Unravel a Mysterious Outcrop of Rock with a Geologist.

Make observations of an interesting rock formation with a geologist and develop concepts of the ancient land.
petrified tree, petrified wood, field geology, fluvial sedimentology, Wyoming geology, concretions, diagenesis, Bighorn Basin Geology, Geology Absaroka Mountains, Homeschool Earth Science Education
#geology #myroncook #wyoming

[@myroncook]

One of my very observant viewers noticed that I used the same photo for the two macro shots of sandstone at 2:15 and 3:08. This was an error on my part. I can assure you that the two sandstones are VERY similar when observing with a hand lens. The sandstone in the "tree" is very slightly darker stained on a freshly broken surface. I think it is awesome that I have people paying such close attention!! I'm sure other errors will be found in future videos. Thank you to foolishwatcher.

[@SquirrelSniper138]

Greetings from across the pond 🇬🇧 May I say I so appreciate feet on the ground.. I follow a Young Chap here called Paul Cook kzbin.info/door/TeaCfGLItytCMsU1DQ7Wsg in which we are investigating Geopolymer and he has recreated sandstone structures... would be interesting to have your 👀 and knowledge to have a look at his channel. All the best. New sub btw

[@mattt6459]

That's definitely biology, but not a tree

[@melkel2010]

I would still like to see the contrasting pictures. Could you post that as a short or in your community feed? Just because I love rocks :) I live near Potsdam sandstone quarries in NY and we have buildings made of it. I always thought all sandstone was like ours but now that I'm old I've researched and found that our sandstone is unique along with the famous German sandstone and other sandstones aren't cemented quite so hard as to be suitable for building with.

[@spuddy4845]

do a show on the petrified forest

[@pauleasley6488]

@@guysumpthin2974 thats right. your fairy tale made those millions of years old formations, during a flood that has been scientifically proven to have never happened... i bet you really believe "moses" parted the red sea, then wandered for 40 years in a region you can cross on foot in a few days right? never mind we have plenty of written records from that time that prove that moses, and the "exodus of jews" never existed/happened.

[@ryanbruner8928]

Living in Montana and formerly working for a gravel crushing company that travelled to remote locations,We've found many petrified forests in the prairies and the petrified wood always felt like glass. Some of these trees were agatized, and some looked like "living" wood! Great video,btw!

[@SexyTrappaTv]

What do you mean by “living” wood?

[@jdagreat4595]

@@SexyTrappaTv wood is still living if its not cured . Like if someone breaks branch of tree, that branch is still living wood.

[@tawnyahawbaker235]

Pretty sure he meant the type of petrified wood that looks like an actual piece of wood that just fell off a tree or pieces of bark.

[@Napsteraspx]

Cool! Where you able to take any home?

[@owlivdejong5086]

When I lived in Montana it was easy to find small pieces of petrified wood in gravel and rock that had been brought it. Walking the edges of the rock parking lot's after rain first thing in the morning makes the agates easier to spot.

[@oristauber8752]

As a geology student, this is priceless. Love seeing the process of drawing conclusions from field observations explained so clearly. Thank you!

[@myroncook]

Thank you, and I hope your studies prove fruitful!

[@shawnj3525]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqLCnIlvpphngsk Go to the 14:30 mark What do you see? What geological process could possibly result in something that looks exactly like a tree?

[@halweilbrenner9926]

And the "tubular" rock formations have a BARK texture & appearance. Open mind evidence based. Best wishes.

[@markgray6982]

The Devils tower in Wyoming,,,,,IS a Giant tree from the Bible. The evil cabal inverts everything, thats why they named it after satan. God said, cut them down and leave the stump,, the experts that say this is lava formation are evil and Dumb as a Rock

[@alexbetts8291]

Do the channels that have produced the concreations contain heavier sediment than the surrounding sandstone?

[@GeologyNick]

Production values continue to impress, Myron, but it's the tone of these videos that's most impressive. You are not speaking down to your audience....a rarity. Great job.

[@myroncook]

Wow, thanks! Your feedback helps me stay motivated to do more. I've learned a lot from watching your videos and really like your style. You are a natural communicator and clearly LOVE geology!

[@jacotacomorocco]

when is the collaboration fellas?

[@okboomer6201]

If nick likes it, that is all I need to hear. SUBSCRIBED

[@miqsh70]

Yep, Nick has changed my life forever and I will always look at others to learn even more about geology. Enjoying this video! I hope you will keep posting!

[@cerpintaxt7392]

We NEED a Zentner/Cook collaboration.

[@edmartin875]

In my youth I lived near the Petrified Forest in Northern Arizona. While I am not a Geologist, I could tell at a glance these objects did not form the same way as the objects in the Petrified Forest of Northern Arizona. The objects in the video were long and round which, at a distance, looked like a tree trunk, but not so much when up close. In Arizona, the objects look like trees near and far. We could pick up a piece of these stone trees and it "looked" like you had a piece of wood in your hands. From what I remember learning, the downed trees where laying in water and absorbed minerals from the water that filled the cells of the tree. You could even see where large limbs came off the trunk. But then, what do I know, I'm not a Geologist. I do know this was a fantastic video, informative and easily understood by it's audience. Well done, sir, well done.

[@Frenchy78ify]

It is 100% a tree tho, you can see the outer sheel. Geology is a scam.

[@SunShine-kd6td]

Randall Carlson on KZbin shows how the ice cap melted and flooded the SW. The amount and force of the water took down trees the size of Sequoias.

[@Alfred-Neuman]

Yeah that's obviously not a tree! It's probably just a big sandworm turd from the past...

