Continental Drift Course
Master plate tectonics and continental drift to build robust reconstructions from 300 Ma to today. Gain skills in interpreting paleoclimate, assessing resources, and linking ancient plate motions to modern geology, seismic risk, and basin evolution. Essential for geography and geology professionals using tools like GPlates and authoritative data.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical path to mastering plate reconstructions from 300 Ma to present. Core topics include plate-tectonic principles, paleomagnetic and seafloor evidence, digital tools such as GPlates and PALEOMAP, plus time-slice mapping. Apply skills to paleoclimate, resources, hazards, and produce technical reports with solid data.
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Develop skills
- Plate reconstruction workflows: build robust global plate circuits fast.
- Paleomagnetic and stratigraphic evidence: test and refine drift models.
- GPlates and digital atlases: create time-slice maps with uncertainties.
- Tectonic evolution analysis: link past plate motion to present hazards.
- Technical reporting: deliver clear, concise plate-tectonic briefs for pros.
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