Supervolcanoes in the Pacific Northwest

[@499PUCK]

Nick is a national treasure. A smart man who can speak to an audience of multiple educational levels. He never talks down or uses “tech” speak. What a skill.

[@killerjoker222]

Third time listening to this one and I still find it interesting it's just the passion he has for it it's infectious in a good way ☺️

[@mustavogaia2655]

Most impressive that this video has over one million views, as other from Nick on this channel.

[@suehinson1629]

I could listen to Mr. Zentner's lectures and discussions for hours on end without losing interest or focus! He was born to teach and many are blessed to attend in person but many more are blessed to attend here as I am one. I hope and pray that anyone finding their selves the opportunity to "attend" will take full advantage. I promise you will not regret or forget! Thank you so very much, Mr Zentner, for your time you spend teaching us students! Much love and admiration, God bless.

[@wapiti3750]

He's one very smart German!

[@Cebuana59]

I am watching this from Australia. No doubt Nick Zentner is one of the best geology lecturer, if not the best. I find his lectures compelling and really informative. I am being re educated .

[@TheRaoulsdaddy]

same here

[@RICDirector]

He's making my brain fizz. Very nice. :) Now I want him to lecture on the Chico, CA area and I'm subscribing and and and....LOL! :)

[@kevinmcfarley156]

Watching from Bogota, Colombia.

[@_nebulousthoughts]

@@TheRaoulsdaddy snap same here

[@StaceyMayer]

He's terrific! We so enjoy him!

[@tobyjugg6202]

3 years on and I still watch Mr Zentner explaining the previously impossible to comprehend features of so long ago. The University is privileged to have such a fantastic teacher and communicator on its staff.

[@happyhighway106]

#586 I'm 71 years old and I just learned something new! Thanks, Professor!

[@tony10980]

This guy is a phenomenally engaging teacher.

[@troynoland2457]

I agree

[@jennifercochranwilcox687]

@@troynoland2457Yo también. I also love your name.

[@highstandards6226]

@@jennifercochranwilcox687 the BEST ONES are!

[@gunnarkaestle]

I wonder how he gets me interesting listening to such boring stuff like rock formation. He is really a marvellous motivator of his audience.

[@muhammadfakhruddinhanif7502]

He is so fckin smart tbh

[@chromabotia]

Just discovered these lectures. Nick Zentner is a national resource!

[@connorlancaster7541]

Hello does anyone here believe in Jesus?

[@bonnieballew7762]

Not resource but a national treasure. The way he presents things are fascinating and interesting.

[@llamuth1919]

I truly admire and appreciate this brilliant gentleman! Not only is he full of fantastic info but his delivery of same is a combination of straight up and laughs and sarcasm! And I really dig the cheap shots!!! Thank you, thank you! And God bless you!

[@williambissell794]

It's 2:45 AM. I just finished another of Nick's lectures. I should know better than to start watching so late because I can't turn them off. I'm so glad I found these.

[@tomroderick8213]

My late wife was a Geologist (sedimentary and carbonate) and watching this video brought back so many memories of her. Although I am a 73 year old engineer I took a number of geology courses (in self defense) and this was one of the best presentations ever. I also really appreciated the emphasis on the difference in scale between a super volcano and other types. I just subscribed and will be back for more.

[@angeline12345]

Do you think 🤔 under the Arctic melting ice could be a super volcano caldron what do you think?😮

[@isaiahoconnor8236]

I thought I found a Documentary. Found a lecture. Was not disappointed. This was way better!

[@davidsradioroom9678]

I also was looking fir a documentary. I found a lecture instead. The lecture was more fascinating than a documentary could ever be. The video production side was very well done. It made the lecture flow much better,

[@kathyyoung1774]

Some people are interesting and effective presenters. Others are so boring they put your teeth to sleep. Nice to stumble onto a good one.

[@karlroseman6119]

i have watched this 3 times lol gets me every time

[@johnopalko5223]

I get lots of random recommendations from KZbin. Most of them aren't worth the effort to click the mouse button. Every once in a while, though, one pays off. This was one of them. Professor Zentner is obviously in love with his work and his enthusiasm is wonderful to see. Now I need to watch the rest of his lectures.

