Volcanology Courses and Certifications

Volcanoes and Volcanism - Learn with Professor Agust Gudmundsson

Explore volcanoes and volcanism with Professor Gudmundsson, covering classification, structure, magma chambers, eruption dynamics, and forecasting methods.

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

Volcanology field science and society

Explore volcanology through science, culture, and field skills. Learn hazard mapping, rock analysis, and 3D landscapes while considering societal impacts and Māori perspectives.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Field Volcanology and Hazards

Explore volcanology through virtual field trips, animations, and expert interviews. Learn volcanic hazard assessment, cultural perspectives, and communication skills for real-world applications in New Zealand and Iceland.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $158.00

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Granular and Fluid Instabilities in Explosive Volcanic Eruptions - Joe Dufek

Explore granular and fluid instabilities in explosive volcanic eruptions, examining multiphase flows in geophysical contexts through field observations, experiments, simulations, and theoretical approaches.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Volcanoes

Explore volcanic phenomena, eruption types, and their impacts on Earth's surface and climate in this comprehensive lecture on volcanoes.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Canadian Volcanoes, Eh? Active Volcanoes on Canada’s Ring of Fire

Explore Canada's active volcanoes on the Ring of Fire. Learn about historical eruptions, their impacts, and the importance of studying and monitoring these geological wonders.

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

The Royal Institution

How to Look Inside a Volcano - with Christopher Jackson

Explore 3D seismic imaging techniques to uncover volcanic structures and evolution, offering insights into their internal composition and underlying 'plumbing systems'.

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

AGU

Mount Fagradalsfjall Webinar

Explore Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall eruption with experts, covering plate tectonics, seismic activity, and environmental impacts. Gain insights into Earth's dynamic forces and volcanic processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

New Science from the 2018 Kilauea Eruption

Discover groundbreaking insights from the 2018 Kilauea eruption, including summit collapse mechanisms, underwater lava delta formation, and hydrothermal activity around seafloor lava flows.

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

AGU

Surveillance of Volcanic Unrest - New Developments in Multidisciplinary Monitoring Methods

Explore cutting-edge multidisciplinary monitoring methods for detecting volcanic unrest, enhancing our ability to predict and mitigate potential eruptions.

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

AGU

What Can Pyroclasts Tell Us? - Part 3

Explore the latest research on pyroclastic materials and their implications for understanding volcanic processes and hazards. Gain insights from leading experts in volcanology and geophysics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

What Can Pyroclasts Tell Us? - Part 2

Explore the latest research on pyroclastic materials and their implications for understanding volcanic processes and hazards. Gain insights from leading experts in volcanology and geophysics.

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

AGU

Insights Into the Workings of Rhyolitic Explosive Eruptions and Their Magmatic Sources - Daly Lecture

Insights into rhyolitic explosive eruptions and magma sources, exploring uranium-lead ages, Aurora magma, and young event sites. Presented by Colin J. Wilson at AGU Fall Meeting.

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

AGU

Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology - Daly Lecture

Exemplary contributions to volcanology, geochemistry, or petrology honored through prestigious lecture series, showcasing groundbreaking research and advancements in Earth sciences.

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

AGU

Modeling Explosive Eruption Dynamics and Hazards - Achievements and Future Challenges

Explores advancements in volcanic eruption modeling, highlighting contributions to understanding dynamics and forecasting hazards. Discusses various modeling approaches and their applications in risk assessment.

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