Learn how nature forms these beautiful patterns and how to identify them in ancient rock formations

A special thanks to Daniel Coe for sharing the Lidar images. You can see more of his amazing images at www.flickr.com...
fluvial systems, point bars, geology, Earth Science Education,
#geology, #myroncook, Wyoming geology, Eocene, Jurassic, Utah Geology, fluvial sedimentology, geomorphology,

[@robertvierra9917]

Myron Cook is the Bob Ross of geology. A soothing voice and yet a diligent teacher. Please don't stop making videos for us.

[@whyjnot420]

With slightly better cadence he could be the Carl Sagan of geology. But to be fair, that is a pretty high bar and he isn't too far from it.

[@jimburnsjr.]

He really is the Bob Ross of Geology...great comment.

[@garyb6219]

I like that he is Myron Cook.

[@75blackviking]

Myron single handedly creates better educational content than the armies of specialists at the discovery channel. This guy is at the top of his game, every episode.

[@baTonkaTruck]

Your videos are the very peak of what the internet was designed for: Free exchange of knowledge for the benefit of all.

[@paigel8777]

Please keep making these! I’m a geo/environmental student and I am learning so much!

[@user-iv7pl2uo7q]

Nature is the basis of human art & design......but is never equaled.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Well , humans are as natural as anything else on this planet so everything they do is “natural” or “done by nature”

[@dosenbrenner6386]

When u remove sky, plants, ground, clouds, and only shows river flow and then in same time show human blood sistem only, no skin, no hair, no bones, only blood sistem u gona see the same shape of the flow.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@dosenbrenner6386 🤦‍♂️

[@dosenbrenner6386]

Guapo returns On Internet you can find images of the scan of All rivers of Earth and scan of human blood sistem. Match them and Tell me what u see? U can do the same Whith human brain map of neurons and the newest map of the Univers, u gona be amezing of the similarity. To decide if this the truth, i leave up to you.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@dosenbrenner6386 yes I am familiar. So you accept everything you see on the internet as absolute truth without any deeper investigation? I suggest you try to look at things a little more objectively and don’t believe everything you see just because it seems cool.

[@CTSFanSam]

One nice thing about those Bighorn Badlands is, with such low vegetation, it is far easier to see the geology. It is on my bucket list to spend some time in those badlands. Thanks for sharing!

[@dustman96]

I've been there a couple times, very cool. And now that I have a better concept of how some of it formed I want to go back again.

[@stevengeorge5605]

Another outstanding video, Myron! I definitely learn something from all of your videos. Thank you!

[@LeoDomitrix]

Stunning visuals. The scale of some of the deposits has given me a new appreciation for lowland/flatland waterways. It makes sense, but I never *thought* about it. On scale, I mean. The creeks I roamed in the Appalachians throughout my life, from Maine to Virginia, often cut into banks, showed course changes with deposits after flash floods/floods, but I didn't really think it through. Now I'm thinking. "What's the creek from my childhood gonna leave in the geologic record?" Thank you, Mr. Cook!

[@williambock1821]

I love the amount of extrapolation required in geology. This particular field of study is akin to sharpening the imagination on an outcropping of stone.

[@spud4242]

fascinating ! to see a river move so much in only 33 years! Those LIDAR images are beautiful.

[@greenman6141]

Wow, just wow.. Another just brilliant video. He explained this fascinating and beautiful feature of earth's landscapes in such a clear way. I've never seen the like before for meandering rivers. The details are fascinating even without then having it shown in the landscape he was walking through. Drawing on the photos of where he stands was so massively helpful. Many lectures include drawings of features, and then photos or videos of them too. But it is too often not that clear to the layperson, or not total layperson, how to map the drawn features on to the actual land. I wish everyone would do that....use the photos/videos and mark or draw on them. And using the LIDAR images...their beauty alone makes seeing them a gift, but to now have a way of interpreting that beauty, makes them more stunning. These videos are so wonderful. He cannot do enough of them.