[@TaylorSmith-fz7qn]

You are in for a treat if you do. Welcome aboard John.

[@scottsinclair366]

Agreed, John, Dr. Zentner is really engaging. I never took geology in school so his lectures are new information for me......and entertaining..

[@jacksteinmetz7092]

I love your teachings of the volcanoes, I had a hard time in school learning, but now at 50 I want to learn everything that I can. You are a great teacher. Kids have no idea how lucky they are to have you. Keep up the great work. God bless you!

[@connorlancaster7541]

Hello do you believe in Jesus?

[@Heretical_Theology]

It's cool to see someone so excited and not afraid to nerd out while they teach! Passion is a great asset to teaching.

[@samsmom1491]

That's why I keep coming back to this channel! His passion is infectious.

[@dirtbagsinc.1689]

Nick is my fav

[@theiirishhound-6350]

I watched a couple of times and I will watch more

[@bethewalt7385]

So good, no computers, no pie charts, just a teacher wise and enthusiastically full of ALL the knowledge. Love this !!! He's engaging and dynamic, but not gratuitously, he's specific, excited and a wonderfully dynamic communicator, imparting his teachings to us plebeians, can listen all day...... Thanks good sir, kind professor......

[@stevensavoca7605]

I am a truck driver and have been amazed by the rock formations for the last 20 years. Your explanation explains many of the questions I have wondering how these formations formed. It has taken your lifetime of learning to explain my wonderment of nature.

[@bbellefson]

Probably the only person on earth who can make geology downright exciting. Thanks for the upload!

[@sjmcn500]

If I'd had Nick as my prof for first year geology I would have stayed as a geology major -- great lecturer!

[@StaceyMayer]

I sure understand that - he's just wonderful.

[@timothyknutsen5212]

Yeah, pretty cool stuff.

[@runcycleskixc]

it's a self-selection thing. If one loves geology so much, that she/he can withstand a horrible lecturer and remain in the field regardless, she/he is born to be a geologist XD

[@mattmason1986]

Indeed we are

[@MediaMoments]

I agree. At one point, I had as many geology credits as I did for my major. (Mass Communications.) Had Nick been one of my teachers, it might have swayed me toward geology. (Well, that, and if I'd had a better memory. No matter how many times I read some of the material, it just wouldn't stick in my head long enough for a test.)

[@hgbugalou]

I wish there was more geology content like this on youtube.

[@marxjenn1]

Just the best. Educational and entertaining from a master teacher.

[@janmaska1231]

Your prayers have been heard. During this year of pandemic and isolation, Nick did an amazing thing. A wonderful, amazing series of lectures from his own backyard. I strongly recommend all of them: kzbin.info/door/4szl4Ra1ZD3m80wJP40UBA

[@lazyjackass77]

Ever heard of Randall Carlson? Hundreds of hours of content by him are available on YT.

[@shawnwillsey]

I've put together a collection of short field-based videos here: kzbin.info/door/B1t-8MBhxyDVabeUcTj0Zw

[@meredithcurtin9358]

Oh, me too!!!

[@dannymccarty6680]

This lecture is one of Nick’s finest. Within the first 30 seconds his story sets a hook that’s impossible to escape. I’ve never grown weary of this presentation. It’s gold. :-)

[@Beobout6]

Great lecture. Easy to understand and entertaining. It really kicks ash.

[@mattmason1986]

😇

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

Nick Zentner is the basalt of the earth, all right.

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

Lol.

[@samsmom1491]

...kicks ash...😂😂😂

[@danielswitzer1270]

😆...His lectures are a large blast.

[@slashusr]

I could listen to this guy all day, and I'm not even a geologist. I really learned a great deal today. "Know Your Volcanoes!", indeed!

[@lindamyers1386]

I'm a Botanist and I'm enthralled.

