GEO GIRL

How Gemstones Form From Igneous & Metamorphic Processes - GEO GIRL

Explore the formation of 12 gemstones through igneous and metamorphic processes. Learn about their unique colors, properties, and geological origins, from diamonds to turquoise.

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

Professor Dave Explains

Geology

Comprehensive exploration of Earth's geology, covering its history, structures, layers, and rock formations. Delves into plate tectonics, minerals, and various rock types.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Earth and Space Sciences X

Introduction to Geology

Explore Earth's physical processes, from plate tectonics to rock formation. Learn about volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological phenomena shaping our planet's surface and interior.

• YouTube
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

How and Why Earth Went From Purple to Green - Twice

Explore Earth's colorful past, from purple to green, as ancient microbes shaped our planet's appearance. Discover the fascinating evolution of photosynthesis and its impact on Earth's visual history.

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

GEO GIRL

How We Know What Happened in Earth's Past - Like Ancient Climate, Geology, and Extinctions

Explore Earth's ancient past through proxies: physical, chemical, and biological signatures in rocks. Uncover climate trends, geological events, and biological evolution using innovative scientific techniques.

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

GEO GIRL

Mass Extinction Causes Nobody Talks About - GEO GIRL

Explore lesser-known mass extinction causes, from SO2-induced cooling to gamma ray bursts. Learn how various factors trigger devastating events and impact Earth's biodiversity throughout history.

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

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

Mineralogical Society of America

Earth's Continents Through Time - Evolution from Paleo-Island Arcs to Mature Continental Crust

Explore the evolution of Earth's continents in this insightful talk, uncovering the geological processes that shaped our planet's landmasses from ancient times to the present.

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

GEO GIRL

Biogeochemical Cycles - Weathering, C Burial, Anoxia, Ocean Chemistry, and More

Explore plate tectonics, weathering, oceanic anoxic events, and marine chemistry. Learn how geological processes shape climate, ocean composition, and the evolution of marine life over Earth's history.

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

GEO GIRL

Carbon Cycle - Greenhouse Gases, Photosynthesis, Respiration, C Burial, and More

Comprehensive exploration of the carbon cycle, covering greenhouse gases, photosynthesis, respiration, and carbon burial. Discusses elemental cycles, climate change, and the use of carbon isotopes in studying Earth's history and potential extraterrestria…

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

GEO GIRL

Mass Extinction Events from the Precambrian to Mid-Paleozoic That Nobody Talks About

Explore lesser-known mass extinctions from the Precambrian to Mid-Paleozoic eras, including the Oxygen Catastrophe and early Cambrian events, rivaling the 'Big 5' in ecological impact and species loss.

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

Sven Holbik

Beaches, Shoreline Processes, and Coastal Oceans

Explore beach dynamics, coastal processes, and shoreline features. Learn about erosion, deposition, barrier islands, and human impacts on coasts. Understand sea level changes and coastal management strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sven Holbik

Tides (OCE-1001)

Explore the fascinating world of tides, their causes, and effects on Earth's oceans. Learn about lunar influences, tidal patterns, and coastal impacts in this comprehensive overview.

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

Sven Holbik

Glaciers, Deserts, and Wind

Explore glaciers, deserts, and wind in Earth's systems. Learn about glacial movement, erosion, and deposits, as well as desert formation and wind's role in shaping landscapes.

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

Sven Holbik

Waves and Wave Dynamics

Comprehensive exploration of wave dynamics, covering generation, types, characteristics, and impacts. Includes deep dives into wind-generated waves, surf zone phenomena, and tsunamis.

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