[@yvonne6875]

I live in AZ and always wanted to go to the petrified forest.from what I've heard about it was it could have a meteor. I think it may be near the crater out there as well. Still on my bucket lists

[@SunShine-kd6td]

@@yvonne6875 I've been to Meteor Crater and Petrified Forest. It was frigid water from the ice cap melting and flooding the Southwest that caused it. Watch Randall Carlson videos about Mega Floods.

[@HarryWHill-GA]

As someone who has lived his whole life within 30 miles of saltwater, I find this fascinating. Thank you.

[@myroncook]

Great!

[@blimb1720]

I’m not even currently doing anything relating to geology I find your videos very relaxing, interesting and very easy to follow. Take care stay blessed

[@myroncook]

This makes my day! People finding interest in geology!

[@lovejumanji5]

Lol. Same .

[@CoincidenceTheorist]

1:00. “Think like a geologist”. Perhaps not. That is if we want to see the truth rather than the lies Of his stories. The narrative of parasites. Despite that, not all are the same. Open heart and mind? Or closed and crystallized?

[@CoincidenceTheorist]

11:00. Interesting. I challenge all to compare to what is found in Washington state that you’ll find to be a great comparison and exercise in mental gymnastics of its own. Yet in that case trees they do declare them to be. 50 million years???? Someone is using antiquated information/dating methods/techniques. C/o CWU Geology Dept of superior sciences - students to staff. The Rod. The path. Soil seeds. Stats and graph. Today’s facts tomorrows laughs and gafs

[@markboden2749]

Thanks for that Myron. I recently watched another film on KZbin about A California Geologist who was also very entertaining. He was discussing why you get a long line of vegetation in remote parts of desert and he said this was where the tectonic plates rise above each other and you get natural springs form all along them. In 1993 I was on a family holiday in the state of California and the family decided to have a ride out. After looking at a place on the map called “Lone Pine” I said “that will do”. About an hour later, we were there. Well, it was what I would call an oasis. Just about a dozen Huge Palm trees in the middle of a Mojave style desert. Myself and my children walked into the middle of this oasis and I looked down at the sand at my feet. I started flicking the sand from side to side with my sandalled foot and the ground under my feet opened up and the more I did this the more it turned into water. After a short time there was a puddle and there appeared the smallest of fish, like what you would call “sticklebacks” in the UK. This incident really freaked me out. It was like I’d witnessed some sort of miracle.. it was alike the phenomenon of it raining frogs. What a wonderful thing Geology is.

[@Kayenne54]

I've seen it raining frogs. A couple of times, when I was a kid, in outback Australia. They definitely didn't emerge from the soil, but were plopping down around us (poor things). Little grey frogs. And rain as well of course. Many hopped away, apparently unharmed.

[@future8796]

Check out mud fossils university and the rocks were alive. 😊

[@Kayenne54]

@@future8796 Interesting. Things aren't always what they seem ha ha.

[@future8796]

@@Kayenne54 Hay Check out mud fossils university. Also check out the rocks were alive. Tyson mud fossils.

[@Kayenne54]

@@future8796 Will do, thanks.

[@dellseasandoval8187]

With over 4K comments in the last one year I doubt I will be noticed, but I had to say I absolutely loved every second of your channel and watch videos repeatedly. You are my favourite geologist in the whole world.

[@myroncook]

Noticed

[@dellseasandoval8187]

@@myroncook I sincerely appreciate the acknowledgement sir🫡.

[@dozer1642]

I spent some time in the badlands of Wyoming fighting wildfire in the 90s and fell in love with the area. So remote and wild. I really appreciate your content, you are such a terrific teacher. Thank you for posting. ✌️🇺🇸👍

[@myroncook]

Interesting...thanks for watching

[@richardcarter9107]

I love seeing those badlands. Wyoming has it all. A fossil record that represents pretty much every time period that contained life. The prettiest Jade in my opinion. Even kimberlite fields. A rock hounds paradise. All of that and a great view of the nights sky. Thank you for the great video and helpful information.

[@myroncook]

Good to meet another Wyoming lover!

[@richardcarter9107]

@@myroncook yes sir, my good friend lives in Douglas. I live in SC, and we have some really interesting geology in this area of the state. I'm near the center close to the capital in Columbia. The gem clubs all say that there isn't anything really to find until you get closer to the mountains. I've actually found a good bit of cool finds here. I think that someone said that and everyone went along with it. I just love exploring new areas. I'm thinking about writing a little field guide for the area, because I've found Tourmalated quartz, gem silica, some really nice moonstone and other really nice Feldspar crystals. I found a spot that has a lot of sandstone like in the video that you made, and that area has got some nice jasper with hematite bands. I've Even found some gem chrysoberylc⁶I 8gsome nice The thing is that the book that's local shows that the only interesting mineral nearby is mud ball garnets.

[@myroncook]

You must get out a lot and hike the terrain. Those are some neat finds.

[@richardcarter9107]

@@myroncook Yes sir, I love getting out and being surrounded by nature. Most of the places I hunt are creeks, or anywhere there's digging taking place. I really love exploring and finding new places. Can you imagine how many new sites that are still waiting to be found?!!! I wish you the best on your adventures! Take care

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

Having seen petrified trees before, I was pretty sure that the formations were something else, because they didn't have the correct pattern on the end. I had no idea what else they could be though, since I had never heard of concretions. Very interesting.

[@Totemspirit8]

Sap, leaking. Tree broke like that, & leaked. Just my opinion.

[@harrysmith8338]

There are the remnants, such as 'Devils Tower', of the Giant Trees, that were part of a prior Creation called the "First Fruits", in Genesis 1:1-2. Where does it say that, in the Bible, you ask? Well, correctly translated, Genesis 1:1-2 reads as follows: "The First Fruits, Elohim cut down; and the Earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the Deep." Jeremiah 4:23, describes that event in detail.

