Explore the fascinating geology of the North Cascades in this comprehensive lecture on the Eocene period and the docking of Wrangellia. Delve into topics such as Large Igneous Provinces, hot spots like Yellowstone, Galapagos, and Iceland, and their geological significance. Examine key research papers, including Shellnutt's 2021 study linking Wrangellia flood basalts to the Galapagos hotspot. Investigate the evidence for Wrangellia's docking location, thrust faults, plutons, and the 100 Ma deformation event. Learn about the beginnings of the Rocky Mountains and upcoming geological conferences. Gain insights from expert Basil Tikoff and participate in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this complex geological history.
Overview
Syllabus
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Overview
Large Igneous Province LIP
Yellowstone Hot Spot YHS
Galapagos Hot Spot GHS
Iceland Hot Spot IHS
Google Earth
Iceland
Yellowstone
Hawaii
Galapagos
Nick's Website - Eocene Papers
Shellnutt 2021, Linking the Wrangellia Flood Basalts to the Galapagos Hotspot
Myrl Beck Frivolities - Paleomagnetism of Wrangellia
What evidence proves where Wrangellia docked?
Basil Tikoff Email - Wrangellia Evidence
Thrust Faults
Plutons
Where did Wrangellia dock?
Basil Tikoff
100 Ma Deformation
Rocky Mountains Beginnings
Future Penrose Conference
What do people agree on?
Q&A
Toast and Goodbye
Taught by
Nick Zentner
