Bureau of Economic Geology Courses

Shale in a Nutshell - An Overview of Major Shale Plays in the US

Explore the development, geology, and production trends of major U.S. shale plays, from their historical roots to current significance in hydrocarbon production.

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

Emerging InSAR Applications for Observing Earth System Dynamics

Explore InSAR applications for Earth observation, including extracting subtle deformation signals and implications for storm surge predictions along the Gulf Coast.

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

Machine and Deep Learning Applications in the Permian Basin

Explore innovative ML and DL techniques for 3D lithofacies prediction and fault detection in Permian Basin reservoirs, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in subsurface characterization.

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

Redox, Crust Formation and Copper Porphyries

Explore the geological processes behind copper porphyry formation, from mantle to crust, and learn how tectonics, magmatism, and erosion influence metal concentration in subduction zones.

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

Characterization and Modeling of Compound Flooding Events and Their Environmental Impacts

Explore compound flooding events, their environmental impacts, and advanced modeling techniques for coastal hazard assessment and mitigation strategies.

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

Identifying the Production Potential of Lithium in Shale Reservoirs

Explore shale brines as a sustainable lithium source for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, addressing the petroleum system and lithium geochemical cycle.

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

Interpretation from Space: Salt Tectonics and Deposition in Iran Using Remote-Sensing Imagery

Explore salt tectonics and deposition in Iran through remote-sensing imagery, revealing unique geological structures and modern depositional systems as analogs for ancient formations.

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

Perfect Storms: A Regional Earth System Modeling Platform for Coastal Hazards in the Gulf of Mexico

Explore a Regional Earth System Model for Gulf of Mexico coastal hazards, integrating atmospheric, oceanic, and river processes to analyze and manage climate-related disasters.

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

Modeling Nearshore Stratigraphic Response to Structural Deformation

Explore nearshore stratigraphic evolution due to tilting using coupled landscape-stratigraphic models. Discover how sediment supply and tectonic forces shape basin-margin facies and depositional patterns.

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

An Overview of WGRFC Capabilities - Weather, Hydrology, and Communication in River Forecasting

Explore weather forecasting and hydrology concepts used by the West Gulf River Forecast Center to provide accurate and timely forecasts for public safety.

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

Toward Sustainable Coastal Environments: Coastal Hazards and Machine Learning

Explore innovative machine learning approaches for coastal hazard forecasting, assessment, and risk management, addressing challenges in tsunami and storm surge modeling for sustainable coastal environments.

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

Sediment Transport over Complex Salt Topography: Fill and Spill Revisited

Explore sediment transport in complex salt topographies, focusing on 3D structural analysis and evolving spill points. Gain insights into predicting facies arrangements and reservoir connectivity.

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

International Developments in Offshore Carbon Capture and Storage Deployment

Explore global advancements in offshore CCS deployment, covering project developments, regulatory aspects, and insights from international workshops and treaty discussions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Composite Confining Systems: Rethinking Petroleum Seals for CO2 Storage

Explore composite confining systems for CO2 storage, offering ultra-secure storage through dispersal and attenuation of CO2. Learn about rethinking traditional petroleum seals for climate change mitigation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using Sand Tank Experiments to Model CO2 Plume Migration and Trapping

Explore CO2 storage modeling through sand tank experiments, examining plume migration and trapping in heterogeneous domains for improved simulation accuracy and risk assessment.

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