Nick Zentner Courses

Canadian Rockies Geology

Discover the fascinating geological formations and processes that shaped the majestic Canadian Rockies mountain range.

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

Alaska Tectonics

Discover groundbreaking research on Alaska's geological processes and tectonic activity with leading expert Dr. Karin Sigloch in this comprehensive geological exploration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Goat Rocks Rock Samples - NSF Project Update

Discover the latest findings from the NSF-funded Goat Rocks Project as researchers share insights into volcanic rock analysis and ongoing geological investigations.

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

Magmas in the North Cascades - Arc Magmas vs Slab-Failure Magmas

Explore geochemistry techniques to distinguish arc magmas from slab-failure magmas in Washington's North Cascades with expert geologists.

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

Introduction to Geology - Winter 2021

Explore fundamental geology concepts from rock formation and dating to plate tectonics, earthquakes, and Pacific Northwest geological features through engaging lectures.

• YouTube
• 2 days 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Slippery Slopes, Steady Hands - Landslide Hazard Geologists at Washington's DNR

Discover how geologists at Washington's DNR assess and manage landslide risks through field work, hazard mapping, and public safety protocols in this comprehensive presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mount Si and Alaska - Bedrock Connections Between Western Melange Belt and Chugach Terrane

Discover the fascinating geological connection between Mount Si's Western Melange Belt and Alaska's Kodiak Island through bedrock analysis in this North Bend field study.

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

Denali Fault Offset

Explore Alaska's Denali Fault system and tectonic processes with expert analysis of fault offset mechanisms and geological implications.

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

Deep in the Grand Canyon - A Geological Journey Down the Colorado River

Explore the Grand Canyon's geological wonders through a geologist's eyes during a memorable six-day Colorado River rafting expedition in Arizona.

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

Quadra Island Folded Limestone Geology

Explore folded limestone formations on Quadra Island with geological experts examining rock structures and deformation processes in this field reconnaissance.

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

Fault Displacements in Alaska

Explore Alaska's complex strike-slip fault systems and the challenges of geological restoration with expert analysis from a South Dakota School of Mines professor.

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

Orogenic Magmas - Part 2

Explore orogenic magma formation and processes in this geological presentation from the 2025 GAC meeting, featuring expert insights on mountain-building magmatic systems.

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

Orogenic Magmas - Part 1

Discover the formation and characteristics of orogenic magmas through expert geological analysis from the 2025 GAC meeting in Ottawa.

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

North Cascades Highway Geology with Stacia Gordon and Bob Miller

Explore North Cascades geology with experts at six scenic stops. Discover the area's unique geological features, formation processes, and breathtaking landscapes along the North Cascades Highway.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Crystalline Core with Stacia Gordon

Explore North Cascades geology, focusing on Skagit Gneiss formation, age dating methods, and crystalline core complexes. Learn about fault systems, crustal deformation, and recent geological research findings.

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