[@jimmoyer8633]

Hello Nick, I am a Merchant Marine on a ship in the Salish Sea... in between driving, I found your lecture... you are a gem sir... Jim

[@abelis644]

❤Salish Sea...❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤

[@esquire1229]

Such Expert Geologists should be treasured and never taken for granite! (yes..that was bad pun!)

[@TaylorSmith-fz7qn]

Oh that was SUPER cool! Being an Inland Northwest resident, I sure do appreciate these lectures. Something about knowing what has happened with the ground I stand on; it's for whatever reason very important to me. Nick, Chris, and Central are doing a great thing with these. I can tell that they're having an impact with people the world over, and the time and effort and money that goes in; it's all free for the general public. It's amazing, and extremely important. So, thank you!

[@cjm081]

At 35:40 it's actually Tent Rocks National Monument. Bandelier National Monument is correctly pictured at 35:50.

[@ThatTracyJuneStafford]

The way that he describes 1980 Mt Saint Helens eruption... this, is EXACTLY what we saw and felt in Moses Lake, WA. We watched the birds die. Painful. Unforgettable.

[@finnish1954]

As a 68-year old person who was raised in the Boise, Idaho area I have driven the Snake River Plateau on Interstate 84 for decades; even over to Yellowstone Park. l I have flown over the Bruneau-Jarbidge area in a small airplane at low altitude. I have also driven through Yakima and Ellensburg. With this wonderful lecture, I now have answers to the varied geology of the great northwest. Thank you.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

It makes my day when a Nick Zentner lecture gets uploaded.

[@mattsmith7746]

Gerry James Edwards, makes my days also.

[@bdickinson6751]

He reminds me of my h.s. earth science teacher. Engaging as well as humorous while you learned!

[@ianallen738]

Totally. Im sitting way over in Copenhagen, Denmark and watching. Max cozy.

[@michaelshields7939]

just got watchout for rising sea levels in Denmark @@ianallen738

[@WanderingSkunk]

What’s this guys story, he’s awesome.

[@clarecasey1841]

I dated this amazing profs son when I was in 10th grade for a month or so. He's this funny all the time and a popular professor amongst the many Ellensburg youths. Such a good lecture.

[@billiondollardan]

the accretionary lapilli part was INCREDIBLE! Fossilized hail... amazing

[@TaylorSmith-fz7qn]

And the ice in my cup is lucky to make it 11.8 minutes. I agree.

[@franktippin7718]

What I like most about Nick Zentner's lectures is that he always seems to bases his lectures around recent findings in geology. He gives the audience access to research that is mostly hidden behind pay walls. Much of what he has presented over the last decade has only reached popular literature since 2016. Keep up the good work, Nick.

[@timwood225]

Nick Zentner. A master teacher. Worth the watch for the mastery alone.

[@jatoav8or]

I’m 60 yr old SW Wa. resident & always been interested in geology but listening to professor Zentner’s lectures gets me excited. Every trip I take I’m examining the landscape with a better understanding.

[@reddrabbit505]

Being a great professor is a skill. Not just know the material - but also present it in a way that is engaging and easier to learn. This gentleman is very good. He is so into it that he got chalk stains on his cheek and just keeps teaching.

[@goldenscales]

I'm glad I clicked on this. Wow. Just, wow.

[@TheWeatherbuff]

I'm a meteorologist from Colorado and just found this channel, (and this is the first video I watched). Whenever there is a geologic event, who do the TV and Radio people turn to? The meteorologists. I've had one semester of (extremely) basic geology. This lecture is absolute gold, especially the petrified hail. Professor Nick is amazing.

[@kerinholmstrom250]

I'm bingeing on the best geological info ever! When I was in university the prof put us to sleep(then we got a new one) but they never made it so informative or easy to understand! At 64 I'm officially a Nick Zentner fan.

[@TaleOfTwoIdiots]

It's been so long since I was at college I'd almost forgotten how utterly engrossing a good lecture from a good professor could be. Thank you, Nick Zentner!

[@fizzys26]

I have no idea why KZbin recommended this video to me, but I loved it.

[@disgustedvet]

I'm 74 years old and have more than the average layman's interest in volcanology and i learned more from this lecture than from all my previous sources. Fantastic AND easy to understand .