[@howardfreeland5595]

You are right - those are not trees. Concretions are very common , although I have not seen them in this shape before.

[@beer1for2break3fast4]

@@harrysmith8338 Devils Tower is NOT a petrified tree stump ffs.

[@bendover4154]

​@@harrysmith8338What really happened with Devil's Tower was that it was a large tree that my mother-in-law didn't like, so she cut it down. Yes, I'm pretty sure she was around back then. Anyway the years passed and the stump turned to stone. Any questions?

[@ldawg7117]

The fact that these aren't actually petrified trees is so much more unbelievably fascinating to me than if they actually were. All the things/unbelievable amounts of time that had to happen to make it look like that.. what an absolute wild phenomenon.. geography is so amazingly fascinating..

[@Frenchy78ify]

Bro its 100% petrified tress what are you on 🤣🤣🤣 you literally have a tree stump in front of you and will say its a bunch of solidified dirt ?

[@pasnthru7x3]

Something is happening ~ ~since seeing fake globe,fake moonlandings, fake news, fake Dis-Ease, fake Education, fake Political, fake Medical, :to write this out is almost intimidating~my heart actually "got jacked up" when I re-read the above 1st 14words. Anyway add in the "short season of Satan's escalated deception" + All of the "indoctrinate~ing" "Fake~Science" ~Satan is entwined in ALL of this Darkness~ And as the CIA director (Casey,I think) said "when everything the (american)people believe is a lie , their job would be done.~ TA DA~we are told so many lies, About Everything! AND I AM SO ENCOURAGED TO COME TO SEE THE DEPTH OF THE DECEPTION, because ~ I Struggled hard for years to believe what many deceived ~(or worse)~"pastors" proclaimed ,to the point of quitting the church thinking myself evil ~because what i read in the Bible was different ~and for many "reasons" I believed or felt "they" must be right and "they" were so far above me ~(& as many put forth)~I must be "ever learning ,never understanding, poor soil,with out ears to hear, possibly lukewarm, definitely in rebellion (which is WITCHCRAFT) ~Like the government uses the words~ TERRORIST ~So your response is discredited & ignored. i would go into their "church" services OK😊 & walk out upset😢(actually pissed off,regrettably). The more I Come to see that we may be in "Satan's little season/short time to deceive the nations"~>; the more "my little mustered seed faith" is growing :~seeing & understanding we are "ACTUALLY" Being attacked and deceived be an actual ADVERSARY; ~ An "ADVERSARY " That Our/Your Father said was so good at his job that, God must cut Satan's time short OR ELSE EVERYONE would be DECEIVED. SO it's kinda very Encouraging to see that God knew this would happen and told us in such a way ~ that we would find the book Enoch : I'm thinking we were given eyes to see ~now ~ because God wanted as to notice & be upheld. Satan has no power other then THAT GRANTED him by our Father ~ For oDoes God means what He says everywhere except the following verses~Is He such a tricky Father??? NO! These mean exactly what "IS WRITTEN". EVERYONE QUIT AVOIDING THE GOSPEL ~1TIM.2:3-6...This is Good and Acceptable in the sight of God our Father,"WHO WILL HAVE ALL MEN TO BE SAVED" and come to the knowledge of truth....One Mediator...Jesus...TO BE TESTIFIED IN DUE TIME. THESE ARE SIMPLE WORDS. He is not only going to save us ALL, He promised here to TEACH us ALL The TRUTH. It's becoming more clear daily, that God's word means what it says...Pray for De This is the Gospel ~1Tim 4:10... trust in the living God, Who is the Savior of (ALL) men SPECIALLY those that believe. (Better to believe) & 1Tim.2:4-6 ...God our Savior, who will have (ALL) men to be saved and come to the knowledge of truth.... To be Testified in DUE TIME. Everyone please consider the following verses in regards to the Gospel being Good News: Always~ Hopefully uncovering another of Satan's big lies ~ These verses are so often ignored and avoided: something is amiss Col.1:20. GOD, our Father chose that...by him~>[Jesus]~to reconcile all things to reconcile ALL things to himself...things in Earth, or things in Heaven. 1Tim. 2:3-6 ~...God our Savior, who will have "ALL" men to be "Saved" "AND" come to the knowledge of "Truth"...(to be TESTIFIED in DUE TIME.) 1Cor.15: 22 ~As in Adam "ALL" die even so in Christ shall "ALL" be made alive. Luke 23:34 ~ Then said Jesus, Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Isa. 29:24 ~They that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine. Rom.5:18 ~Therefore as by the offense of one [Adam] judgment came upon "ALL" men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [Jesus Christ] the free gift came upon "ALL" men unto justification of life. [Jesus restored what Adam messed up] 1Tim.4: 9-11 ~...Trust in the living God, Who is the Savior of "ALL" men "SPECIALLY" those that believe. Psalm136:5~To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endures for ever. × 26ish times John 17:2 ~ As thou hast given him power over "ALL" flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.[Jesus is given power over ALL flesh.] Isaiah 19:22 ~And the Lord shall smite Egypt: he shall smite and heal it: and they shall return even to the Lord. 1Cor.3:13-15... If any man's works shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1John 2:2 ~ And he is the "propitiation (payment) for" our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the "sins of the whole world". 1Tim. & 1Peter

[@luis-sophus-8227]

@@Frenchy78ify Welcome to geology, paleonthology and antropology!

