Plate Tectonics Course
Enhance your knowledge of plate tectonics through practical case studies, analysis of GPS and seismic data, and hazard evaluation. Develop skills to produce clear, evidence-supported reports linking plate boundaries to risks, land-use planning, and geological decision-making processes.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Plate Tectonics Course offers a focused, practical introduction to Earth’s internal structure, plate movements, and boundary types, applied to real-world examples such as the San Andreas Fault, Andes, Himalayas, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and East African Rift. Participants will gain expertise in research techniques, data resources, and report-writing for effective, evidence-based communication and hazard analysis.
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Develop skills
- Plate boundary analysis: swiftly classify divergent, convergent, and transform zones.
- Geophysical data interpretation: analyse GPS, seismic, and InSAR data for evidence of plate motion.
- Tectonic case studies: compile concise reports backed by sources on major plate systems.
- Hazard assessment: connect plate processes to earthquakes, tsunamis, and associated risks.
- Technical writing: convert intricate tectonic concepts into straightforward, accessible summaries.
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