[@khunopie9159]

Happy 74th birthday son!

[@autohmae]

Recently I heard, of all the planets in our solar system, earth is the only one with tectonic plates and also the only one we know off at this time. And it was suggested this might even be a reason we exist at all and how rare it is that we exist in this universe so maybe that explains the Fermi paradox.

[@adamt5986]

What causes hot spots? How far back can we trace the Yellowstone hotspot? From what I gather, the lava pipes, basalt flows were caused by the Yellowstone hotspot correct? Great videos. Map of Idaho shown in 1:01:34 almost shows the path of the calderas with the rotation on the pnw over time

[@cyc7lops]

Wow, what a great lecturer Nick Zentner. Phenomenal talent. I'll be searching for more of his videos.

[@dudleydoright2706]

As a survivor of MT ST Hellens I can tell you that this video and lecture is even informing me, who was there.

[@ardishorwich4601]

I can’t get enough of this.

[@SpeedNoodles]

I love all of your lectures, but I think this one is my favorite. "That's why Yellowstone is such a freak show!!"

[@billmiller4972]

Once read "The Devil's dictionary" by A. Bierce in a bus. All the time laughing. People nearly called the police.

[@maryjanegreen7601]

lol

[@dcpack]

Government or University employee? Always wonder who gets to watch hour long videos at "work".

[@bobflendorg1064]

@@dcpack I was thinking the same thing.

[@SpeedNoodles]

people who have to wait for work to come to them and can't "create" work - gotta be here whether there's anything to do or not.

[@jwar725]

I reside in Oregon and a native to the US Pacific Northwest.. Because of your on-line lectures, my trailhead hikes and roadside travels to the Oregon coast, the Columbia Gorge, the Oregon high desert, and into Washington State take on a completely new lens and appreciation for Geology. Congratulations for being an effective advocate and educator of Geology to an ever growing regional, national, and global audience. Geology matters. You make talking about rocks a very cool thing.

[@joem1102]

Visit the crooked river caldera that Prineville sits in. It blew 29 million years ago. 20 plus miles long 12 miles wide

[@ghostindamachine]

Fantastic! I learned more in 1 hour watching this than in my 41 years looking at tv in Europe

[@rdallas81]

I'm guessing your ass is pretty sore and flat. I had a hard time watching this for an hour. Sitting on the toilet is challenging after 10 minutes or so.....so to watch tv for 41 years, the entertainment value in the productions of your country must be absolutely on fire...

[@reddrabbit505]

I live near valles caldera in New Mexico. The rocks in the area are called bandelier tuff and are lighter in weight than you would expect when you pick them up.

[@ExoticTerrain]

You're so entertaining while you teach! Thank you for these lectures!

[@dlb83082]

I love his enthusiasm - passion makes a good teacher

[@MichaelCampbell01]

Fascinating. First thing I've ever seen from Nick Zentner, but definitely not the last!

[@MrOlgrumpy]

1980 was 40 years ago-----wow how time flies,but hardly a moment in the scale of the volcanic timeline

[@abelis644]

I lived in Winnipeg Manitoba when Mt. St. Helens blew, 2360 kilometers away. Over the next few days we received ash that covered everything, my car included. And our sky turned pinkish, and our sunsets were magnificent!!!

[@scottyV1000]

1980 was the first year of my career as a chemist. I retired this year and discovered these talks. As luck would have it I have a bottle of St. Helen's ash sitting in a drawer that I got 40 years ago and I'm going to take a look at it now to see if it has black specks.

[@EvaFleming]

I am so glad I found this video. I've been a hobbyist geologist, volcanologist, and seismologist for 20 years. I consume as much as I can on these topics and track earthquakes and eruptions worldwide. I am happy to say I knew nearly everything he presented from various other sources, but his presentation beats everyone else I've read or watched.

[@nomadhawg]

I wish all professors had this guy’s enthusiasm. I love learning from people who get excited about what they do.

[@nohphd]

Yes! Another excellent presentation by Nick!

[@YuccaSpeedShop]

This is the coolest thing I've watched all week.

