Explore the fascinating geology of Montana's Eocene magmas in this comprehensive 2-hour lecture by CWU's Nick Zentner, featuring guest speaker Kaleb Scarberry. Delve into the Crazy Eocene A to Z and North Cascades geology, covering topics such as magmatic flare-ups, the Boulder Batholith, ore deposits, and Eocene volcanics. Learn about hornblende barometry, extensional collapse of the Rockies, and critical mineral assessments. Enjoy field photos, discussions on ash flow tuffs, and shear couples. Engage with an extensive Q&A session with both Kaleb and Nick, gaining valuable insights into Montana's geological history and formations.
Overview
Syllabus
Video Start
Lecture Start
Storytime - Kaleb as Nick's Student
Schedule and Eocene Papers
Kaleb Photos
Chelsea Feeney Montana Maps
Magmatic Flare Ups Review
Montana Magmas
Kaleb Scarberry
Boulder Batholith
Butte
Ore Deposits
Batholith Brought to Surface with Thrust Ramps
Boulder Batholith and Elkhorn Mountain Volcanics
Hornblende Barometry
Butte Granites 9 km Uplift
Extensional Collapse of the Rockies
Eocene Volcanics in Montana
Absaroka Volcanics
Lowland Creek Volcanics
Critical Mineral Assessments
Field Photos
Base of an Ash Flow Tuff
Shear Couple
Q&A with Kaleb
Q&A with Nick
Toast and Goodbye
Taught by
Nick Zentner
