Volcanology Courses and Certifications

Volcanology field science and society

5 ratings at edX

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
• $198.00

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

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

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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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Volcanoes

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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

The Royal Institution

How to Look Inside a Volcano - with Christopher Jackson

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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

New Views of the Explosive Past of Kilauea Volcano - 2011 AGU Fall Meeting

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Newly discovered evidence sheds light on Kilauea's explosive history, including the deadly 1790 eruption, providing crucial insights for assessing future catastrophic events at this frequently visited volcano.

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

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

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

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

Seds Online

Volcanic Contributions to the Stratigraphic Record - 9th Seds Online Student Webinar

Explore volcanic impacts on stratigraphy through tellurium proxies, tephra remobilization in Patagonia, and moisture effects on pyroclastic deposits. Gain insights into volcanic contributions to Earth's geological record.

• YouTube
• 53 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

What Can Pyroclasts Tell Us? - Fall Meeting 2012

Explore pyroclastic density currents through modeling, observations, and experiments. Gain insights into flow dynamics, deposit characteristics, and hazard implications for volcanic eruptions.

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