[@Frenchy78ify]

@@luis-sophus-8227 welcome to reality genius

[@PacificNorthwest360]

It’s trees-

[@Laserblade]

Very good lesson. Geology is how time writes, and it's a fascinating book. I have been a fan since I first looked down and saw a colored rock. 65 years later and I am still learning. The exposed strata of a road cut never fail to draw my attention. My first clue the objects weren't trees was from the flattened shape. My second thought was maybe a lava tube, the color evoked Basalt - until you got to the close-up photos. Geology is a wonderful science that has told us a lot. Who doesn't love a good puzzle?

[@myroncook]

Geology is how time writes....love that thought. Thanks for the feedback!

[@KB4QAA]

@@myroncook What an electrifying phrase!!!

[@olsim1730]

I live in a place that has much petrified forest remains(Curio Bay, NZ) and fyi many of the logs are flattened. 🤙

[@sandradankowski6120]

Same here plus a few more years on top of your 65!

[@BradfordGuy]

I am 62 now, and I wish I had become a scientist, like a geologist or a biologist. Two very interesting fields of study. However, I became a tradesman instead. Anyway, I really loved this segment. I find the whole idea of something looking like one thing, but being something completely different. Also, in how the outcroppings were made, considering the vast amount of time it took for these to form, it is now easy to understand the process. Geology is fascinating, and I truly believe I would have been very good at it. Because of you and others in the many circles of science, I can still enjoy it all, especially when coming from nice people like you who love to teach others like me. *Thank you for this thoroughly enjoyable and thought-provoking video!* This is the first video of yours that I have watched, but I am now a subscriber with notifications - I want to see all of your videos! 😊

[@myroncook]

Thank you so much! Enjoy it as a hobby...it will bring joy

[@yeahweburnstuff]

retirement age going up to 75 in the near future; give yourself a second career!

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Just so you know we need tradesman very much so in this country especially now so I hope you have or are or will teach others your trade, you Will be passing on much needed knowledge and expertise in your trade field after so many years of experience so please don't sell yourself short and also know your knowledge is just as valuable.

[@heatherkaye8653]

Many community colleges give free tuition for like 8 credits to folks over 65- you can still become a scientist!

[@truce6441]

I am glad at 62 you can browse though internet and check anything you find interesting.

[@super_morto]

Its hard to find good content on YT these days, but this THIS IS IT RIGHT HERE. Subbed.

[@artbybard]

I love rocks and their adventures so much and it's been a dream of mine to just go hiking with a geologist and ask all my questions and this video fulfills that so well, it felt like going hiking together and solving a mystery. What an absolute delight!!!

[@myroncook]

Thank you, Bard

[@kellypawspa]

I visited a horse ranch just outside of Oatman Arizona... They had horse mining tours for opal and gold panning. That was the most fun I've ever had in all my life, Tom & Jennifer are the owners of the ranch and they are truly awesome people. I highly recommend to anybody to stop there on your way to visit Oatman... They aren't hard to find they're pretty much all that's out there, on the right just before you enter town.

[@vdudley6319]

It’s amazing to me how a geologist can look at features like these and work out an origin from so long ago! Thank you for sharing

[@myroncook]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shawnj3525]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqLCnIlvpphngsk Go to the 14:30 mark What do you see? What geological process could possibly result in something that looks exactly like a tree?

[@wyojohn]

I was going to say they were big scary prehistoric worms. It was fun watching the detective work. More videos please!

[@myroncook]

More to come!

[@kingfisher9553]

Ooooo I love that interpretation

[@teresasellers4188]

Having grown up in the bighorn basin area, I'm shocked I've never seen or even heard of these formations. But next time I go home, I am going to find these!! You are amazing! Your explanations were on a level anyone could understand and you were thorough! Thank you! I just can't get enough of your videos. Makes me want to go explore!!

[@searchingforhistory]

I appreciate you walking us through the steps of how you developed a hypothesis to explain these features. Geology never ceases to amaze. Thanks for the video!

[@myroncook]

Thank you.

[@johnjunge6989]

I started years ago studying geology. And I never cease to be amazed at the things the USA has to be seen. I just took A 4000 mile trip from Missouri to Virginia to Maryland/ Delaware, to Pennsylvania, to New York, to VT & NH. Coming back through Ohio and Indiana. I stopped at outcrops/cuts and picked up samples. It varied so much that I do not have two samples alike. So these videos farther amaze me - thanks!

[@myroncook]

What a trip!

[@joemeyers4131]

I suggest if you can come to the area immediately around a town called 29 Palms and study to look for evidence that that area was like a edge of or in a tropical forest once or a area with magnolia and avocado trees with the now existing fan palms which was said from a publication from the UC groups. If was it had laurel trees that are found way north in our redwoods. I really wish someone would check it out but don't just consult with locals becuz they will not tell you much prolly on purpose or will feebly . So do this secretly and report your observations or finds . If when trees grew in this mojave desert area it maybe it was dessicated after awhile eroding some rock material away but look closely for details or clues to a once deep forest environment that likely had streams going thru it . Much more rain amounts too. The NY Providence mts have the famous caverns in the way to Vegas , the northeast zone . Those created from like 80 inches of rain once likely. So check it out ir direct the video guy to my post! And thanks . Again don't consult locals, but act like just visiting is better . The local 'brains' are not real reliable. Many common people are seeming anti-knowledge is weird a thing. I know it from being here 40 years.

[@joemeyers4131]

@@garyb6219 no area 51 likely only in Nevada ..But this is spot center of southern California in the desert ..The locals assuming think so 'uniquely' from the common different towns in the state . This seems maybe from choosing no connections to other communities maybe because to be shut off from and seeming prejudice of outside communities ( annoyingly it has its own train or body of thought or 'morality' ..even some here will try to behave at another like they are 'selfpolicing' to tell you what you can and cannot do . Than they behave badly in ways figuring it is always ok or 'normal' ..all annoying . Some regular locals had asked you what you are carrying in a bag or bags you have if youre walking ..which is rude ) ..

