Tsunamis Courses and Certifications

AGU

The Mysterious Tsunami that Destroyed Palu, Indonesia - New Findings

Scientists present new findings on the unexpected and devastating tsunami in Palu, Indonesia, following a 2018 earthquake. Insights from fieldwork, modeling, and investigations shed light on the tsunami's unusual generation and impact.

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

AGU

The 11 March 2011 Japan Tsunami - New Insights and Impacts - Press Conference

Insights from the 2011 Japan tsunami: wave behavior, coastal impacts, and global effects. Scientists discuss new findings on tsunami dynamics, damage patterns, and ecological consequences.

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

AGU

The 11 March 2011 Japan Tsunami - Scientific Assessments and Implications - Press Conference 1

Scientists discuss tsunami forecasting, eyewitness video analysis, and risk awareness implications following the 2011 Japan tsunami. Experts explore lessons for future preparedness and Pacific Northwest seismic risks.

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

Introducción a los tsunamis: causas, efectos y prevención

Explora las causas, efectos y prevención de tsunamis, aprendiendo a comunicar riesgos y desarrollar estrategias de autoprotección para comunidades costeras.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cardiff University

Extreme Geological Events

51 reviews

Explore how extreme geological events have shaped Earth and what challenges future events might pose to our planet.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Earthquakes

22 ratings at OpenLearn

Earthquakes shake the ground surface, can cause buildings to collapse, disrupt transport and services, and can cause fires. They can trigger landslides and tsunami in short, earthquakes can be ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering - Part 2

3 reviews

Explore geological hazards, environmental impacts, and civil engineering applications, focusing on active faults, tsunamis, landslides, floods, and groundwater in the Indian context.

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

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering Part - I & II

1 review

Explore geoscience principles, geological hazards, and their civil engineering applications. Learn about Earth's structure, plate tectonics, rocks, seismology, and environmental impacts of geological events.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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

Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters

Learn about natural coastal disasters and how you can help improve global disaster management.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Natural Hazards

Explore natural disasters, their causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies. Learn about earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and storms to understand and assess environmental hazards.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Earth and Space Sciences X

Hunga Ha'apai - Tonga Eruption and Tsunami: The Geology Behind the Headlines

Explore the geological context and scientific explanations behind the 2022 Hunga Ha'apai eruption in Tonga, its global impact, and the underlying volcanic processes.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Earthquakes

Explore seismic waves, plate boundaries, and earthquake measurement techniques. Learn about destructive phenomena like liquefaction and tsunamis.

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

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Plate Tectonics with Robert Constanteau

Explore Earth's dynamic processes with geologist Robert Constanteau, covering continental drift, plate boundaries, and their impacts on volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

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

Seds Online

What Is Left After Tsunami Disasters? – A Sedimentological Perspective

Explore tsunami deposits, their identification challenges, and new research methods. Gain insights into recent tsunamis and their geological impacts through sedimentological studies and innovative approaches like paleogenetics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video