North Cascades Highway Geology with Stacia Gordon and Bob Miller
Offered By: Nick Zentner via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a geological journey through North Cascades National Park in this two-hour video featuring renowned geologists Stacia Gordon from the University of Nevada-Reno and Bob Miller from San Jose State University. Explore six key locations along the North Cascades Highway, starting with the Marblemount area and progressing through Gorge Falls Overlook, Diablo Lake Overlook, John Pierce Falls, Ross Lake Overlook, and Washington Pass Overlook. Gain insights into the unique geological formations and processes that have shaped this stunning landscape. Follow along with time-stamped segments for easy navigation through the various stops, each offering a detailed examination of the area's geological features and history.
Syllabus
Introduction
Marblemount Area
Gorge Falls Overlook
Diablo Lake Overlook
John Pierce Falls
Ross Lake Overlook
Washington Pass Overlook
Taught by
Nick Zentner
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