[@Mike_44]

I'm no archeologist, but I have to say, at first glance, the first thing that came to my mind when he took that drone shot of him walking.. those really look like giant petrified roots. Even the color of the rock from the bottom soil in that axial cut is different.

[@ParaVids_andVinyls]

Yeah i think he has the wrong part of the tree. Maybe he doesn’t realize how large the ancient world was before the flood.

[@mr.johnson460]

@@ParaVids_andVinyls He doesn't believe in a bibical flood. Not if he believes in 50 million yrs. ago.

[@beezelsub]

Roots from devil's tower. Nice catch.

[@gotworc]

​@@beezelsub lol okay buddy

[@La-Phamilia]

it's roots. tree trunk u would see rings. im not a geologist or botanist. ❤

[@SurrenderPink]

Absolutely fascinating material. Your videos are truly gifts. Why Geology isn't a taught more rigorously in schools is beyond me. Who wouldn't benefit from a dose of Geologic time as opposed to ridiculous creation myths which are interpreted literally and defended as real? Ditto a previous commenter in saying I wish I had studied Geology more too. The Geology majors I knew in College were all smart, committed, outdoorsy and incredibly fun people. What a wonderful way to see and interpret our world. Many thanks! Your channel is a gem.

[@whammofammo7346]

I remember my brother talking about this- pretty sure it's the same area. He studied Geology at the U of U for years and would travel out to weird geological areas and share the weird ones with me. Great to finally have video of the "trees". I could see where people could think they're trees with the markings.

[@davidtyndall3786]

Ok.

[@Segma369]

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[@shahrulniza5286]

Wow, this brings back memories of studying geology at Mines, Colorado (1998-2001). We went to Wyoming often for field trips, investigating Lewis Shale and the Green River Basin. Great explaination. You've earned a new subscriber, from Malaysia! 🙌👍

[@myroncook]

Awesome!

[@danastavney5687]

Wow, I love geology, I was thinking of studying it when I went back to school in my 40's, but wasn't sure how I would pay the bills. I chose human science instead and got my RN. But when I retire I'm going to go back to geology!! I have been watching Nick's videos for years now. So glad I saw yours today so I have another avenue for geology. I've been picking up rocks since I was a little kid. I have way too many rocks in the backyard. But can't wait till the next rock hunt!

[@myroncook]

I wish you the best in your endeavor!

[@Asterra2]

I love the laid back format of these videos. Puts me very in mind of the various documentary-centric channels before they were forced willy nilly to begin catering to shorter attention spans. I'm so happy that we seem to have come full circle and purely educational videos once again have an environment where they can thrive.

[@justme8274]

That’s a great hypothesis. I’ve always had this crazy idea that it was once an ocean and something happened to displace the water and somehow all the life in the ocean was petrified and turned into different stones depending on the surrounding minerals and what the organisms were originally composed of. Just a cool thought on how we get those (whale rocks) and thing like that. Everyone always wants to jump to petrified wood but any living organisms can be petrified. This man did great work on this video

[@a_jim_so_dashing7664]

Great video! Thanks for posting this. I really enjoyed your approach which models an investigative approach to understanding the geological features. I'm hoping you might consider doing a video on actual petrified trees (or castings of them) in the badlands. I was fascinated by giant stumps I saw in Theodore Roosevelt National Park a few years back and would love to learn more about them.

[@jeremynewell9903]

After a daily tongue-lashing from my wife this channel calms me right down.

[@holmschmidt1754]

That’s not a good spot to be in, feel sorry for you

[@chrisbolland5634]

Random spousal abuse self report... okay? Go to therapy with her or something.

[@missprice7215]

i have been interested in fossils since a child. I was born in Snowdonia, N Wales, UK, rich in glaciated valleys, they are huge and impressive even to a child. My father made dry-stone walls and he pointed out to me that these rural walls constantly kept changing according to terrain = geology! Thank you for your very interesting video and good memories of my father.

[@myroncook]

I love this story...thank you for watching.

[@leoneleone7886]

I absolutely love Snowdonia, and used to live in Capel Uchaf many years ago, I wish I still did😃

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Fascinating! Old flood plain channels filled with sand and mud, buried and compressed to tubular stone geological artifacts. Thanks for solving this question and explaining it in great detail 😊👍👍

[@NicholasColdingDK]

This is so interesting! I love how you educate me in the process to make this formation. I'm sitting here with a 300 million year old fossile of plants, locked in coal. Fine details and all. It's amazing! Thank you for this video!

[@Pinapplekun]

Hi Myron, I just wanted to say your videos are amazing. The microscopy photos you captured where so telling. I’m eager to see more of your videos!

[@myroncook]

Thank you so much for your feedback.

[@stihlnz]

Thank you Myron, very well explained ... a Sherlock Homes type investigation and we are all along for the ride. I'm way down in New Zealand ... Geology is infectious stuff with you and Nick ..much appreciated. Its enthused me to contact a New Zealand Geologist to fly him in my Cessna over our Southern Mountains to video the glacial, alpine fault and various rock we have here ...stand by. Geology dominates you tube. You and Nick started it and its world wide.

[@myroncook]

I can't imagine how beautiful that must be. New Zealand is an amazing place. I would like to visit it someday.

