Bureau of Economic Geology Courses

Playing for Keeps: Novel Concepts for Carbon Sequestration

Explore novel concepts for carbon sequestration on the Gulf Coast, including Fetch Trap Pairs, Pressure Space, and Composite Confinement.

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

Geological Net Zero: How We Will Stop Fossil Fuels from Causing Global Warming

Explore geological net zero's role in halting global warming, rethinking fossil fuel industry obligations, and achieving Paris Agreement goals through carbon capture and storage.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling the Potential for Geothermal Electricity in the United States

Explore geothermal electricity potential in the US, analyzing cost projections, deployment scenarios, and policy implications for enhanced geothermal systems.

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

Statistics and Attributes of Earthquakes Across Texas

Explore Texas earthquake patterns, causes, and risks across major basins, examining man-made seismicity, injection types, and geological factors influencing unexpected seismic events.

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

Retooling Supervised Machine Learning for Data-Driven Hydrothermal Resource Assessments

Explore machine learning approaches for unbiased geothermal resource favorability mapping, improving predictive performance and confidence in resource estimates.

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

Surge and Flooding in Coastal Areas Due to Natural Hazards, Sediment Transport and Structural Damage

Explore coastal vulnerabilities to natural hazards, examining flooding, contaminant spread, and structural damage. Learn about modeling tools and post-disaster surveys for risk assessment and mitigation.

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

Structural Geology and Crustal Evolution of the Sierra Madre Oriental During the Mexican Orogeny

Explore the structural geology of Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental, examining crustal evolution, folding processes, and tectonic implications during the Mexican Orogeny between 80-47 Ma.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Developing New Fast Tools for Assessing Coastal Compound Flood Hazards

Explore fast, open-source tools for assessing coastal flood hazards, including wave-driven effects and compound flooding on large scales.

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

Multi-physics Simulation of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine

Explore multi-physics simulation for floating offshore wind turbines, covering design challenges, industry efforts, and computational methods for assessing structural integrity.

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

Nonstationary Compound Flood Hazard Assessment for Coastal Communities

Explore a Bayesian framework for assessing compound flood hazards in coastal areas, considering sea-level rise and changing precipitation patterns to identify high-risk US coastal locations.

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

Predictive Multiphase Flow Assessments of Fluid-Mineral Interactions During CO2 and H2 Storage

Explore multiphase flow assessments for CO2 and H2 storage, combining experimental and numerical methods to evaluate fluid-mineral interactions and petrophysical implications in various rock types.

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

Harnessing Open Source Tools for Cloud-based Geospatial Analysis

Explore open-source tools for cloud-based geospatial analysis using satellite data. Learn to leverage platforms like Google Earth Engine for environmental applications and gain insights into planetary-scale changes.

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

Aquifer Recharge and Sustainable Aquifer Management - Climate Resilient WASH and Sub-Saharan Africa

Explore sustainable aquifer management techniques for climate-resilient water systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on recharge methods and long-term sustainability.

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

The Origin of Modern Atolls: Challenging Darwin's Deeply Ingrained Theory

Explore the evolution of atoll formation theories, challenging Darwin's model with new insights on Quaternary glaciations, karst processes, and sea-level fluctuations in reef development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Insights from GRACE Satellites on Global Water Resources

Explore GRACE satellite data's impact on global hydrology, revealing water storage changes, groundwater depletion, and climate-human interactions. Learn how this technology influences water policy worldwide.

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