[@donnavorce8856]

Yes. You so nicely put into words exactly how Myron's lectures help me learn.

[@myroncook]

Thank you for the kind words, Green Man.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Mr Cook, watching your videos has helped me look at the world around me in a different way. I wish I was younger I would study geology at the university level. But I can still watch videos and read books,and go out and admire this world. Thank you so much.

[@myroncook]

Thank you, Dave

[@DARIO_S]

Like I said, can't get enough of geology that is presented in this way. Thank You Myron and thank You the rest of the crew.

[@John-ir2zf]

Great presentation, like always ! The personal perspective of the drop points, followed by the drone footage was a great way to show the scale of these formations.

[@Caenen_LeagueTechnical]

Finally I have a deeper understanding of what I've been observing geographically and the proper words to describe those features. Thank you for all the examples in this dry, eroded landscape of the BHB. Now if only there existed lidar maps for my local rivers' meander belts, but at least I've found some interesting ones in NA from the Yakima to the Mississippi, including some beautiful hand-crafted wooden example of the Molalla's!

[@isabellame7326]

Can't tell you enough how much we love your videos!! More great explanations!!😊

[@nama5257]

Great explainer video. Thanks.

[@WhyWhatWhoWhenWhyAgain]

This was an amazing video! The Lidar images, just a treat to the eyes and the mind

[@donnavorce8856]

Myron! Great topic. Great to see you and hear your latest discovery. Thanks for the great presentation.

[@brettgingery298]

This was a lot of fun for me too Myron! Through the eyes of Myron the world is even more fascinating

[@dianespears6057]

Myron Cook: as he said, geology just doesn’t get any better than this. I call these videos Geology Appreciation. Thank you, Professor. (Later: Liked it just as much, again, a year later!)

[@Boneless_Chuck]

Your passion is infectious. I see a new M.C. video and I click on that sucker!

[@mixolydian2010]

Wonderful stuff Myron, awe inspiring.

[@MrYashino]

Dear Sir, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your informative videos on geology. As an avid learner with a deep fascination for the Earth's history and processes, your videos have been an invaluable resource for me. Your passion for geology shines through in every video, making the subject come alive in a way that textbooks simply cannot replicate. Your ability to explain complex geological concepts with clarity and enthusiasm is truly remarkable. Whether it's discussing plate tectonics, rock formations, or the geological history of specific regions, you have a remarkable talent for making the information accessible and engaging. I particularly admire your ability to incorporate real-world examples and fieldwork into your videos. Seeing you explore various geological sites and demonstrate the practical applications of the theories we learn in class has greatly enhanced my understanding of the subject. It's incredibly inspiring to witness your dedication to hands-on learning and your unwavering commitment to fostering a deeper appreciation for the wonders of our planet. Beyond your exceptional teaching skills, your videos are also visually captivating. The stunning footage of landscapes, geological formations, and geological processes that you include adds another layer of depth to the learning experience. It's as if we are right there with you, witnessing the marvels of nature firsthand. Your dedication to producing high-quality educational content is evident, and it has undoubtedly made a significant impact on countless students and learners around the world. Your videos have become a go-to resource for me whenever I want to delve deeper into a particular geological topic or simply satisfy my curiosity about the Earth's geological wonders. Thank you, Sir, for your unwavering commitment to sharing your knowledge and passion for geology. Your videos have been instrumental in fostering a love for the subject and expanding my understanding of our planet's geological history. Your contributions to the field of geology and education are truly commendable, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from you through your videos. With heartfelt appreciation, 🙏

[@dianespears6057]

I wish I could have said it as well as Nature School did. Agree!

[@myroncook]

Thank you for your feedback, Nature School! I'm not sure it is all true, but it keeps me going out to the field when I know there are people that really appreciate my work.

