Eocene K - Chumstick Basin with Matt McClincy & Erin Donaghy

Explore the geology of the North Cascades in this comprehensive lecture focusing on the Eocene period and the Chumstick Basin. Join CWU's Nick Zentner as he hosts guest speakers Matt McClincy and Erin Donaghy, who share their expertise on the region's geological history. Delve into topics such as Siletzia formation, sedimentary layers, and updated dating techniques. Learn about the differences between the North Cascades and Cascades, examine old and new Chumstick dates, and gain insights from McClincy's master's thesis on the Chumstick Basin. Discover Donaghy's research on the Sunitsch and Clark Canyon 4 Tuffs, and engage in Q&A sessions with the experts. The lecture also covers environmental work, oil company funding in geological research, and provides visual aids including photos and thesis figures to enhance understanding of this fascinating geological area.