Continental Drift Course
This course equips learners with essential skills in plate tectonics and continental drift. Participants build accurate plate reconstructions, interpret ancient climates, evaluate geological resources, and connect historical plate movements to modern seismic risks and basin development. Ideal for geography and geology professionals seeking practical expertise in Earth's dynamic history.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Explore plate tectonics fundamentals, evidence from paleomagnetism and seafloor spreading, and tools like GPlates and PALEOMAP. Master time-slice mapping, apply reconstructions to paleoclimate studies, resource assessment, and hazard prediction, gaining skills to create authoritative technical reports and briefings.
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Develop skills
- Build fast global plate reconstruction circuits.
- Test drift models with paleomagnetic and stratigraphic data.
- Create time-slice maps using GPlates and digital atlases.
- Analyze tectonic evolution linking past motions to current hazards.
- Produce clear technical reports on plate tectonics for experts.
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