[@kathyallman6178]

We do! ❤️🙏❤️

[@joerich9636]

Myron, you are having WAY too much fun! Good for you! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@xavierpaquin]

Beautiful and instructive as always, thanks 🙏

[@mazer4112]

Myron you’ve out done yourself!! Detailed information in so much of it you’re amazing you’re enthusiasm is contagious and I’m gonna have to watch this again just to let everything you spoke about syncing because the amount of information you give is just mine blowing! Thank you from the bottom of my clean cotton socks

[@olh_hlo]

Simultaneously relaxing and engaging.

[@Tundra1428]

You're videos have all been fantastic. By the end of them I feel I know exactly what you're trying to show me, and more or less the reasons it may have formed that way.

[@Frostedminifirecracker]

It’s so very beautiful. My father did many photo sessions in the Painted Desert. We had to be there right before sunrise and then late afternoon. As a child, I could just sit there and watch the shadows change and highlight different things. As if the desert was showing me it’s dance with the sun.

[@nonviolent6598]

It is to us dear Myron to thank you for showing us such marvels...

[@thedunelady]

I love the dashed lines over the landscape, showing us what we're supposed to be seeing. I'd love to do a geology field trip with Myron! I bet they're awesome.

[@gb57hevy3]

Super interesting! Another great ancient river video. I studied Earth science, Geology, Historical Geology, and Geomorphology back in the late 70's and did not know of ancient rivers until you, Myron ..,,.I love you, man! ;8)

[@myroncook]

right back at ya

[@surbhichauhan6888]

Thankyou sir for another fun learning episode of geology. I hope i can interact with these beautiful structures soon.

[@KT_571]

I absolutely love and appreciate your videos! I'm a fan! Plz consider making videos about the geology of the many popular national parks such as Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Arches, Death Valley, etc.. I'm obsessed about geology, but can only find few videos on geology about these parks. I love hiking through these amazing parks, and want to be educated about the rock formations of these places. Thank you for your incredible videos and the education! ❤

[@myroncook]

Thank you, KT!

[@ronaldbucchino1086]

Wonderful images and location which illustrate the modern and historic rock record of rivers. Thanks.

[@scottyallen7237]

Thanks again. Yes, I am recognizing previously taught features imbedded in the landscapes viewed in the discussion of the new geologic topic. Your relaxed yet excited-about-the-topic style conveys your knowledge in such a good, teachable form. You mosey along, but always with a goal and purpose - not rushed and not meandering at all.

[@myroncook]

Thanks for sharing!

[@fruityrazzmatazz9183]

You, sir are a gift. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and the beauty of nature. Every single video of yours is awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@rickr530]

I really appreciate what you're doing, Myron. It brings back a lot of good memories of college geology field trips from a couple decades ago and that deeply satisfying feeling of being able to read the landscape.

[@myroncook]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sandwich_i6465]

Great video and a fascinating topic! I always enjoy learning new things about geology through your videos!

[@farmecologist3395]

Great video, Myron! It always makes my day when I see a new video from you pop up.

[@cj-cv7zv]

although I'm not sure if my passion still lives in geology, you're consistently one of the best teachers on KZbin, thank you

[@saimaleon7115]

Another WOW! I just love how he explained everything and then found the small , medium and large versions!

[@nickstert7437]

Best channel on KZbin. I live in Utah and spend most of my free time lately exploring the San Rafael recreation area in Capitol Reef and the SR Desert. From car camping to slot canyoning. I can’t get enough of these videos and a peek into how to view the many layers in the sandstone out here. Keep ‘em coming……. Also, I LOVE the whiteboards. I think that really sets this channel apart from other geology channels for a better understanding of the processes over time without full-on animation. Simply the best!

[@myroncook]

Thank you, Nickster. You'll like my next video from the Swell area.

[@nickstert7437]

@@myroncook Awesome! Can’t wait to hear about some anticlines!

[@piotrrajmundkoprowski4732]

These lectures/movies are simply spectacular!

[@erinflayter867]

Sometimes I have to rewind the video because I start thinking about what a wonderful geologist he is and how I much more I would have learned if he were my professor! Myron is Top Notch!!

