Glaciology Courses and Certifications

UW Astrobiology

Ice Science Advances: From Antarctic Cores to Future Mars Sampling

Explore advances in ice science through Antarctic cores and potential Mars sampling, uncovering insights about Earth and Mars' ancient climates and environments.

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

Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

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Explore the Arctic's unique environment, climate systems, cryosphere, and the implications of climate change in this comprehensive course on the circumpolar North's geography and ecosystems.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ice and Climate Change - The Atmosphere, the Ocean and Environmental Change

Explore ice's role in climate change, recent Greenland trends, and Earth's climate history over 5 million years, including paleoclimate periods and geomorphological evidence of past ice extent.

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

AP Environmental Science Syllabus Resource & Lesson Plans

Comprehensive resource for teaching AP Environmental Science, covering geological processes, ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability through adaptable video lessons, transcripts, and quizzes.

• Study.com
• 1 day 13 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Serious Science

Earth Science

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Explore Earth's systems, climate change, and human impacts through expert lectures on topics like carbon cycles, freshwater ecosystems, climate modeling, and glaciology.

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

History of the Earth

Why Did the Earth Totally Freeze for 100 Million Years? - The Snowball Earth Hypothesis

Explore the fascinating 100-million-year global freeze event, its causes, and Earth's eventual thaw. Uncover evidence, theories, and the profound impact on our planet's evolution and life.

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

Seds Online

The Evolution of the Patagonian Ice Sheet from 35 ka to the Present Day

Explore the evolution of the Patagonian Ice Sheet over 35,000 years, examining its diverse environments, sediment-landform assemblages, and the climatic factors influencing its recession.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Glaciers and Ice Sheets

Explore glaciers and ice sheets, their formation, movement, and impact on landscapes. Learn about glacier types, features, and their role in shaping Earth's surface and climate.

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

AGU

Changes in East Antarctic Glaciers

New findings reveal acceleration of East Antarctic glaciers near Totten Glacier over the past decade, challenging long-held stability assumptions and potentially impacting global sea levels. Causes and implications discussed.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

AGU

Ice in Motion - Decades of Satellite Images Illuminate Change

Satellite imagery reveals decades of ice changes, showcasing glacier retreat, Greenland melt, and Antarctic subsurface lakes. Experts discuss climate impacts on Earth's cryosphere using long-term observations.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

How Microbes Melt Glaciers and Ice Sheets

Explore how microbes impact glaciers and ice sheets, from altering physical properties to affecting climate change, in this fascinating look at Earth's least-studied biome.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

APS Physics

Earth's Climate History from Glaciers and Ice Cores

Explore Earth's climate history through glaciers and ice cores, uncovering insights into past environmental changes and their implications for our planet's future.

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

Serious Science

Climate

Comprehensive exploration of climate science, covering water security, species impact, human influence, modeling, and future projections. Experts discuss key topics in environmental studies.

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

Nick Zentner

Glacial Lake Missoula - Ice Age Floods Series Episode U

Explore the fascinating history of Glacial Lake Missoula with geologist Larry Smith. Discover the impact of Ice Age floods on the Pacific Northwest landscape through expert insights and visual aids.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

How Much Can We Limit the Rising of the Seas? - The Turing Lectures

Explore the science behind sea level rise, its causes, and potential mitigation strategies through expert analysis of glaciers, ice sheets, and climate models.

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