Craters of the Moon and its Amazing Geologic Story Presented by Doug Owens, National Park Service

Like a bit of Hawaii, or perhaps Iceland - the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve has some of the best preserved volcanic features in the Lower 48 states. Oregon Trail Emigrants were both amazed and dismayed at what they found, the young lava field forcing them to either detour south near the Snake River or follow the northern route of the Oregon Trail, which is called Goodale’s Cut Off, that pinched them between the lava field and the Pioneer Mountains.
Have you ever wondered why the largest geologically young basaltic lava field in the lower 48 states (the Craters of the Moon Lava Field--618 square miles) is on the Eastern Snake River Plain and how it relates to Yellowstone? It is definitely intimately related to Yellowstone, but how and why? Join a retired National Park Service Geologist and Education Specialist and take a virtual tour of the Monument and its geologic story in order to understand this local natural wonder.

[@nunyubiznezz]

"Nick Zentner" CWU ....Here on TH-cam. A *Great* LIVE Geology Instructor!

[@SolaceEasy]

Great presentation. I've taught science and been an interpreter, and I have learned much from this lecture.

[@AlohaMilton]

Geologists of Jackson Hole have officially been awarded 'Winners of the internet' for February 27 2017, for finding a laser pointer that actually shows up on video.

[@luthermclain2959]

Good one Aloha!

[@benlonghair]

Always been curious about Craters of the Moon since I noticed it on Google Earth. Thanks for the lecture.

[@GeoscienceImaging]

Are the 2 items described at 2:20, the geology guide and the 1:12,000 scale new geologic map, available for download somewhere?

[@SenorTucano]

Leave on,y footprints, take only memories and rock samples

[@SteelWolf13]

See you soon crater 146-95R

[@timteevin4517]

Zentner's better.

[@KathyWilliamsDevries]

Tim Teevin no one is better than Zentner 🤗😉

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

It's not a popularity contest. Keep the snide remarks to yourself.

[@sherrimcavoy8342]

I could be wrong, but I believe Dr Zentner has referenced this gentleman's work and books a few times. So guess he's good enough for the Dr.

[@freedomoperator6502]

I will go there and take a rock. Try to fine me. I'll fight em.