Eocene H - Siletzia and Yellowstone With Ray Wells

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.

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