Nick Zentner Courses

Eocene J - Siletzia Fireworks with Mike Eddy

Explore the Eocene geology of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the Swuak Formation, river reversals, and Siletzia folding. Learn about geochronology techniques and recent discoveries in North Cascades geology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eocene I - Clockwise Rotation with Basil Tikoff

Explore the geological history of Washington's Eocene period, focusing on clockwise rotation and its impact on the Cascades, with insights from expert Basil Tikoff.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eocene H - Siletzia and Yellowstone With Ray Wells

Explore the Eocene epoch, focusing on Siletzia and Yellowstone. Learn about plate tectonics, hot spots, and geological formations with expert insights and demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Docking Siletzia with Erin Donaghy

Explore the geological history of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the Eocene epoch and the docking of Siletzia, with insights from geologist Erin Donaghy and host Nick Zentner.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eocene E - Cretaceous Fireworks with Bob Miller

Explore North Cascades geology, focusing on Eocene events and Cretaceous tectonic activity. Dive into plate movements, fault systems, and pluton formation, with insights from recent research and expert perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eocene D - Docking Wrangellia with Basil Tikoff

Explore the geological history of Wrangellia, hot spots, and North Cascades formation. Delve into paleomagnetic evidence, tectonic processes, and ongoing debates in this comprehensive lecture on Eocene geology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eocene Oceanic Plateaus with Jerome Lesemann

Explore oceanic plateaus, mantle plumes, and North Cascades geology with expert insights on Wrangellia, Siletzia, and Vancouver Island. Gain understanding of large igneous provinces and geological formations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Goat Rocks Tephra - Volcanic Complex in South Cascades, Washington

Explore the Goat Rocks Volcanic Complex with Dr. Hannah Shamloo, uncovering its geological history and significance in Washington's South Cascades.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bretz and the Channeled Scablands - New Discoveries

Explore the groundbreaking discoveries of J Harlen Bretz and the Channeled Scablands, uncovering new insights into this fascinating geological phenomenon and its impact on our understanding of Earth's history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tatoosh Sill in Mount Rainier National Park - Geological Outcrops Along Highway 410

Explore geological formations along Highway 410, including the Ohanapecosh Formation and Tatoosh Sill, with insights from outcrops between Chinook and Cayuse Pass.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Field Work in the South Cascades - Reflections of a USGS Geologist

Explore the geological history of Washington's South Cascades through the eyes of veteran USGS geologist Don Swanson, reflecting on decades of field research and discoveries.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Magmas East of Idaho - Geological Analysis with Jeff Tepper

Explore the geological mysteries of Idaho's magmas with expert Jeff Tepper, delving into volcanic history and its implications for the region's unique landscape.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Idaho - Big Picture Tectonics

Explore Idaho's geological history and tectonic processes with expert insights, focusing on the Idaho Batholith and its formation over millions of years.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Idaho Slab Curtain - New Pacific Northwest Seismic Tomography

Explore Pacific Northwest seismic tomography with experts Nick Zentner and Gene Humphreys, uncovering new insights into the Idaho Slab Curtain and regional geology.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

White Pass Outcrops - Geological Exploration on Highway 12

Explore rock formations along Highway 12 near White Pass, uncovering geological wonders and their fascinating histories in this engaging field trip.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video