Earth science videos from CEEE
Discover the intricate web of climate, drought, and climate change in the Southwestern US in this engaging 25-minute talk and 20-minute LIVE Q&A. Our seasoned climatologist, Russ Schumacher, will explore Colorado's climate, the significance of mountain snowpack, and the path of water to rivers. Uncover key climate metrics like temperature and precipitation and their impact on water resources. Explore the diverse nature of drought, its definitions, and its evolving face under the influence of climate change.
Join Daniela Pennycook from the Cooperative Institute of Research in Environmental Sciences, Dr. Mimi Hugues, Research Meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Andy Anderson, Forecaster at the Sierra Nevada Avalanche Center in this special webinar on Atmospheric Rivers, learn all about what they are, how we measure them, and the impact this environmental phenomenon has had on the U.S. in 2023.
Videographer Lianna Nixon presented about her experiences on the MOSAiC Expedition and filming a planetarium show in the Arctic Circle.
How does one repair a buoy frozen in sea ice? Click and drag in this 360-degree video from the MOSAiC expedition to find out!
What's it like working in a remote lab on board a ship in the middle of the Arctic? Click and drag in this 360-degree video to find out.
Watch MOSAiC researchers work near a meteorological tower on Arctic sea ice in this 360-degree video experience. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
Watch one of the most extreme soccer games you'll ever see being played on sea ice in the Arctic during the 2019-2020 MOSAiC research expedition. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
Watch as scientists climb a meteorological tower on the ice to repair instruments that collect atmospheric data during the 2019-2020 MOSAiC research expedition. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
In this 360-degree video, scientists park a large weather balloon nicknamed "Miss Piggy" in a tent during the 2019-2020 MOSAiC Arctic research expedition. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
CU Boulder photographer and videographer Amy Richman spent months in the Arctic last year on leg 1 of MOSAiC. This planetarium show allows viewers to experience what Amy witnessed: finding the initial ice floe, setting up the network of instruments and science research camps on the ice, and the seasonal transition from daylight into 24 hours of polar night.
Watch a helicopter land on sea ice near MOSAiC researchers in this immersive video captured by scientist Chris Cox. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Julienne Stroeve explains her research with MOSAiC in studying Arctic sea ice thickness. Using 40 years of satellite observations, she can track how quickly sea ice volume is declining.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Melinda Webster explains sea ice formation. You'll learn about its role in driving ocean circulation, different shapes the ice can take on, and what affects sea ice growth vs. reduction.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Bonnie Light adds new meaning to her name! You'll learn about sunlight's vital role in the Arctic system — specifically, how it affects melting in the summer and how different albedos play into this.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jennifer Hutchings describes Arctic sea ice dynamics and how ridges and leads form during the transpolar drift.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jennifer Hutchings defines sea ice kinetics. Throughout the MOSAiC expedition, scientists will be monitoring the kinematics of ice motion and determining the forces involved in opening, shearing, and closing sea ice.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Donald Perovich discusses sea ice mass balance. You'll learn about the data collection tools used by MOSAiC scientists including stakes, temperature strings, and autonomous buoys that measure Arctic ice melt and growth through the seasons.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Marcel Nicolaus describes his role as MOSAiC's sea ice team leader and why their work is so crucial to the expedition. In studying sea ice, snow, and microorganism habitats, the team hopes to improve Arctic forecasts and better understand how drifting patterns/processes interact.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 5: Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Carin Ashjihan will introduce you to Arctic marine life by highlighting important organisms in the food chain. She'll take you through a 4-step process to answer the question: How can we protect, conserve, and manage Arctic ecosystems in the future?
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jeff Bowman will teach you about metabolic challenges and opportunities present for organisms living in Arctic sea ice.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jeff Bowman touches on differences between the adaptive strategies of warm vs. cold-bodied organisms. You'll learn about homeostasis and thermal equilibrium as they relate to the harsh Arctic environment.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Hauke Flores describes sea ice as an important driver in Arctic food webs. You'll learn about the serious threats climate change poses to biodiversity and key species dependent on ice cover.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Clara Hoppe sheds light on the small but mighty phytoplankton! You'll learn about MOSAiC's special interest in primary production, carbon export, and groundbreaking data scientists expect to glean from the expedition.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jessie Creamean discusses how aerosols affect clouds and precipitation in the atmosphere and why they're important to the Arctic.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Brice Loose covers the topics of microbial carbon cycling and ocean circulation. He poses the question: What happens to ecosystems and to ocean biogeochemical cycles in the new Arctic?