[@vinnynorthwest]

Wow! Incredibly interesting! Now I might even recognize some of these features. Thank you Myron!

[@agmartin2127]

Another excellent class / video I'll need to watch a few times over to digest all the information you presented Professor Cook. I've seen outcrops like the ones you highlighted and mistakingly thought the must have been some sort of mini unconformity! Can't wait to go up to Wyoming this summer, and then again to Utah to reassess observations. Another interesting topic you touched on is faster moving ancient mountain steams.... here in the Carbondale, Colorado area, we see multiple layers of old river beds cutting across layers, but they're made of rounded cobbles (so very high velocity?). But they are 'suspended' up high so to speak. I know I read an excerpt in a geology book about the size of rock / sand / silt, etc., and how that related to the distance from the original source, a mountain range. All fascinating and thank you!

[@myroncook]

It takes high velocity and energy to move those big cobbles and you need to be close to the source of the bedrock the cobbles came from too

[@peterdore2572]

Thanks again, Wiseman Myron, for your Insightful and Educational Lessons in Geology. We admire your Passion❤

[@myroncook]

Many thanks!

[@RDEnduro]

Looking good Myron! Enjoyed and learned from this video like all of them

[@kslinaz5668]

I'm learning so much. Thank you.

[@Sukisunn]

Always love your videos! Thankyou for all your hard work you put in making these videos!

[@all4runner316]

I live in Far North Queensland Cooya Beach.. Im a land, water and air surveyor. I fly to remote places alot and the land is pretty flat, but there are amazing land formations you see from the sky at low altitude mountains out of nowhere, you can see where ancient rivers have run and carved the land, where the flood plains begin and end, as well as the difference between our two seasons the "Wet and Dry" seasons, it goes from lush green landscape to Barron dry dead looking land with scattered trees.

[@wizardlyfrog]

I love your never ending enthusiasm. As an unrelated side note, if someone shows you an obsidian dagger, look at their offhand.

[@mattzoozb1385]

These videos are an absolute treat. Passionate and knowledgeable presenter, fascinating subject matter. My interest in geology is growing in leaps and bounds.

[@gregjones2217]

It is wonderful to see you using the Willwood formation for examples. I've wandered the area for an decades, now I need to go look with more educated eyes. Thank you so much.

[@myroncook]

Thank you, Greg...I'll bet you've stumbled upon some neat things

[@gregjones2217]

@@myroncook I've been a fossil hunter for most of my life, so I have found some good things. I give my finds to the museums, if they want it. Your very clear explanations of the streams has been a treasure for me.

[@yannivourgourakis8579]

I have spent a lot of time in southern Utah and seen many of these formations but never quite understood what I was looking at until now. Next time I go I will be looking with a renewed awareness that I will pass along to my son. Thanks so much for making these great videos, they certainly deepen my appreciation for the natural world. I like your style. As one comment put it, you are the Bob Ross of geology! Couldn't agree more! Keep the videos coming!

[@myroncook]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lk29392]

I haven’t focused this much on geology since I took an undergrad intro to geology course in college 15 years ago. Love these videos!

[@MontanaRockSlayer]

Excellent subject and presentation.

[@curtd7117]

WOW I CAN SEE IT!! This is good Science, thanks Doc!!👍👍

[@ioanstokowski1647]

I can't get over the fun and joy and excitement on display in your videos, and it's obvious it's not contrived. I too am thrilled by the wonder world around us, and when I see how attractive it makes you to invite the camera into your sandbox (sorry for the pun!), I wonder if it's too late to live a different life. Your subject matter is interesting but your enthusiasm is inspirational.

[@malcolmmarzo2461]

Excellent teaching. This extends my understanding of rivers. I posted a video on the lower Truckee River using aerial photography from my airplane. I have known this area for decades. But aerial video was a revelation, showing the beauty of the meandering of the last 25 miles of the Truckee River as its gradient lessens. The revealing of the Earth from the air is the world's best "video game." Keeps me in the game of aviation.