[@mybookfacetube]

As a relatively new subscriber, just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. You have a natural way of explaining things and your enthusiasm is contagious . Cheers,

[@issacgalindo1176]

At one minute & twenty seconds you literally told the world what you are going to call your new show- 'Think Like A Geologist'! I would watch your show everyday, haha!!😊

[@michaelsonleitner5724]

Thank you Myron for the very understandable explanation. So now I understand how the “Cannonball” concretions formed in Theodore Roosevelt NP in ND. They were weird looking sticking out of the rock, and sometimes falling out.

[@davidtyndall3786]

My mama knows. You wont

[@bigwally8602]

Thanks Myron! Just ran across your channel and plan on watching all the episodes. I’m a geology enthusiast. A rock pick and hand lens is in the truck at all times. Life is exploration. Great job on the video, please keep them coming.

[@myroncook]

Welcome aboard!

[@TUCOtheratt]

Nice to see a explanation for this phenomenon. I live in Prairie county MT the home of the Terry Bridges (one of the most extreme examples of this). One of these formations spans around 50 feet over a void. I had heard that they were not tree fossils but I had always wondered how they were formed.

[@davidtyndall3786]

Only God knows for sure. You know that Lady ? Course knot 🪢

[@TUCOtheratt]

@@davidtyndall3786 Excuse me? Why are you so snotty this morning?

[@AdamAntium13]

Trees were silicon based… sandstone makes perfect sense!!

[@martya1038]

This was great! I’m an undergrad and learning to think like this really helps! I’m excited to watch more videos like this to help me think like a geologist! Thank you much!

[@myroncook]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shawnj3525]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqLCnIlvpphngsk Go to the 14:30 mark What do you see? What geological process could possibly result in something that looks exactly like a tree?

[@michigannative2951]

Great video I really enjoyed listening to the summary. I live in Southwestern Michigan and and have found many fossils, basically I’m a rock hound and love exploring the many layers we have here where I live. I heard from a professor that the Great Lakes was formed from lava tubes that collapsed after the ice age and the water was basically the melted ice from that, it totally makes sense to me. Thanks stay well.

[@TessaractAlemania-hd7tv]

COLLAPSED LAVA TUBES UNDER THE GREAT LAKES?? Do you have an evidence?

[@michigannative2951]

@@TessaractAlemania-hd7tv The video I was referring to is from a U tube channel 906 area which covers northern Michigan places of interest. They had a professor on the program and they interviewed him. He explained how the process happened over time it’s seems plausible if you are viewing the same information and pictures. Good luck with your research.

[@Rex-p2h]

Interesting hypothesis that requires further investigation.i enjoyed your analytical approach.

[@Kufunklefec]

Myron, thank you for this video. I have always wanted someone to explain what they are seeing in different layers of rock and go through it systematically like this. I hope you do many more videos even if they aren't about oddly shaped rocks. Keep up the great videos! I subscribed!

[@myroncook]

Very welcome

[@B30pt87]

That was delightful! In the thumbnail I thought maybe they were trees, but when I saw them life-sized I knew they weren't petrified trees. Still, I learned a lot from this video. I subscribed. And now I'm going to watch some more of your videos because this is indeed wonderful.

[@myroncook]

So nice of you

[@stephenorourke7005]

Find the one about the Missouri river making a hard right turn to join the Mississippi, when it originally headed through Canada to the Hudson bay!! Hooked me, right away!! Loved the explanation there!!!

[@Andy-il7kf]

Fascinating! Im glad you enjoyed making it: I really enjoyed watching it. I really liked the format of following your process. Thank you!

[@myroncook]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NainakaiAyita]

Had a feeling it wasn't trees the moment you observed those layers!

[@inezgraer5482]

Gosh Myron, this was so interesting!! Thank you for explaining it so clearly and simply ....for a rookie like me. Geology and archeology are two of the interests that I visit daily. Bom dias from Portugal ❤

[@dominicabiyahu]

The remains are EVERYWHERE ..... l live in Texas, and use to be a trucker. I saw the remains of these massive trees everywhere I looked on the open highway. All you need is an open mind and the eyes too SEE.

[@2CanChewBoo]

I love your content it's so fascinating and I find it easier to comprehend. This is my first video of yours I've seen and you have yourself a new subscriber ❤️

[@myroncook]

Thank you very much

[@curious7188]

To the point, good production value and informative. A real under documented hidden treasure. This is what I like to see on You Tube. Thanks for the hard work. Keep it up.

[@ronalddaub9740]

The Earth has rolled over several times we'd never know how many but it's getting ready to roll over again. Happy Days that's amazing now I can imagine about the earth look like before the firmament broke

[@sandramorey2529]

Wow, Myron. That was great. I would never have guessed it was not petrified wood. I learned a thing or two from this. Thanks.

[@myroncook]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shawnj3525]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqLCnIlvpphngsk Go to the 14:30 mark What do you see? What geological process could possibly result in something that looks exactly like a tree?

[@Strykenine]

lowkey one of the best geology channels around.

[@Thepc425]

Would love to hear your take on scablands of Washington, flood plains that Randal Carlson talks about as evidence of catastrophic floods.

[@swirvinbirds1971]

Nick Zentner here on KZbin has a bunch of videos covering the topic. Stay away from fake online guru Randall Carlson.

[@Thepc425]

@@swirvinbirds1971 is there a link to this specific topic?

[@swirvinbirds1971]

@@Thepc425 Dating the Ice Age floods is one but he has many many more that cover the topic.

[@billynomates920]

well, i knew it wasn't a tree, even a petrified one but i wasn't at all confident why! i've always found geology fascinating, i find it amazing how you guys can look at landscapes and work out how it formed over time, thanks for showing us a little about how you go about it. new subscriber. 🙂

[@myroncook]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mlemons1970]

Geologists, like most other scientist today, simply have vivid imaginations. He is actually standing at the top of a plateau claiming it was formed 50 million years ago, when in reality, it is the result of the world wide flood, just a few thousand years ago. But, muh science.