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 6: Modeling.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Gunilla Svensson explains how important Earth system models are to understanding where both global and Arctic climate systems are headed. You'll also learn about the key role MOSAiC's modeling team plays in the expedition.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Amy Solomon will teach you about her role in MOSAiC in coordinating international forecasting efforts. Data collected in the Arctic during the expedition form the basis of more accurate regional and global models in the future.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Wieslaw Maslowski explains the process of formulating regional models of the Arctic. You'll learn about the relative benefits of such models compared to those at the global scale.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Marika Holland will teach you about climate models. She also asks the question: How will climate extremes and environmental changes in the Arctic reverberate around the world?
In this specific lesson, Dr. Amy Solomon defines process modeling as an iterative process between observations and theory. You'll learn with specific examples how scientists in both the SHEBA and MOSAiC expeditions move through this process in their work.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 7: Challenges in the Arctic.
In this specific lesson, Dr. John Walsh discusses how climate change is apparent throughout the Arctic (air, land, ice, and ocean) and that these changes are already impacting humans, wildlife, and the environment.
In this specific lesson, Dr. James Overland discusses how sea ice loss can cause major changes in the Arctic climate — and more specifically, in the polar jet stream.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Scott Stephenson focuses on the link between climate change and human activities. You'll learn how melting sea ice contributes to economic transformation of the Arctic.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Katrin Vorkamp describes the Arctic as a recipient of global pollution. You'll learn how man-made pollutants contaminate sea ice and the food chains Arctic communities rely on and how governing bodies tackle the issue.
In this specific lesson, Kaare Sikuaq Erickson discusses the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) and its role in nearly twenty-five thousand research sites in/around Barrow, Alaska. You'll also learn about Arctic indigenous populations that live in areas affected by climate change.
In this specific lesson, Alysa McCall and Dr. Steve Amstrup talk all things polar bear! You'll learn how climate change affects them and hear from Trude Hohle about their role in the MOSAiC expedition.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe conclude the series "Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic" with a summary of the course's major lessons.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe welcome viewers to the series "Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic".
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 1: Introduction & Course Basics.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Sandy Starkweather discusses geopolitics concerning the "Arctic Eight" nations and the six indigenous peoples organizations that make up the Arctic Council.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Matthew Shupe broadly defines MOSAiC. From the very first expedition of Fridtjof Nansen to present day, Arctic research remains at the forefront of environmental science and developments in our world's changing climate.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 2: Atmosphere.
In this specific lesson, Dr. John Cassano describes the role of the Arctic in the Earth's energy budget and climate system.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Chris Cox will teach you about Earth's atmosphere. You'll learn about its chemical composition, temperature structure, energy fluxes, and how MOSAiC scientists measure the atmosphere's energy budget.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Matthew Shupe explains the significance of clouds in the Arctic system and how they play important roles in precipitation, energy transfer, and climate modeling.
In this specific lesson, Drs. Jennifer Kay and Ariel Morrison introduce positive and negative albedo feedbacks that are important to the Arctic climate system (and polar bears!).
In this specific lesson, Dr. Matthew Shupe breaks down the work of MOSAiC's atmosphere team. Following team goals and using such tools as lasers, radar technology, and weather balloons, scientists can better understand the Arctic system (air, ice, and sea) as a whole.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 3: Ocean.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Bill Shaw will teach you about ocean circulation driven by wind patterns and buoyancy.
In this specific lesson, Tim Stanton discusses the role of ocean stratification in controlling the way heat interacts with sea ice in the Arctic.
In this specific lesson, Tim Stanton talks about the relationship between the ocean and atmosphere in the Arctic. You'll also learn how the presence or absence of ice can affect ocean currents, vertical heat transport, solar radiation, and albedo feedback.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Allison Fong introduces you to nutrient biogeochemistry in the Arctic Ocean. You'll learn about nutrient distribution and how it influences primary production.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Allison Fong discusses Arctic ice melt and what this means for the surrounding biological environment. You'll ponder the question: Will the Arctic be net primary productive or will it ultimately be a source of carbon?
In this specific lesson, Dr. Benjamin Rabe talk about the MOSAiC expedition as a whole and what kinds of things scientists will be studying. From observing tiny microorganisms to larger weather patterns, MOSAiC aims to better understand the Arctic system and how it affects change on a global scale.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 4: Sea Ice. The metaphorical "glue" that keeps the Polarstern in place, sea ice plays a leading role in both MOSAiC and the Arctic system.
