Eocene R - Idaho Batholith with Dave Rodgers

This course explores the geology of the Idaho Batholith, focusing on Eocene magmatism, tectonic rollback, structural relationships, Challis dikes, and associated mineral deposits. It also discusses geological dating methods and field-based mapping research.

Syllabus

Video Start
Lecture Start
Storytime - Dave Rodgers Teaching Nick
Review of Magmatic Flare Ups and Rollback
Similar Magmatic Flare Ups in Cascades and Idaho Batholith
Idaho Batholith
Was there a magmatic lull in Idaho?
Sevier Fold and Thrust Belt
Subduction or Slab Failure
Roadside Geology of Idaho
Dave Rodgers
Old Ideas and Dating Methods
Rollback in Idaho
Mining and Metal Deposits
Dave's Previous Research and Mapping
Reactivated Thrust Faults
Thoughts on Insular Superterrane Accreting
Basil Tikoff Email - Sierra Nevada and Idaho Batholith Not Connected
Ore Deposits
Challis Dikes
Laramide Ends - Challis Begins
Nick's Thesis Rough Draft
Q&A
Storytime - Nick's Grad School Experience
Toast and Goodbye