Plate Tectonics and People
USGS
Explore plate tectonics with this USGS course! Learn how Earth's dynamic plates shape our world and impact human lives.
More resources on Geology & Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics on Wikipedia (with refs)
Detailed overview with sources (often starting point in threads)
Understanding Plate Motions
PALEOMAP project visualizations (r/geology practitioner favorite)
This Dynamic Earth - USGS
Comprehensive free guide to plate tectonics (top rec in r/geology)
Planet Earth...and You!
Earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, ice ages, landslides, floods, life evolution, plate motionsâall of these phenomena have interacted over the vast expanses of deep time to sculpt the dynamic planet that we live on today. Planet Earth presents an overview of several aspects of our home, from a geological perspective. We begin with earthquakesâwhat they are, what causes them, what effects they have, and what we can do about them. We will emphasize that plate tectonicsâthe grand unifying theory of geologyâexplains how the map of our planet's surface has changed radically over geologic time, and why present-day geologic activityâincluding a variety of devastating natural disasters such as earthquakesâoccur where they do. We consider volcanoes, types of eruptions, and typical rocks found there. Finally, we will delve into the processes that produce the energy and mineral resources that modern society depends on, to help understand the context of the environment and sustainability challenges that we will face in the future.
Introduction to Geology
Explore Earth's formation and plate tectonics with this introductory geology course from Roger Summons et al.
Geology Podcast
A Geology and Earth Science Podcast. Join Chris, an award-winning geology teacher, and Jesse, a geoscience professor, in discussing the amazing features of our planet and their impact on your everyday life. No prior knowledge required. New episodes coming at you every week. Listen, subscribe, share with someone you know!