There's nothing like a camp out with friends and a good ole' collaborative camp out meal to fill the human soul. I was so fortunate back in my Boy Scout days in the late 50s and early 60s to camp everywhere in the Cascades and across Washington. We weren't geologists, we were just kids from Renton with a wonderful Scout Master who wanted us (rag tag trooper misfits) to experience the amazing beauty of out State. We loved it, have never forgotten it, and came to understood we were somehow connected with it forever.
It’s amazing to me that I can follow and understand the conversations. Not so long ago (relative to my age) I wouldn’t have understood much of what was being said. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to learn what I have so I can enjoy the adventures.
From the responses I see there are others who share my sentiments. You are doing us a great service Nick. You have a dedicated audience of all ages interested in geology, and science in general, who may not have been as enthusiastic otherwise. Thanks.
Same. I can understand about 90% of it, there's just a few terms that don't stick no matter how I try to paste them into my brain, but it's amazing how much you can learn without the pressure of a formal setting. Thanks Nick and all you other talented contributors!
I just wanted to thank you for your videos again and also for inspiring me to explore the Cascades. I hiked Lassen Peak A couple of weeks ago. That was the first time hiking a volcano for me, going all the way to the top. It was the most physically challenging thing I have ever done in my life and I am pretty fit. My best friend and I went together. Since I am blind I had to have some assistance. I was worried I would not get to experience very much, but I was very surprised. Several times I would sit in the lava and run my fingers through it and pick up pieces and check out the difference of the textures. I can’t begin to describe how wonderful it was. Thanks again.
I'm thrilled that all of you are together now and getting the field work started with this important project. THANKS for including the 'townies'. Super interesting.
Watching the fire reports from your area and breaking my heart that the names sound familiar from your classes. Stay safe there you guys, and best of luck with your researches. I consider myself one of your students even here in West Virginia.
I've been waiting for you, hoping that you would be sharing this experience, and feeling so excited to get to go with you! Thanks for all the work and dedication that you pour into your productions
I don’t get to watch these as much as I would like, these days. I ALWAYS enjoy them. I wish I could be with you as a volunteer, even as “base camp cook”. 😁 A picture came to mind of hot rocks rising up through upper crust pushing magma above it where the magma breaches the surface and the surface sloughs away from the high points. This would be similar to a balloon rising through a viscous liquid like cake batter. Thanks for inviting us along. John
It's wonderful just following the conversations with geologic points of interest pointed out on a big ole paper map spread. I found a 1970 geologic map of my own state and have been having fun reading the legends and getting a sense of what my area's all about.
Thanks for bringing this to us Nick. I love to see people just loving their work. I have to admit that at one point I was reminded of those wilted green beans you used last summer to show us how things worked. Those were good times! Keep more videos coming, please. Laurene and Bob in Blodgett Oregon
Camped at Foggy Dew last year on a dirt road motorcycle trip. Nice little spot. Went up and over to Chelan from there. At time time I didn’t know about the crystalline core.
The camping and team seek approach gets me thinking how appealing ways are there in Geology that people might not consider. Liking the tent camp also as your sleeping on the target together with the morning gather around the camp stove one of my favorite parts of camp.
Wonderful beginning, great crew , possibilities ahead are open for a great excursion I’m happy to be able to see it from my Connecticut vantage point ..high in the internet hills ! Thanks so much nick!
I almost changed majors from Biology to Geology spring term junior year after taking Geo 101 (just or fun). I lived with a bunch of geo majors and they seemed to have a lot more fun and were a lot more friendly/helpful/supportive than my fellow bio majors (the vast majority were pre-med). It was technically possible to do it in one year, but it would have been really difficult, so I didn't. Videos like this (and everything else Nick has put on TH-cam) remind me why I considered it.
Good things. Good things. But really, my understanding of plate tectonics has increased since I've found your entertaining and insightful lectures. You use a lot of analogy and metaphor to translate difficult concepts, and I'd like to suggest one for the accretion of exotic terranes(if you have not already used it and I just haven't seen it). The north American bulldozer. It relentlessly plows into the Pacific ocean. The water can just flow somewhere else, but the solids. Some go up. Some go down. Some get splattered on the windshield. I sincerely appreciate what you do.
When the geologists talk about 1 GPa etc they are using pressure as a proxy for depth. GPa is gigapascal where giga- is an SI prefix and pascal is the SI unit of pressure. They use pressure as a proxy for depth because minerals are best described on a pressure-temperature chart, aka a phase diagram. Across an isotherm or an isobar mineral stability can vary wildly.
It seems to me that geologists spend their time in the field and lab doing 4 dimensional jigsaws. It sure is complex but I reckon it’s very satisfying even if more questions are raised as you progress.
