Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Eocene H - Siletzia and Yellowstone With Ray Wells

Nick Zentner via YouTube

Overview

Explore the geological history of the Pacific Northwest in this comprehensive lecture focusing on the Eocene epoch, Siletzia terrane, and Yellowstone hotspot. Delve into topics such as the Tillamook episode, Columbia River Basalt, and the Crooked River Caldera. Learn about the docking of Siletzia and its implications through expert insights from Ray Wells and Meryl Beck's paleomagnetism research. Witness plate motion model animations and engage in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of how scientific thoughts on these geological phenomena have evolved over time.

Syllabus

Video Starts
Lecture Starts
Review of Past Session
Tillamook Episode
Columbia River Basalt
Yellowstone Hot Spot
Hot Spot Demo
Crooked River Caldera
Nick's Website - Eocene Papers
Where was Siletzia docked?
Ray Wells
Meryl Beck and Paleomagnetism
Siletzia Docking Diagram
Plate Motion Model Animation
How have thoughts changed?
Q&A
Toast and Goodbye

Taught by

Nick Zentner

Reviews

Start your review of Eocene H - Siletzia and Yellowstone With Ray Wells

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.