[@hamstsorkxxor]

@@mlemons1970 Yes, because believing in an invisible skydady takes no imagination at all? All because of an old book that most of you don't even bother to read.

[@brickleader9473]

He keeps saying body he knows who the giants that died in the flood are

[@RuinedTemple]

@@mlemons1970 Please, enlighten us with how much you know about geology. Do tell how many years of your life you've dedicated to rigorously studying seemingly endless amounts of the information discovered, documented, categorized, & compiled by the hundreds if not thousands of equally dedicated, incredibly intelligent individuals of the field throughout history & the wealth of contemporary knowledge, in addition to making the time to keep up with all of the current discoveries being made... be sure not to forget all of the many, many hours spent on hands-on study (of minerals/rocks, soils, rivers, landscapes, and glaciers, etc.) research, experiments, fieldwork, chemical analysis, & mathematical computer modeling.

[@garyb6219]

Great explanation that makes perfect sense. Now many non-geologists will tell you how wrong you are.

[@RutherfordBeehayze-kw2mz]

The first clue that its not a tree is the oval shape...trees RARELY grow trunks that are that severely oval

[@Frenchy78ify]

yeah bc you would know after petrification what it should look like. It looks exactly like a tree even after an X event that meleted lots of ruins that looks like "natural geology". Geology is a scam. You can clearly see the outer shell.

[@jujubegold]

I’m also curious as to why there aren’t any rings in these “trees”

[@CotyBlair]

But branches can be

[@kolyqwerty3721]

Время шло. На него попадала гряз. Оно было мокрое. Влажное. Тяжесть веса с верху , плющило дерево ,до овала :)

[@shotta_way]

Without a doubt those are trees. My Grandfather was a farmer and he used to tell me that one of the best way to preserve trees after felling them was to bury them. He use to fell trees to make coals. At the start of every year he would fell a number of trees cut them up and bury them in pits. He'll leave them there a whole year and when he dig em up to burn them for coals they'll be hard asf.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

I’m sure you know more than the geologist studying them in the field.

[@haolejohn]

@@canadiangemstones7636 That geologist is a goofologist. He's making up a story of how clumps of sand can make shapes. The sand stone itself is petrified sawdust that the limbs fell upon. Those weren't trees, they were limbs of the big tree.

[@Johnny_Appleweed]

And then there's THIS level of fantasy...

[@ssio2y]

You are such a good teacher! I truly enjoy watching them!! I have always loved geology! Thank you so much for making these wonderful videos.

[@justinposey3797]

Myron, maybe you could do a video one day on Devils Rock and the improbabilities of all the hexagonal and perfectly oriented silica rock formations.

[@Watching_you_now]

The hexagonal basalt columns aren't that improbable - those formations happen in geology all over the world, but Devils Tower is one of the best known

[@justinposey3797]

Yes you are correct; but they are certainly the rare minority amongst the majority of geological hypothesis. And I say that only because to get such order in polygonal shaping really needs a deep thoughtful explanation. For example: the observable formations of volcanic formations never have such order.

[@Watching_you_now]

@@justinposey3797 The national Parks & other places I've been to that have various types of hexagonal type jointing usually have pretty good explanatory material for the layman. I'm sure you could find what you're looking for.

[@edgardopineda3317]

Myron, you should definetallly need to visit Rogers at the mudfossills university KZbin channel, for he is also a geologist and much more, and make a video toghether, it would be ver beneficial and interesting. Thanks.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Mud fossil university is utter nonsense.

[@edgardopineda3317]

@@canadiangemstones7636 i expected you to have an opened mind, i supposed like every school of thought after a while people become dogmatic, like 600 years ago in europe, the earth was flat. A collective lie that people after being indoctrinated accepted as a colleja truth. Have a pleasant evening.

[@Watching_you_now]

Oh gawwwd. That's a mor0n channel for dimwits

[@IratePuffin]

Very informative video! This is the kind of thing I want to see on KZbin. Subbed! Thanks for the interesting info! I can definitely see why people thought they were trees. I love to imagine what landscapes looked like millions of years ago. It’s crazy to think that very arid areas like this used to be rivers or oceans. I aced geology and geography in college but if you’d been my professor I would’ve actually enjoyed going to class. 😂 Side note: I’d LOVE to have one of those fractured sandstone slabs! I’m sure they weigh tons but I’d love to have one in my backyard.

[@myroncook]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@drmntpibb]

this is one of the best youtube channels ever

[@mnwaaat0]

It appears that these petrified woods are not the trunk of the tree but rather the roots of a giant tree. Look for remains of the giant tree near the roots.

[@zandanforth1326]

My short time living in Worland in the 90s taught me to love geology ! I wish I would have had time and the knowledge to see the trees. Thanks for the video. Think I might go back . Bless you.

[@MarkLaLone-e1u]

Wonderful sleuthing! Thanks for the knowledge!

[@terrir780]

That was fascinating, so clear and easy to understand. I would have gone with the 'tree theory' because that is what the features look like but now I understand. I actually get it! Thank you so much for the clear explanation. I'm sure to be back for more. Subscribed.