Good morning all, it great to show everyone how glorious field work is. If you don't know how to cook, Betty Crocker makes a great cook book! Ha Curious, what's the knee life expectancy of a geologist? Good luck!
I so appreciate seeing women taken seriously in the field of geology. Thank you to all who helped remove the barriers so more creative new ideas can be generated.
This "Dream Team" report just wets my appetite for more. As a 77 year old it's marvelous to see this endeavor take shape. Keep these episodes coming. Another question: Is there going to be a sequel to course 351?
He teaches geology 101 each year (multiple times a year I think) and geology 351 each year. Geology 101 tends to be pretty similar content each year by its very nature as an initial geology course. It does evolve over time: witness the 200 Ma of westward subduction idea being junked in favour of a mixture of westward and eastward subduction for example, but only slowly. I get the impression geology 351 varies more each year. It's a much more advanced course and again its very nature means it changes each year from what I can tell. After all some of the papers considered in this year's course weren't even published when the course was last run! On top of that it's only recently he's felt able to even consider tackling the crystalline core of the North Cascades. Personally speaking I would have no problem passing geology 101 now. I've got more than enough general science background (degree in chemistry) and watching his lectures over the years along with my general knowledge of geology would be more than enough. Geology 351's a different matter. I did get mistaken for a geologist during the livestream chats a few times! However that's just my good general science background plus lots of background geology reading and watching of videos. I lack the minerology and petrology knowledge in particular to be really confident of being able to pass that course. However I was able to read and understand a pretty decent chunk of the papers set as reading for the students. I feel certain I could take a few courses and then tackle geology 351 with a good chance of passing it. After all it's not like it would be the first science course of that level I've taken and passed. I well remember the fun of statistical thermodynamics and delving into retrosynthetic analysis during advanced organic chemistry lectures. So there will be further geology 351 courses with different subject matter in future years. Whether they will be streamed or not is a different question. If the university remain amenable to allowing it to continue I hope that he does stream more in future. To me geology 351 is a far more valuable thing to livestream each time than geology 101. Why? As I said geology 101 largely remains the same in its basic content from run to run, so although the delivery was unusual in 2020 to 2021 and the class size was much smaller than usual from what I can tell, the material covered can be learned just as well from that stream as from other versions of the class. Geology 351 has students who really are interested in the subject, have studied it enough to actually begin to know what they're talking about, and at least for me has material that's much more intellectually stimulating to learn about. So very much yes to further lecture courses being streamed, with geology 351 a particular wish list item for me.
You have to be tough as nails to go out and collect rocks to study. You have to be smart as hell, to be able to date them by crystal structure deformation. All tolled, Geology is as hard as a rock! Good luck to you! 👍
Goodness, the interviews are great. I felt like Stacia's explanation of her metamorphic work made sense, and new info re titanite crystals. Always learning. 👏🏼👍🏼
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. One minor criticism: could you could dwell - hold the camera still and 'stare' - on the maps that you are taping, just a bit more. I'm finding that I can absorb more of what the map is telling me better when you just hold that map in frame longer. Say, 3 to 5 seconds.
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There's nothing like a camp out with friends and a good ole' collaborative camp out meal to fill the human soul. I was so fortunate back in my Boy Scout days in the late 50s and early 60s to camp everywhere in the Cascades and across Washington. We weren't geologists, we were just kids from Renton with a wonderful Scout Master who wanted us (rag tag trooper misfits) to experience the amazing beauty of out State. We loved it, have never forgotten it, and came to understood we were somehow connected with it forever.
It’s amazing to me that I can follow and understand the conversations. Not so long ago (relative to my age) I wouldn’t have understood much of what was being said. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to learn what I have so I can enjoy the adventures.
I was going to reply with the same thoughts just not a eloquent.
Exactly! Good job getting us prepared to follow along sir!
Yes! thank goodness for Nick's A-Z Exotic Terranes, the backyard videos, both Geology 101 and 351 series, or I would not have understood anything.
From the responses I see there are others who share my sentiments. You are doing us a great service Nick. You have a dedicated audience of all ages interested in geology, and science in general, who may not have been as enthusiastic otherwise. Thanks.
Same. I can understand about 90% of it, there's just a few terms that don't stick no matter how I try to paste them into my brain, but it's amazing how much you can learn without the pressure of a formal setting. Thanks Nick and all you other talented contributors!
Cool trail. Would love to see it in person. Thanks for sharing.
