102 - Understanding how water shapes our planet

How you ever wondered how strong the water molecule H₂O is? Join Professor Søren Munch Kristiansen of Aarhus University as he explains the important role water plays in shaping the Earth.

Course overview

Modules
Modules: 5
Completion time
Completion time: 20 minutes
Difficulty level
Difficulty level: Intermediate

Course modules

00:02:49

The power of water

Water is a powerful force that shapes the Earth's surface. Join Professor Søren Munch Kristiansen as he explores the unique properties of the H₂O molecule, its different states, and how they contribute to the formation of our planet's landscape.

00:03:29

Ice - the strongest power

Ice is one of the most powerful forces in nature, capable of shaping entire landscapes over thousands of years. Join Professor Søren Munch Kristiansen as he explores how ice and glaciations have carved out valleys, altered sea levels, and left a lasting mark on our planet’s surface.

00:03:51

The power of flowing water

Water is a dynamic force that sculpts our planet in remarkable ways. Join Professor Søren Munch Kristiansen as he explores how flowing water plays an important role in shaping landscapes, transporting sediments, and influencing the Earth’s surface.

00:03:53

The power of coastal water

Water constantly shapes our coastlines in profound ways. Join Professor Søren Munch Kristiansen as he explores how waves, tides, and storms sculpt our planet’s shores and influence the dynamic coastal environments.

00:03:20

The power journey of water - from sky to soil

Since before humans existed, water has shaped our planet. Join Professor Søren Munch Kristiansen as he traces the journey of water from its descent as rain to its role as groundwater, uncovering the profound impact water continues to have on our planet.

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