AWI's Thomas Krumpen discusses how scientists use satellite information to identify ice floes in the Arctic Ocean.
In this webinar, Dr. Amy Butler talked about the Polar Vortex. She focused on why she became an atmospheric scientist, presented a brief overview of the stratosphere and the ozone layer, and discussed how we might use information about the stratospheric polar vortex to make extended-range weather forecasts.
Alberto Enrquez, helicopter mechanic and technical crew member on Legs 1 and 4 of the #MOSAiCExpedition, talks about what it takes to use helicopters for research in the Arctic.
Hear from the Baker on Leg 1 of the MOSAiC Expedition. Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate is an international expedition to study the Arctic climate system, from ocean to ice to atmosphere. 500+ scientists...19 nations...12 months...
This video serves as an introduction to the Water in the Western US lecture series. The instructors Anne Gold and Eric Gordon explain the importance of learning about water in the Western United States.
Eric Gordon and Anne Gold give an overview on the basics of the various subjects covered in the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Eric Gordon and Anne Gold give an overview on the geographic features that define the Western United States, both physical and political.
In this video Anne Gold and Eric Gordon give a brief review on the different processes involved in the water cycle, specifically in the Western United States.
Dr. Paul Lander from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the history of water resources in the Western United States, from the pre-colonial time period onward. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Julie Nania from the High Country Conservation Advocates discusses tribal water uses in the Western United States. Learn more about the historical cultural relationship between Native American tribes and natural water. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Dr. Anne Gold from CU Boulder explains the importance of infrastructure for the storage and delivery of water in the dry Western United States. Learn all about the history of this infrastructure and how it has helped societies in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Assistant Attorney General Kate Ryan from the Colorado Supreme Court gives an overview of water rights across the Western US and the Prior Appropriation Doctrine. Learn why this doctrine is important for learning about water in the west. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
Interstate Streams Division Administrator for the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, Sue Lowry, gives a lecture on important things to know about how interstate water conflicts can be resolved in the United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This lecture by Dr. Mark Squillace of the University of Colorado Law School covers water, public rights, and the Endangered Species Act. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Jeff Lukas with Western Water Assessment discusses how the climate of the Western United States affects the availability of water resources. Learn more about the natural processes that drive our water cycle in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This lecture by Anne Gold discusses water quality challenges in the Western United States and how that affects aquatic habitats and drinking water. This video covers streamflow, salinity, pollution, sediment load, and more. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Dr. Ben Livneh from CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder gives an overview of all things groundwater in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this lecture, Eric Gordon covers how the state of watersheds in the west can impact life in the surrounding areas. This includes an overview of the effects of wildfires, bark beetle infestations, and desert dust deposition on snow on the watershed. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Research scientist Dr. Kelly Mahoney explores rivers and flash flooding in the west. This video covers different kinds of floods, what causes flash flooding, why flash flooding is more of a risk in the Western US, and what happened in the 2013 Front Range floods. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This video features Eric Gordon, who delivers a lecture on the effects that climate change will have on water in the Western United States. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Dr. Reagan Waskom, director of the Colorado Water Institute at Colorado State University, provides an overview on agricultural water use in the west. Learn about types of agriculture, how water is used in agriculture, and why so much water is needed for agriculture in the west. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this lecture, Dr. Joanna Endter-Wada from Utah State University discusses water demand for urban areas. Learn about the nature of urban water demand, urban water management, and more. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
CIRES' Anne Gold delivers a lecture on the physical geographic overview of the Colorado River Basin and the legal and political aspects of water management in the west. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Dr. Paul Lander from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the history of two important dams: Hoover and Glen Canyon. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This video features Jeff Lukas from CIRES' Western Water Assessment who discusses the overall climate patterns of the Colorado River Basin, and how we can use this information to study the past, present, and future climate of the western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this lecture, Dr. Ken Novak from the US Bureau of Reclamation examines a case study on the water supply and demand of the Colorado River Basin. Learn about how increasing demand for water affects reservoirs and other infrastructure. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This lecture by Dr. Jack Schmidt from Utah State University gives an overview on the physical attributes of the Colorado River and how that affects river restoration. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This lecture by Dr. Mark Williams from the University of Colorado Boulder gives an overview on the controversial topic of hydraulic fracturing (also known as "fracking"). What is it and how does it affect our water supply? This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
In this video, Sheila Murphy from the US Geological Survey gives a lecture on the effects that wildfire has on water quality and quantity. This lecture is part of the Water in the Western US project.