[@JJMHigner]

I would love a talk on Mt. Adams and the lesser known mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Thank you so much!

[@michaelkeogh4143]

This man is one of the best lecturers since sliced bread. awesome, and thank you for your time invested in this subject you are so passionate about. ROCK ON!

[@harrybailey6299]

Great information along with a superb presentation. Good to know how our Continent works. Learned about Volcanoes I never new existed. Time to take a field trip. Thanks Prof.Nick

[@tubularfrog]

For all the college lectures I fell asleep in as a student many years ago, I must say that Professor Zentner's presentation was fascinating. I learned several new facts from this lecture. Very entertaining and informative.

[@astrobat81z45]

I learned more from this YT channel,then I ever learned at school, subscribed.thanks and greetings from CZ

[@treck87]

Better watch out for that supervolcano next to you in Germany. That might be fun to explore and look at the rocks there.

[@redinthethevalley]

treck87 hello😊 could you please tell me that name of that volcano please I'd like to research that one some🙂🙂 cheers🍻from🇨🇦

[@treck87]

@@redinthethevalley The Laacher See volcano. It is increasing it's activity more these days.

[@loulagregg8468]

As a recent Texan transplant, I really enjoy these lectures. So informative and presented in a vivacious (animated, if vivacious is too feminine) manner by a very intelligent man with a love for his subject. I, too, enjoy having the updated material included, and I am sure they are not easy to add to already taped material. Thank you to CWU and Nick Zentner!

[@Cecilyeg]

This man is a wonderful speaker! If I could I would take classes from him!!

[@WanderingSkunk]

Wow, this gentleman is an extremely good Presenter. Kudos, thanks for posting.

[@robinblankenship9234]

What a wonderful example of why everyone should love learning, love science, love their existence.

[@michaelwier1222]

He could give a lecture n how and why paint dries and the audience would be enthralled.

[@pattykoller5009]

Hurricane

[@FarlandHowe]

I was not disappointed. Another great lecture. Excellent!

[@chrismoody1342]

I’ve listened to many lectures from Nick. What a fine speaker. From taking two semesters of geology in the 80’s, I can’t tell you how fascinating I find these lectures are to me. I have learned so much from this guy. Thank you Nick and CWU.

[@richardmourdock2719]

Love the ending of the xenoliths....Great stuff Doctor Zenter, This retired geologist is viewing many of your vids getting ready to take a group of first/second year students to SW Texas next year. The Big Bend National Park tuffs and ash flows take on an entirely new perspective.

[@americalost5100]

Some of the best geology lectures on KZbin. Like a detective story. You know his University lectures have got to be great and very popular.

[@johnleslie7788]

Thanks Nick. Very informative. When you showed the Paleozoic limestone rocks embedded in the tuff, I realized the inconceivable amount of energy involved in these eruptions. One wonders how high in the atmosphere those rocks flew before falling back to earth.

[@vegassims7]

Yet another FASCINATING lecture! I could watch your lectures all day, not only informative, but fun and terribly interesting. Cannot wait for the next one.

[@asimo15]

how can you not get infected by Nick's enthusiasm ? I wish my professors would have been like that ! thanks for a wonderful presentation !

[@edwardhanson3664]

I was blessed to have such a geology professor where I went to college. He was also a photography enthusiast, which also infected us.

[@D45VR]

I'm sure there are professors wishingfor the sane from students.

[@troythomason8032]

Very entertaining and informative. This is the first video I've watched by Nick Zentner but certainly not the last. Thanks Nick and CWU for posting these lectures.

[@Westlake]

What a great story! Been hooked watching your lectures and teachings about the crazy earth/geological events in the PNW. The videos and images help to tie it all together. The students are lucky to have you. Hi from southern Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@lornalloyd9594]

I grew up in a little sage creek valley aboutforty miles north of yellowstone park, when wwe got old. Enuf to go forkwalks by oursehlvdues we found things like seashells embedded in the limestone and loose shells onrhe trails and were so curious how thesecjreatires got up there

[@lukefromtexas]

This is what makes KZbin great. Great lecture. I learned so much.

