Glaciology Courses and Certifications

Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

485 ratings at Coursera

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
• 8 hours 32 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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

AGU

The Climate Canary: Measuring Change on Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier

Explore Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier, its role as a climate indicator, and methods for measuring glacial change. Learn about ice dynamics, mass balance, and global implications through expert insights and hands-on activities.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

The Threat from Thwaites - The Retreat of Antarctica's Riskiest Glacier

Experts discuss the rapid retreat of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, its potential impact on global sea levels, and the urgency of understanding its weakening process to address future flooding risks in coastal areas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Ice-Earth Interaction in Greenland Across Timescales

Explore ice-Earth interactions in Greenland, examining Earth deformation mechanics and glacial mass transport across various timescales with award-winning researcher Surendra Adhikari.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course