Seismology Courses and Certifications

Earthquake Seismology

The course explores the processes that cause earthquakes, as well as the methodologies used by seismologists to analyze seismograms, to measure source parameters, and to simulate the seismic wave impact at the Earth's surface.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Seismology to Earthquake Engineering

36 ratings at Coursera

Explore the earth's structure, seismic waves, soil dynamics, and seismic risk. Engage in lab sessions, research topics, quizzes, and mini-projects to deepen your understanding of earthquake engineering.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IISc Bangalore;  NPTEL

Introduction to Engineering Seismology

Comprehensive exploration of earthquake science, covering global seismicity, wave propagation, measurement techniques, and hazard analysis. Equips learners with tools to understand and assess seismic risks.

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

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad;  NPTEL

Earthquake Seismology

Explore Earth's structure through seismology, covering wave propagation, earthquake mechanisms, and plate tectonics. Gain insights into the planet's interior and geological processes.

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

AGU

Beno Gutenberg Lecture - Seismology and Earth's Structure

Explore seismology's frontiers in this annual AGU lecture honoring Beno Gutenberg, featuring cutting-edge research and insights from leading experts in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

New and Evolving Seismic Images of the Central Andes and Subducting Nazca Slab - 20 Years of Portable Seismology Results

Explore 20 years of seismic imaging advancements in the Central Andes, revealing new insights into the Nazca Slab subduction and its impact on regional geology and tectonics.

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

AGU

Citizen-Empowered Seismology - Advances in Public Participation

Explore innovative citizen science initiatives in seismology, including USGS "Did You Feel It?", Quake-Catcher Network, NetQuakes, and smartphone-based earthquake detection methods.

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

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Lossy Compression in Seismology - Improving Efficiency and Speed

Explore lossy compression techniques in seismology to manage large datasets, improve storage, and accelerate analysis without significant loss of accuracy or event detection capabilities.

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

Monitoring Volcanoes and Magma Movements

22 reviews

The course covers magma movements in volcanoes and how they can be inferred from ground based and satellite monitoring techniques, including studies of earthquakes, ground deformation, and volcanic gas release. Case studies are presented.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Where We Stand in Earthquake Prediction

Explore the current state and future potential of earthquake prediction, including new methods, data analysis, and short-term forecasting advancements in seismology.

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

AGU

Faults in the East: Understanding Risks from New Madrid Fault Zone and Virginia Earthquake

Explore seismic risks in Eastern US, focusing on New Madrid and Virginia zones. Learn about historical events, recent findings, and efforts to understand and mitigate earthquake hazards in the region.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Earth's Interior

Explore Earth's interior structure, seismic waves, and earthquake prediction methods in this comprehensive lecture on geophysics and seismology.

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

AGU

Seismic Hazards - New Approaches and Perspectives

Explore new approaches to geologic hazards, focusing on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and resource management. Learn from experts about mitigating risks in our increasingly populated world.

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

AGU

Future Himalayan Seismic Hazards - Lessons from the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake

Experts discuss the 2015 Gorkha earthquake's impact, future seismic risks in Nepal, and new findings on medieval quakes. Insights on predicting Himalayan landscape changes and regional hazards.

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

Reservoir Solutions (RES)

Seismic Inversion for Improved Reservoir Modeling

Explore advanced seismic inversion techniques to enhance reservoir modeling accuracy and optimize hydrocarbon exploration strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video