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Eocene - Coast Mountains Batholith with Robinson Cecil

Nick Zentner via YouTube

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Explore the geology of the North Cascades and the Coast Mountains Batholith in this comprehensive lecture by CWU's Nick Zentner. Delve into the Eocene epoch, examining topics such as subduction, slab failure, magmatic flare-ups, and the formation of the Coast Mountains Batholith. Learn about the work of Robinson Cecil, isotope analysis of magmatic events, and the exhumation of the Central Gneiss Complex. Discover the concept of Baja BC, the restoration of the batholith, and future research directions in this field. Engage with an extensive Q&A session and gain insights into how this lecture connects to previous geological discussions. Perfect for geology enthusiasts and students seeking an in-depth understanding of the complex geological history of the North Cascades region.

Syllabus

Video Start
Lecture Start
Schedule and Eocene Papers
Coast Mountains Batholith CMB
Subduction or Slab Failure
Magmatic Flare Ups
IMS and INS Boundary
North Cascades are Part of CMB
Robinson Cecil
How big is the CMB?
Isotopes of Magmatic Flare Ups
Sierra Nevada Flare Ups
Melting the Mantle
Central Gneiss Complex Exhumation
Baja BC
Restoring the Batholith
Eocene Pluton
Future Research
Q&A
Recap and Connections to Previous Sessions
Toast and Goodbye

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Nick Zentner

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