Nick Zentner Courses

Eocene J - Siletzia Fireworks with Mike Eddy

New geochronology revises the Eocene story of the Pacific Northwest, tracing river reversal, sedimentary basins, and Siletzia’s folding.

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

Eocene I - Clockwise Rotation with Basil Tikoff

A geologic investigation of clockwise rotation in Washington and the Eocene tectonic forces that shaped the Cascades and Pacific Northwest.

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

Eocene H - Siletzia and Yellowstone With Ray Wells

Paleomagnetic evidence and plate-motion models reveal how Siletzia docked in the Pacific Northwest and relate its history to the Yellowstone hotspot.

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

Docking Siletzia with Erin Donaghy

A geology lecture reconstructing how the Siletzia oceanic plateau docked with the Pacific Northwest through volcanism, sedimentation, and tectonic collision.

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

Eocene E - Cretaceous Fireworks with Bob Miller

A geological interpretation of North Cascades plutons, terrane docking, thrusting, and strike-slip faulting from the Cretaceous into the Eocene.

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

Eocene D - Docking Wrangellia with Basil Tikoff

A lecture examining hotspot, paleomagnetic, thrust-fault, and pluton evidence to reconstruct where the Wrangellia terrane docked.

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

Eocene Oceanic Plateaus with Jerome Lesemann

Explore how mantle plumes, large igneous provinces, and arc rocks shaped oceanic plateaus in western North America.

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

Paradise Road Geology - Mount Rainier National Park

Explore Mount Rainier's geological wonders, from Stevens Ridge to Tatoosh Pluton, on a scenic drive to Sunrise. Learn about volcanic formations and ancient lava flows shaping the park's landscape.

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

Yellowstone Hot Spot and Idaho Geology - Karin Sigloch's Analysis

Explore the geological wonders of Idaho and the Yellowstone Hot Spot with expert insights, reactions to previous episodes, and live Q&A session.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sunrise Road Geology - Mount Rainier National Park

Explore Mount Rainier's geological wonders on Sunrise Road, uncovering the park's volcanic history and unique rock formations through an engaging drive-up tour.

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

Pre-Glacial Drainages - Ice Age Floods A to Z - Episode E

Explore pre-glacial drainage systems and their impact on Ice Age floods with geologist Nick Zentner. Discover ancient landscapes and geological processes that shaped North America.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 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

Volcano Science and Eruption Response as a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientist

Explore volcano science and eruption response through the eyes of a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist, gaining insights into monitoring and managing active volcanoes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Granite Falls Pluton - Mafic Enclaves and Geological Features

Explore mafic enclaves within the Granite Falls Pluton, guided by experts Nick Zentner and Jeff Tepper. Gain insights into this unique geological formation's composition and structure.

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