[@carolbythesea]

Thanks! I live on the Central Coast of California and when I hike inland, I have seen these ancient formations, on a smaller scale. You are a fabulous educator.

[@CutieKarai]

WOW!! That's Amazing! Wish you had been my teaacher back in a day!! You have been more informative than the one I did have back in a day! Thank You for being here and teaching me something that was not taught well! I really enjoy the lessons you are teaching !

[@Anne5440_]

I have long known a general outline of meandering river. Thank you for showing so much detail about them and explaining the history shown in the geology. I was thinking about how much and differing technologies you utilized in making this video. Your went from low tech to the very highest and most recent tech in explaining the concepts in each type of technology. You melded them together fluidly and in so doing really helped me see it all. With your videos I'm learning to see the land around me with new eyes. The lines on the photos really helped to what you drew on the white board. The lidar images became not just beautiful but more understandable. We live in an amazing time for learning. I can tell you put a great amount of planning and work to create this lesson. Please thank your photographers for doing so much to record the images out in badlands and the studio. The drone work was excellent. BTW, I have always loved deserts. I now am seeing how well they show the geology because of the reduced plant cover. Thank you very much.

[@myroncook]

Thank you for your informative feedback!

[@LUXINTERIOR-t6i]

Myron these lessons are incredibly well done. Thankyou for your time well spent .

[@myroncook]

Glad you like them!

[@CathyPrentice]

I love learning from you Myron! You have such a gift for explaining things. I love seeing all the landscapes, so beautiful and interesting.

[@leelastarsky]

Myron, I have only just discovered your channel, but have to tell you what a BRILLIANT educator you are! Earth history is fascinating and you lay it out for us so beautifully! You have a new fan and subscriber!!💖💖💖💖

[@dj-kq4fz]

Thanks Myron, this was great! The LIDAR photos were pure art. Dave J

[@Laserblade]

Myron, another excellent educational video. Thank you for furthering my ability to read the book of geology! I would add according to physics, there is another fundamental force working to move the river. Around a curve, the water moving along t he cut bank is moving slightly faster than the water against the point bar... the water at the cut bank has more energy than the water at the point bar. The tendency is for water with less energy to drop its sediment load and water with more energy to pick it up. Greatly accentuated during flood stage, but ongoing and incessant. I know you know this, I just thought I would add it for your readers. Your previous video of the cemented river bed that has erroded to a ridge (inverted geology I learned from you) thrilled me, and I look forward to more of your work!

[@myroncook]

Thank you for the additional information, David. You explain it well.

[@cristianbenites4521]

Wooaaaaaaah!! The best geology video of my entire lifeee!! Absolutely loved it!! You are a great teacher 'cause you love what you do! My best wishes for you, thanks!

[@myroncook]

Hard to believe, but thank you for that, Christian.

[@dustman96]

@@myroncook I have to agree with Cristian, you have some of the best if not the best geology videos I've ever seen. Especially for those of us with little or modest education in the subject. You make it all make sense, and don't overcomplicate the simple yet complex factors at play.

[@robertsalter637]

Another first class video. What a valuable channel this is.

[@jacotacomorocco]

Thank you for the great lesson! Great video, your channel is getting better and better!

[@dustman96]

That was absolutely fascinating. The title was irresistible. I bet hiking pretty much anywhere is quite interesting for you.

[@tombambauer5220]

I'm freaking stuck watching your vids each night lol. 42 years old always loved geology. My daughters n I always bring home rocks from hikes and outings even if at a park. Live in AZ. Grew up here. Lucky to have the painted desert, petrified Forrest, all that stuff.

[@myroncook]

That is awesome!

[@geoffgeoff143]

Excellent. Do the world a favour and keep makig more.

[@jamesburke6078]

I agree with Vierra...a very good voice with powerful knowledge behind it!

[@TheRogueRockhound]

I love these videos sir, thanks for the uploads.

