Hurricanes Courses and Certifications

Planetary Health for Nurses

18 ratings at Coursera

Equips nurses with knowledge on climate change's health impacts and practical steps for adaptation at individual, health system, and community levels using a planetary health framework.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate and the Distribution of Life on Earth - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how climate shapes life on Earth, from biomes to weather patterns, and learn about the impact of phenomena like El Niño on global ecosystems and biodiversity.

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

Coriolis Force and Storms - Atmospheric Dynamics and Weather Patterns

Explore atmospheric dynamics, pressure systems, and storm formation. Learn about geostrophic balance, Coriolis effects on hurricanes, and various types of storms including convective and severe thunderstorms.

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

Convective Storms: Types, Formation, and Characteristics - Lecture 15

Explore types of convective storms, their formation, and characteristics. Learn about airmass thunderstorms, severe storms, tornados, and hurricanes, including their energy sources and geographical limitations.

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

Forecasting Natural Disasters in Complex Earth Systems - SFI Lecture

Explore forecasting natural disasters using satellite data, nonlinear dynamics, and numerical simulations. Learn about ensemble forecasting and pattern methods for predicting extreme events.

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

The Science of Extreme Weather

78 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Tour the world's wildest weather with a storm-chasing, prize-winning meteorologist in these 24 thrilling lectures on tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and other wild weather events.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

AGU

Dynamic Atmosphere, Oceans, and Landscapes - Impacts of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season - Lecture

Explore the impacts of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season on Earth's surface through expert presentations on atmospheric, oceanic, and landscape dynamics.

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

AGU

Explaining Extreme Weather Events of 2018 from a Climate Perspective

Experts analyze 25+ extreme weather events from 2018, examining climate change's role in hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves across the globe. Insights on anthropogenic influences and natural variability.

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

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Science and Society - Dr. Jo Muller

Explore hurricanes, their impact, and forecasting methods with Dr. Jo Muller. Learn about paleotempestology and gain insights into the 2020 hurricane season outlook for the Atlantic Basin.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes

Comprehensive exploration of severe weather phenomena, detailing the formation, anatomy, and impacts of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, with visual aids for enhanced understanding.

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

Sven Holbik

Weather Patterns and Severe Storms

Explore air masses, fronts, and severe weather phenomena like thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Learn about their formation, characteristics, and impacts on climate and society.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes

Explore thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes: formation, development stages, climatology, and destructive power. Gain insights into these powerful atmospheric phenomena.

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

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Hurricanes - Rainfall Patterns and Geospatial Analysis

Explore hurricane rainfall patterns and geospatial analyses with UF expert Corene Matyas in this engaging discussion at a local brewery, blending science and socializing.

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

MassGeneralHospital

Exploring the Health Consequences of Climate Change

Explore the complex health challenges posed by climate change, including impacts on nutrition, food sources, and natural disasters.

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

Bureau of Economic Geology

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