[@mikereger1186]

I’m only a layman but I understood this and enjoyed it. Great stuff ;)

[@partlycloudy7707]

Ever since my semester ended, I've been craving something new to learn. This guy reminds me of my Genetics professor, who used the lecture hall black boards and told a story every lecture. I sure miss that class.

[@zendave43]

Nick is changing the world by enlightening minds !

[@Erik-rp1hi]

Fascinating. Going from Los Angeles up to Mammoth Lakes on 395 you pass some cylinder cones that look like they are from another planet. I've been a fan of geology all my life. Great talk. His enthusiasm is catching.

[@rdallas81]

Awesome! Thanks. One day I will see myself!

[@Crystal-tz7jt]

Excellent speaker! I enjoy these lectures! Thank you!!

[@jackssmirkingrevenge9365]

the fact that there are calderas even bigger than yellowstone is absolutely terrifying

[@Grundag]

The most worthwhile thing I have seen this morning ( sure to include many hours forthcoming since my 'work' has nothing to do with my passion, the History of the Earth )

[@arthurhunt642]

I love geology. I can learn a lot listening this Gentleman and never tire of his lecturers.

[@teaguejelinek4038]

Haha it's go good at it 😉

[@johngregory4801]

SO MUCH INFORMATION was in this video! Thank you!

[@George-pl7dw]

The Greatest Geologic Show of our time ! Nick stands layers above all other presenters !

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

One inescapable conclusion suggests itself to me thanks to Prof. Zentner and this brilliant (as usual) video: _Marching Calderas_ would be a great name for a rock band. 😎

[@myearsloveit]

I concur

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

Could be the Central WA U’s marching band

[@terriholliday8038]

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[@terriholliday8038]

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[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

6:28 .....is that what we found? at a construction site in Spokane, they dug down into the side of a hill and there was a clear, foot thick line of ash. I assume it was Mt St Helens but it was so far down, it didn't make sense that it would be from decades ago, given how deep it was.

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

it was in suncrest, outside of Spokane. I'm sure you know the source but if you would like a sample, just ask. I saved a ton. I have plenty to share. it was far below the surface layer of ground but so clearly ash, I got samples.

[@vincentaarts2289]

Nice work Nick, I'm learning so much from your lectures. Thanks a bunch, keep going!

[@gaylerobertson7971]

I absolutely LOVED this!!! I'm glad I got up this morning...I learned something - and so very entertainingly!!

[@bonniebabird]

Why are we no longer seeing Nick's wonderful geology lessons!?! I miss them!! ❤🖒❤

[@kaycox19]

Awesome lecture - thanks for posting.

[@ClariceAust]

Very informative and interesting; I watched it right through. Thanks.

[@chinookvalley]

Thanks. Incredible. I live at the foot of the southern Colorado Rockies. Amazed every single day at what our rocks show me. Seashells, sea horses, fossils, and fuels - all found at 8,000' plus.

[@j.k.asbill6131]

Earth is so full of secrets and mystery. Too bad we don't treat her better

[@kimhawes624]

Thanks, Nick. Geology is WAYYY more interesting now than when I was an undergrad.

[@mariashelly6392]

I could listen to this guy all day. Preach, brother, I love me some volcano lectures!!!!!

[@jmdixon519]

Thanks CWU!!!!!

[@Metaplayer]

I've been meaning to make my evening coffee while watching this, but I just can't pull myself away from the screen; that's how good it is

[@watchthe1369]

I was flying home from Washington DC, we were not sure where we were going to divert to instead of Portland.

[@Bugsy85]

Props to this guy Nick Zentner. One of these videos appeared in my recommended after watching a cascadia earthquake video. I'm not big on geology. But after an afternoon watching about 4 of these presentation videos, it's extremely interesting. I've now subscribed to the channel. Thanks for educating me.

[@drdoolittle5724]

Only Super Humans can produce like that, thank you very much Nick.

[@Fox1nDen]

This has to be my favorite of yours. Thanks Nick for teaching us so much about the ancient history of our nation. so much real science, and critical thinking.