[@lindarocco9974]

Excellent video Myron. The patterns are beautiful. I especially like the drone images for greater perspectives. I learned so much from this video. Thank you. Highly RoccoMended.

[@elenamonteagudo9855]

Blessings from México Dear Myron, I am your fan #1🎉

[@barbaramichiels5503]

I think you are an excellent teacher. Thanks alot!❤❤❤❤❤

[@myroncook]

Thank you! 😃

[@michaelsonleitner5724]

Thanks Myron! Will definitely keep an eye out next time we’re out there!

[@regix1964]

Always learning new things watching your videos. Great!

[@muhammadfahim3736]

Simple and comprehensive way of teaching

[@myroncook]

Glad you think so!

[@lilysceeliljeaniemoonlight]

Amazing footage. Brilliance makes Brilliance 😎

[@ni5439]

My favorite time of the month has come. Another video about geological wonders!

[@AlexB3h3m0th]

Wow! Love your enthusiasm! You make this so much more entertaining, thank you!

[@talathussain5078]

I am very grateful to KZbin that with it people like me have a huge hope of learning, anything from Experts like you-from the scratch. Yeah, I have resolved to obtain crystal clear concepts and knowledge of Geology, within a few years. Which, now doesn't seem impossible.When there are teachers like you. Otherwise,we solely had to bank upon books and imagination, which is not so useful in Geology. Because, Geology is all but ,all about Field work and observations.And field work needs money,and years and years of experience,and persistence ,which is rather difficult to have,simultaneously.That said, field work is not a cup of tea for everyone. It is for those souls who have a passion for Geology.I can understand,what you may have undergone, to have such a grasp of Geology.When I watch your videos, almost one or two branches of Geology are covered- within a few videos. I would like to request KZbin management that it should sponsor you,in any way possible. I know what I am learning from these videos-what is their significance.I am from a 3rd world country,whose more than half of the population is below the poverty line. Therefore,these videos are a boon for me. Thank you so much Sir .

[@myroncook]

Thank you so much for your feedback! These take a lot of works and people like you keep me motivated. All the best, Myron

[@talathussain5078]

@@myroncook We'll be indebted to you for your painstaking work,for good.

[@williamparrish673]

Myron I know you like to use small scale examples for visual aids. I once saw the flow of water over a sandy road bed and the sand being carried was depositing in a manner it made the water look as if it was flowing in reverse, uphill which is impossible. I wonder if this is possible in the large scale world. Great video hope you and yours are healthy and happy. Looking forward to your next video I find them fascinating.

[@geoffgeoff143]

You break it down well into small steps and very understandable

[@rebanelson607]

I always learn so much from these videos!

[@expectamiracle.406]

My Favorite Channel. Thank you.

[@myroncook]

Wow, thanks

[@reginatonetti7421]

How I love your videos, Sir.

[@inyobill]

Another fascinating presentation, thanks for that!

[@fegolem]

Fascinating. This lead me to look up a USGS Geologic Formations map of where I live and have visited before. Thanks.

[@cdineaglecollapsecenter4672]

Every video helps me see more! Great video!

[@edwardlangdon9256]

Great presentation, really enjoyed it. Keep up the excellent work.

[@Lone_Feather]

Thank you for the education, I've learned a lot from your videos.

[@establishdreverb]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@ultraultra6726]

I was mowing my dad's lawn today and got to thinking about erosion that is caused by water, and how amazing it is, even on a small scale, such as in the dirt in my yard. But your explanation of it, alonf with those awesome Lidar pictures really had me enthralled! Most of your videos do. I am going to see your most recent video, about landslide risk next! I live in the foothills to the sierra nevadas, so i am interested to see if a landslide could be in my future. I know that some folks closer to the coast have experienced dome tragic losses due to such phenomena, within the last few years. Never know when a giant crack might open in the earth and significantly change California's terrain. Eek! Hopefully not too soon! Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@myroncook]

Thank you!