I just wanted to thank you for your videos again and also for inspiring me to explore the Cascades. I hiked Lassen Peak A couple of weeks ago. That was the first time hiking a volcano for me, going all the way to the top. It was the most physically challenging thing I have ever done in my life and I am pretty fit. My best friend and I went together. Since I am blind I had to have some assistance. I was worried I would not get to experience very much, but I was very surprised. Several times I would sit in the lava and run my fingers through it and pick up pieces and check out the difference of the textures. I can’t begin to describe how wonderful it was. Thanks again.
Interesting showcase of individual talent, thank for the part 1 presentation
I like Mike Eddy's work! Great geologist!
I'm thrilled that all of you are together now and getting the field work started with this important project. THANKS for including the 'townies'. Super interesting.
Big fan Nick, thanks for bringing geology to the masses
I love these vignettes...
Thank you Nic for taking us along with you guys in the field especialy us to old and broken to go. i learn new stuff in every video
Thank you so much for providing this window into the work of these geologists. Completely unique style of video, congratulations!
Watching the fire reports from your area and breaking my heart that the names sound familiar from your classes. Stay safe there you guys, and best of luck with your researches. I consider myself one of your students even here in West Virginia.
Good morning. Nick, I wanted to thank you for teaching, specifically explaining the language of Geology.
Excellent point, however I could use a glossary of terms used by Stacia. I'm just sayin'.
Your videos on TH-cam have inspired me to go get a degree in geology.
I might even come to Central Washington University for that.
I've been waiting for you, hoping that you would be sharing this experience, and feeling so excited to get to go with you! Thanks for all the work and dedication that you pour into your productions
Thanks for showcasing all the great talent in the field of geology.
I don’t get to watch these as much as I would like, these days. I ALWAYS enjoy them.
I wish I could be with you as a volunteer, even as “base camp cook”. 😁
A picture came to mind of hot rocks rising up through upper crust pushing magma above it where the magma breaches the surface and the surface sloughs away from the high points. This would be similar to a balloon rising through a viscous liquid like cake batter.
Thanks for inviting us along.
John
I see that you are continuing Nick's tradition of easily pictured analogies, including food. ;-)
Great to get a glimpse into the investigative work involved in advancing the knowledge.
It's wonderful just following the conversations with geologic points of interest pointed out on a big ole paper map spread. I found a 1970 geologic map of my own state and have been having fun reading the legends and getting a sense of what my area's all about.
Thanks for bringing this to us Nick. I love to see people just loving their work. I have to admit that at one point I was reminded of those wilted green beans you used last summer to show us how things worked. Those were good times! Keep more videos coming, please. Laurene and Bob in Blodgett Oregon
Where else can you find this much brain power and experience at a picnic table next to a creek?!?!?
Camped at Foggy Dew last year on a dirt road motorcycle trip. Nice little spot. Went up and over to Chelan from there. At time time I didn’t know about the crystalline core.
I truly appreciate your videos!🙏
The camping and team seek approach gets me thinking how appealing ways are there in Geology that people might not consider. Liking the tent camp also as your sleeping on the target together with the morning gather around the camp stove one of my favorite parts of camp.
Wonderful beginning, great crew , possibilities ahead are open for a great excursion I’m happy to be able to see it from my Connecticut vantage point ..high in the internet hills !
Thanks so much nick!
Yay!! New vlog!! Thanks Nick. Always look forward your vlogs!!
Even though I ended up doing something else, this is exactly what attracted me to Geology.
Doing a little dream team catch up in advance of episode Z.
Cool. Looking forward to seeing some field work results.
Thanks Nick...Good luck to all.
These are great Nick! Thanks!
I almost changed majors from Biology to Geology spring term junior year after taking Geo 101 (just or fun). I lived with a bunch of geo majors and they seemed to have a lot more fun and were a lot more friendly/helpful/supportive than my fellow bio majors (the vast majority were pre-med). It was technically possible to do it in one year, but it would have been really difficult, so I didn't. Videos like this (and everything else Nick has put on TH-cam) remind me why I considered it.
Good things. Good things. But really, my understanding of plate tectonics has increased since I've found your entertaining and insightful lectures. You use a lot of analogy and metaphor to translate difficult concepts, and I'd like to suggest one for the accretion of exotic terranes(if you have not already used it and I just haven't seen it). The north American bulldozer. It relentlessly plows into the Pacific ocean. The water can just flow somewhere else, but the solids. Some go up. Some go down. Some get splattered on the windshield.
I sincerely appreciate what you do.
I kept waiting to hear "If it all goes wrong, we will just blame Nick" :-)
When the geologists talk about 1 GPa etc they are using pressure as a proxy for depth. GPa is gigapascal where giga- is an SI prefix and pascal is the SI unit of pressure.
