadly 1790 eruption, providing crucial insights for assessing future catastrophic events at this frequently visited volcano.

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

Volcanoes and Volcanism - Learn with Professor Agust Gudmundsson

Explore volcanoes and volcanism with Professor Gudmundsson, covering classification, structure, magma chambers, eruption dynamics, and forecasting methods.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Granular and Fluid Instabilities in Explosive Volcanic Eruptions - Joe Dufek

Explore granular and fluid instabilities in explosive volcanic eruptions, examining multiphase flows in geophysical contexts through field observations, experiments, simulations, and theoretical approaches.

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

AGU

What Can Pyroclasts Tell Us? - Fall Meeting 2012

Explore pyroclastic density currents through modeling, observations, and experiments. Gain insights into flow dynamics, deposit characteristics, and hazard implications for volcanic eruptions.

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

AGU

Linking Diverse Constraints on Volcanic Unrest - 2012

Explore diverse constraints on volcanic unrest, including magma systems, ground displacements, seismicity, and gas emissions. Gain insights into monitoring techniques and eruption forecasting models.

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

AGU

Calderas - Genesis, Evolution, and Eruption of Large Silicic Magma Chambers

Explore the formation, development, and eruption dynamics of large silicic magma chambers and calderas through cutting-edge research presentations on various volcanic systems worldwide.

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

AGU

Using Technology to Mitigate the Dangers of Airborne Volcanic Ash

Explore volcanic ash hazards and mitigation strategies using Earth science data and technology. Learn about volcano types, eruption indicators, and advanced modeling techniques for ash cloud prediction.

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