Nick Zentner Courses

Tamanowas Rock - The Birthplace of the Cascades

Explore the geological significance of Tamanowas Rock in Chimacum, Washington, and its role in the formation of the Cascade Mountains through expert insights and visual aids.

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

Glacial Lake Missoula - Ice Age Floods Series Episode U

Explore the fascinating history of Glacial Lake Missoula with geologist Larry Smith. Discover the impact of Ice Age floods on the Pacific Northwest landscape through expert insights and visual aids.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bonneville Flood - Ice Age Floods Series Episode 5

In-depth exploration of the Bonneville Flood, featuring expert discussions with Shawn Willsey and Jim O'Connor. Covers geological history, impact, and significance of this massive Ice Age flood event in the Pacific Northwest.

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

Long-Lived Yellowstone Hot Spot and Idaho

Explore the Yellowstone Hot Spot and Idaho's geology with expert Vic Camp, delving into volcanic history and tectonic processes.

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

Western Melange Belt of Washington - A Geological Analysis

Explore the geological complexities of Washington's Western Melange Belt with expert Jamie MacDonald, examining unique formations and structures east of Everett.

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

Geology of the Rimrock Lake Inlier in Washington State

Explore the geological mysteries of the Rimrock Lake Inlier near Yakima, Washington through expert insights on its unique exposed formations and structural characteristics.

• YouTube
• 32 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

Early Cascades Arc Magmas and Geochemistry

Dive into the fascinating geochemistry of Early Cascades arc magmas with Professor Jeff Tepper, exploring magmatic evolution and geological processes that shaped the Pacific Northwest.

• YouTube
• 34 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

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

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

Washington Geological Survey Resources - Stephanie Earls

Discover the resources and services of the Washington Geological Survey with librarian Stephanie Earls, including digital tools for accessing geological data and information.

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

Lava Dams - Lecture 5

Explore the geological phenomenon of lava dams in this comprehensive lecture by Nick Zentner, examining their formation, impact, and significance in geological history.

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