Nick Zentner Courses

Spirit Lake Pluton - A Geological Exploration of Road Outcrops

Explore the geological features and formations of the Spirit Lake Pluton through detailed examination of road outcrops in this field-based geological investigation.

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

Quaternary Vents and Plutonic Systems in the South Cascades of Washington

Explore the geological mapping of Quaternary vents and ancient plutonic formations in Washington's South Cascades, featuring insights from USGS expert Don Swanson.

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

Hannegan Caldera - A Geological Study Near Mount Baker Volcano

Explore the fascinating geological history of Hannegan Caldera near Mount Baker Volcano through expert insights on its formation, structure, and volcanic significance.

• YouTube
• 35 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

Hydrogeology and its Contribution to the Humanitarian Sector

Explore hydrogeology's vital role in humanitarian efforts with expert Luciano Marquetto. Gain insights into water resource management and its impact on global communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Silver Pass Volcanics and Teanaway Basalt in the Cascades

Explore the fascinating 'Breakoff Belt' magmas and volcanic formations in Washington's Cascades, focusing on Silver Pass Volcanics and Teanaway Basalt characteristics and geological significance.

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

Clarno Formation Magmas and Geology in Central Oregon

Explore the geological mysteries of Oregon's Clarno Formation, examining volcanic history and magmatic processes through expert insights from state geologist Jason McClaughry.

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

Grande Ronde Basalts - A Geological Study of Cascade Mountain Formations

Explore the geological mysteries of Grande Ronde Basalts across the Cascades through expert insights on formation patterns, distribution, and regional significance.

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

Calderas in the Cascades

Explore the fascinating world of Cascade Range calderas with geologist Dave Tucker, examining volcanic formations and geological history across Washington state.

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

Flood Basalts and the Cascades Uplift - A Geological History

Explore the geological history of the Pacific Northwest as experts examine flood basalt formations and their relationship to the dramatic uplift of the Cascade Range.

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

Timing of the Cascades Uplift - Understanding Geological Evidence

Explore the geological timeline of Cascades mountain formation with USGS expert Lydia Staisch, examining evidence and theories behind the region's dramatic uplift patterns.

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

Rise of the Cascades - New Perspectives on Mountain Formation Timing

Explore fascinating new geological theories about the timing and formation of the Cascade mountain range with Montana geologist Skye Cooley's groundbreaking research and insights.

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

Paul Winberry - Using Geophysics to Better Constrain Antarctica's Future Sea Level Contributions

Join Central Washington University Research Associate Paul Winberry in this 1-hour 14-minute lecture as he presents his latest research on using geophysics to better understand Antarctica's potential contributions to future sea level rise. The presentati…

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Yakutat Terrane Accretion in Southern Alaska

Discover how the Yakutat Terrane's collision shaped southern Alaska's geology with expert insights from Purdue University's Ken Ridgway in this 44-minute geological exploration.

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