Peter Goodwin and Phil Isenberg of the Delta Stewardship Council gave this lecture on the story of the California Bay Delta. They discuss complex management issues with California's water supply and more. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
In this part of the Water in the Western US lecture series, Eric Gordon from the University of Colorado Boulder discusses the rapid growth of Las Vegas and the history of its water use. This western water story can help us learn about how desert towns can improve their water sustainability.
In this lecture, Kristen Averyt from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the link between water and energy, also known as the Water-Energy Nexus. Learn about how water can generate power. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
In the final video lecture of the series, Eric Gordon and Anne Gold from CIRES wrap up the series by giving an overview of the previous lectures and discussing possibilities of future challenges facing water in the west.
In this webinar on microbes, CIRES Fellow Noah Fierer and CU Graduate Student Hannah Holland-Moritz present on microbial diversity in the environment.
Why is abrupt climate change an important topic of study? In this lecture, Amy Wagner gives a brief lesson on abrupt climate change, including what defines it and how climate scientists study it.
A big part of effective climate and science education is building effective curriculum. Cheryl Manning gives her lecture on curriculum development and implementation for effective climate education.
CIRES Fellow Dr. Baylor Fox-Kemper goes over the basics of climate vs. weather, climate variability and how maritime and continental climates differ.
What does the past tell us about Earth's climate future? Check out Jim White's lecture on paleoclimatology and how we can use our knowledge on past patterns to predict how Earth's climate will change.
What is wind, and what causes it? Why are wind patterns different in various parts on Earth? In this video, we explain how pressure systems generate the movement of air, we discuss the impacts that surface roughness and daily cycles of heating and cooling have on wind speed and how the Coriolis force steers the global wind circulation.
How do wind turbines work? How can the wind’s kinetic energy be converted into electrical energy? In this video, we discuss the design of wind turbines, the basic physics behind the electricity production and what criteria are being used to locate wind farm by giving different examples from across the US.
Aimee Voth Siebert, Behavior Health and Inclusion Worklead at the Colorado Department of Public Health, describes what resilience looks like in the health and social sector in Colorado.
Alison George, Housing Director for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, describes what resilience looks like in the housing sector in Colorado.
Kate Busse (Local Resiliency Program Manager) and Rob Pressly (Resiliency Program Manager) with the Colorado Resiliency Office at the Colorado Department of Local Affairs describe the Colorado Resiliency Framework.
Danielle Lendriet, Regional Coordinator and Analyst at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, describes what resilience looks like in the economic sector in Colorado
Jeff Lukas, a scientist at the Western Water Assessment, discusses flooding in Colorado for the HEART Force project.
Doug Kluck, the Regional Climate Services Director at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, discusses drought in Colorado for the HEART Force Project.
Kevin Houck, Chief of Watershed and Flood Protection at the Colorado Water Conservation Board, describes what resilience looks like for watersheds and natural resources in Colorado.
Lizzie Kemp, Resilience Program Coordinator at the Colorado Department of Transportation, describes what resilience looks like for the infrastructure sector in Colorado.
Megan Cattau, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Earth Lab at University of Colorado Boulder, discusses wildfire in Colorado for the HEART Force project.
Waverly Klaw, Hazards and Land Use Planner with the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs, describes what resilience looks like for the community sector in Colorado.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Mark Serreze describes the Arctic as a highly varied environment undergoing some rapid changes. You'll learn that MOSAiC seeks to answer the questions: Why is the Arctic changing, and where are we headed?
In this specific lesson, Jonathan Griffith tells the story of Fridtjof Nansen's trailblazing journey through the Arctic in the 1893 Fram Expedition.
Si te llaman la atención los eventos del tiempo como las tormentas eléctricas, los huracanes y los tornados, esta presentación es para ti. Arelis M. Rivera-Giboyeaux, meteoróloga del Departamento de Energía compartirá su experiencia en el campo de las ciencias atmosfericas.
CIRES scientist Dr. Alessandra Pacini explains what space weather is, how it affects us here on Earth.
The conclusion to the Polar Visions series interviews citizens and climate scientists about how we can all make a difference in our world and slow climate change.
This video is part of the Polar Visions series on climate change. This video details the process and the importance of ice core drilling to paleoclimatology.
This video is part of the Polar Visions series on climate change. Learn about how changes in polar sea ice shift the Earth's climate.
This video is part of the Polar Visions series on climate change. Watch as climate scientists discuss how they track moving glaciers in the Arctic to better understand different layers in the ice.
This video is part of the Polar Visions series on climate change. This video gives a short overview on the history of the poles, including the exploration of Antarctica.