They use pressure as a proxy for depth because minerals are best described on a pressure-temperature chart, aka a phase diagram. Across an isotherm or an isobar mineral stability can vary wildly.
Very nice, indeed. Looking forward to part 2. Cheers!
Wow, so beautiful!
It seems to me that geologists spend their time in the field and lab doing 4 dimensional jigsaws.
It sure is complex but I reckon it’s very satisfying even if more questions are raised as you progress.
oooooo What a nice surprise!
Good morning all, it great to show everyone how glorious field work is. If you don't know how to cook, Betty Crocker makes a great cook book! Ha
Curious, what's the knee life expectancy of a geologist?
Good luck!
Wow, they have their work cut out, and they'll probably come out with a whole other set of questions for future students!
I hope the mass of that picnic table doesn't cause seismic catastrophes! Holy cow!
Yeah, and I looked for grizzly claw marks too! 👍
I so appreciate seeing women taken seriously in the field of geology. Thank you to all who helped remove the barriers so more creative new ideas can be generated.
This "Dream Team" report just wets my appetite for more. As a 77 year old it's marvelous to see this endeavor take shape. Keep these episodes coming. Another question: Is there going to be a sequel to course 351?
He teaches geology 101 each year (multiple times a year I think) and geology 351 each year.
Geology 101 tends to be pretty similar content each year by its very nature as an initial geology course. It does evolve over time: witness the 200 Ma of westward subduction idea being junked in favour of a mixture of westward and eastward subduction for example, but only slowly.
I get the impression geology 351 varies more each year. It's a much more advanced course and again its very nature means it changes each year from what I can tell. After all some of the papers considered in this year's course weren't even published when the course was last run! On top of that it's only recently he's felt able to even consider tackling the crystalline core of the North Cascades.
Personally speaking I would have no problem passing geology 101 now. I've got more than enough general science background (degree in chemistry) and watching his lectures over the years along with my general knowledge of geology would be more than enough.
Geology 351's a different matter. I did get mistaken for a geologist during the livestream chats a few times! However that's just my good general science background plus lots of background geology reading and watching of videos. I lack the minerology and petrology knowledge in particular to be really confident of being able to pass that course. However I was able to read and understand a pretty decent chunk of the papers set as reading for the students.
I feel certain I could take a few courses and then tackle geology 351 with a good chance of passing it. After all it's not like it would be the first science course of that level I've taken and passed. I well remember the fun of statistical thermodynamics and delving into retrosynthetic analysis during advanced organic chemistry lectures.
So there will be further geology 351 courses with different subject matter in future years. Whether they will be streamed or not is a different question. If the university remain amenable to allowing it to continue I hope that he does stream more in future. To me geology 351 is a far more valuable thing to livestream each time than geology 101. Why? As I said geology 101 largely remains the same in its basic content from run to run, so although the delivery was unusual in 2020 to 2021 and the class size was much smaller than usual from what I can tell, the material covered can be learned just as well from that stream as from other versions of the class. Geology 351 has students who really are interested in the subject, have studied it enough to actually begin to know what they're talking about, and at least for me has material that's much more intellectually stimulating to learn about.
So very much yes to further lecture courses being streamed, with geology 351 a particular wish list item for me.
You have to be tough as nails to go out and collect rocks to study. You have to be smart as hell, to be able to date them by crystal structure deformation. All tolled, Geology is as hard as a rock! Good luck to you! 👍
Goodness, the interviews are great. I felt like Stacia's explanation of her metamorphic work made sense, and new info re titanite crystals. Always learning. 👏🏼👍🏼
Be careful,Lake Okanagan is similar to Lockness,narrow , long and deep and with monster, lol
I'm shocked that you are not smoked out by the Cub Creek fire (Winthrop) and Cedar Creek fire (Mazama).
YaaAAAARR matey! There she be.... The long lost map of Foggy Doo🏴☠️
I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
One minor criticism: could you could dwell - hold the camera still and 'stare' - on the maps that you are taping, just a bit more. I'm finding that I can absorb more of what the map is telling me better when you just hold that map in frame longer.
Say, 3 to 5 seconds.
Hit pause.
@@13TooTall Or do a "print screen" and paste it into a Word document.
Nice
Is everyone in Geology this easy on the eyes?
Did she say orthonase or orthoclase? Orthoclase makes sense in the context. Stacia is an awesome communicator! She is a natural👍
@@macking104 Thanks! Next video is much clearer.
I would guess they are investigating the Challis Magmas considering the evidence they’re describing.
You should of told me there'd be food, I wooda brought a fork.
Map? You re using a map. Lordy lordy old school.
Fix that map!!!!