When I was a kid, we went down to Vantage to see the river’s level rise and cover over the original bridge’s location. 1960 I think. I was too young to realize the significance and have loved learning of our area’s geological history as I grew. Only learned of your videos recently and have enjoyed each one. Thanks. Hope you are well.

I can't get enough of Nick Zentner!!!

@Ellensburg44

5 жыл бұрын

Ha!

I watch these videos, as well as Mr. Zentner's longer lectures, over and over and always take something new away from each view. Most importantly for me, these videos are all great springboards that serve as introductions to the work of the researchers in the field. Previous to viewing this series, I'd been to the view point along I-90 East below Wild Horses Monument many times and marveled at the sheer scale of the topography from there. I drive from Vancouver, WA to Kalispell, MT and back once a month and started experimenting with different routes, as well as studying the geology along the way to break the monotony. Hiking deep into Frenchman's Coulee, standing at the bottom and looking out toward the mouth, it was mind-blowing to think of the force of the water, volume of material that had to be moved to create the coulee and where it all must have gone. The nice thing about I-90 Rocks and Roadside Geology re-runs is that, in geological time, they're still brand new : )

Thank you Cole Foundation. Awesome videos!

l live on a small island on which the highest point is a granite outcrop that stands just over 500 feet but because of your lessons I've come to look at it with different eyes. Now I want to learn the origins of every rock I see. Thank you for a most fascinating program sir.

@Ellensburg44

6 жыл бұрын

Memorable comment, Brian. Thank you!

@garymingy8671

4 жыл бұрын

Star stuff...billions an billions...we came from a super nova

Hey Nick, I have been in love with the geology of the Pacific Northwest most of my life. The Columbia Gorge filled my fantasy's of Indian Warriors lining a ridge preparing to attack the white men in the early '60s. I know the magic of the Palouse, it has a deep and ancient pulse. My High School years in the mid 70s I spent many a mile in the back county of Northern Spokane County in the vicinity of Mt. Spokane. I have felt how ancient those bones were, and I've seen a few places not seen by many eyes. Because of your videos and a few others here on KZread, I now wish I had chosen a discipline that led to a more fulfilling life.

Love Washingtons geology!

@Ellensburg44

9 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks.

Incredible material!

I heard that the Missoula Jökulhlaups (catastrophic glacial outburst floods) which created the scoured features of the Channel Scablands were first discovered/formulated by Washington State geologist Harlen Bretz back in 1923, but because he had such a difficult personality coupled with his theory being so far off the accepted paradigms and the Scablands area being so remote... no one in the academic mainstream believed him, ignoring his work until the 1970s. At least his theorem was accepted before his death in 1981... Another piece of evidence used to prove Frenchman Springs was a set of falls (larger than Niagra), was by the huge scouring plunge pool that can still be seen at the base of the coulee.

Amazing video...Thank you so much. One of my favorite places to visit.

@Ellensburg44

6 жыл бұрын

I agree! Thanks.

@briankoski817

2 жыл бұрын

I just went to that spot yesterday for my 1st time. It's f'n awesome!

Thanks Nick

Fascinating stuff!

Nick is the best,watch and lear. And hit the like button ,please.

Nick, if you ever guide a tour for geology, PAHLEESE let me know. I will try to attend!! I did one out of U of I or was it WSU? Lasted two days. Fantastic. I dragged my little daughter along! I wasn't part of the department but it was open to all...one of the best two days I have ever enjoyed! I love LOVE this stuff!! If I had found out about you, Nick, I would never have left Washington, Central Washington (Cle Elum) for Oregon. I had no idea what a damn rock hound I am, totally OCD! I have stopped at all these road side cuts that you've shown and spent hours, wondering what the heck I was looking at! I ride horses in the wilderness and look for all this stuff but wish I had had more knowledge!

@Ellensburg44

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Come visit.

6:53 Looking for your hammer?? Love your work, keep em coming.

Really i appreciate specially this person. U people did work on lands so much tat now nasa astronaut can guess how the lifecor rocks or gases would be in other planets.

Great job Nick! Love your work. Any interest in other areas? I would like to see something on ice age in Utah, Flaming Gorge???? Split Mountain..... I see evidence of flooding hear.

good jab. i live in VA and im just fascinated by all this. what do you think about electro magnetic vaporizing as part of the theoretical catastrophe? i want to believe water exploited after the vaporization. where is all the rock sediment? peace!

I live in wa would like to find some places to go around Lewis county

Nick, that guitar playing I hear in the background, is that you?

Ned can we get some new vids I’ve seen them all and your lectures. If I ask nicely? Lol we miss you.

@Ellensburg44

5 жыл бұрын

nickzentner.com has all of my stuff. Thanks.

How & who came up with the name coulee ?

@nevyen149

2 жыл бұрын

The word "coulee" comes from the Canadian French "coulée", which originally came from the French "couler" which means "to flow".

@billotto602

2 жыл бұрын

@@nevyen149 thank you 😊

Rattlesnakes are hard to see --- until you step on them.