[@myroncook]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wiggleroom3039]

Those structures looks melted. It makes me think of a pyrotechnic mud flow. I love this speculation. I see so much intriguing geology as I travel around. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@nicksothep8472]

This is certainly possible, and some features of the "logs" actually makes it probable, althou extremely convoluted, but the entire problem arises with the assumption that petrification inevitably takes millions of years, where I'm certain that in some cases, Arizona Petrified Forest for instance, the process was instantaneous, caused by a cataclysmic environment, such as a pole inversion for example, where earth's MF goes temporarily off line, allowing for unimaginably powerful electric discharges to hit the ground, instantly turning living organisms into stone. The many crustaceans found perfectly petrified inside "sand bubbles" are also proof, but I'm well aware the current paradigm doesn't allow for such a scenario, cause even though these are all known phenomena, having them "interact" with each other is not acceptable to uniformitarianism..

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Run some electricity through a steak, and tell us if it turns to stone. Can’t wait for your results.

[@nicksothep8472]

@@canadiangemstones7636 are you serious? Are seriously comparing the power of an home appliance to that of an interplanetary lightning bolt? Ever heard of folgorite for instance? When sand turns into stone after being hit by lightning, you know, during a normal thunderstorm, and I have several pieces here at home. That's the problem with consensus, you are so used to having things told to you, that you completely forgot how to think for yourself. I'm not saying I have all the answers here, what I'm saying is that we should broaden the spectrum of possibilities as reality is far weirder than we think.

[@johnschroeder1280]

Great video. Very educational. Thanks

[@roberterdman7268]

He's right. I've bumped into these things in badlands outside Sydney, MT while fossil collecting. They are big concretions. The sandy texture inside and the fact that the bedding/joint cracking continues from the 'log' right into the surrounding rock is a tip off. He does a good explanation of why they are resistant. These are odd the first time you see them. - Geologist here.

[@lettybastien4624]

Mount Saint Helens petrified millions of lumber trees instantly.

[@williamwood9948]

So an old rock farmer found something while harvesting in '23... It confused him, since it was unlike all the other produce.... The research ensued... Safe to say, he is resting well tonight! Cheers to you Mr. Cook!!!

[@GhostofJamesMadison]

It's fascinating how nature forms branching structures no matter if it's through trees,fungus, rivers, or even lighting. So cool to see a fossilized river basically

[@OzzyMandias-xl2hr]

Is there no way that in the petrification process that wood could turn to mostly sandstone, or having the sandstone on the outer layers and it all the way through? Because some of those formations really do look exactly like trees. I've seen many geologists come to formations that look exactly like trees, and say that it's not possible, but I just find it hard to believe

[@veronicacordero9829]

God is amazing.......first time viewing your channel and I throughly enjoyed it. Thank you

[@romack007]

Unfortunately, not all speakers are fluent in their explanations or understanding reality.

[@SanteePrincess]

It's sort of like what the oyster does when it encapsulates a particle, and it gets calcified into a "pearl"

[@borkominamilankov7648]

It is a bench for giants, where they rested and cooled. Can you see that the logs are shaped.

[@75blackviking]

I'm enjoying this video on a Saturday evening, and just enjoying every second. Top notch entertaining educational content. Learning tons from your videos.

[@myroncook]

Glad to hear it!

[@a787fxr]

Mr. Cook loves what took place there 50 Million years ago. I love what took place there when he got there. ❤️ Those are not trees. I absolutely love your way of explaining what happened there !:- )

[@heatherlove8898]

I was reading about how natives had canoes that were 7 ft wide and 100 ft long, could fit up to 60 men. They also have burning methods on how they make these canoes. Maybe they are ancient canoes.

[@susettesantiago5509]

Looks like roots of a giant tree………

[@aljay9579]

What about the giant trees found at the Grand Canyon? They are embedded in the rocks with well-defined roots.

[@cayennenaturetrails8953]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Information !!!!!!! Thanks for sharing ! My early childhood memories are full of stories of petrified Forest's. Thanks for making clear many differences. :)

[@TalmageL-pn2pv]

That's Very interesting and I wouldn't have thought it was to begin with.. lol, I just wanted to know what kind of trees they were 😅😊

[@UndocumentedHuman]

Looks like a giant jaw with petrified gums and teeth. Calcium = concrete. Lime = Concrete Calcium Carbonate = concrete. Fossil Shells = concrete All white calcium. Looks like a alligator or crocodile that was stuck or died in a mud flood.

[@RudolvonStroheim]

Awesome information. Cheers.

[@ushnishasitatapatra]

Super cool! They look more like roots than a tree trunk.

[@terryt.1643]

Fascinating. I often have wished I could go for a walk with a geologist who could explain to me what I am seeing. Loved this! 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@Greg_Gatsby]

You should have seen the petrified chainsaw that cut those trees down!

[@dzymslizzy3641]

My first thought was, "Those are not trees; they are too nearly oval in shape, and the majority of trees are more round/cylindrical." Secondly, petrified wood retains the original patterns of the tree, including the growth rings, and there are none visible here. And finally, as you pointed out, there is clear evidence of sedimentary layering in each of the formations. Perhaps this was a riverine delta of some kind.

[@ckh57]

Most Geologist are brainwashed over educated ignorant fools with a closed mind to what they are looking at on and in the earth. Their brainwashed academia ideas for them are not to be challenged with any real facts of history, for the most part they will not talk to someone who disagrees with academia implanted ideas. They are by any reasonable scientific normal measurement, very poor scientist.

[@letsgobrandon-iq3bn]

This was fun. Thank you.

[@billmalvey4746]

Channel fill hands down

[@johannahardardottir1949]

Looks like a big tree that was moved with the mud flood. There are pertified trees everywhere

[@DeWhytePoverty]

Those are branches not the base of the tree.

[@pandakicker1]

Not everything that looks like something is that something.

[@RonnyfromHolland]

X flares from the sun, during a geomagnetic excursion .....makes very clear what we see right there . ❤. Eyes open !!.

[@american_patriot6218]

Very fun and educational analysis.