Great Earthquakes of the Pacific Northwest 

Everything I know about geology I learned on RU-vid from Nick Zentner.

I’m not a scholar, just a regular guy who clawed through high school. This guy makes me want to go back to school! I love his lectures!!!

Never in my life have I witnessed a better teacher. His skills are breathtaking. Nick, your talent is a gift to everyone hungry for knowledge.

I worked as a petroleum / reservoir engineer in Alaska for 43 years. I really appreciate the work of yourself and your piers. It's amazing how much energy one experiences in a 4.1 when is location is 6 miles deep, directly under your home. We experienced some 7+ but the were centered 200 miles north. I did not experience the 9.0 in 1964, but many of my co-workers did. Their stories were bone chilling. Thanks again for a very illustrative lecture.

I could listen to this guy every day and not get bored. Ever. He's great

I am 85 years old I am going back to school just to hear him speak ,,what a teacher amazing,

Some people just have the gift of teaching, and Nick is one of them.

MS in Geophysics here. Never was that experience as entertaining and as accessible as this lecture. Knowledge and passion meet pure talent.

“And that happy tree became a sad tree became a D E A D T R E E.” I’m dying.

If only we could trade all reality tv shows for a series of lectures from this gifted teacher. I had already watched a documentary about the impending earthquake in the PNW a couple of years ago but this lecture was just as engaging. Thanks very much

I have ADHD and had trouble paying attention in school but this guy literally had my attention grasped for the whole video. I loved the topic loved the presentation! If this guy was just my teacher in school I would’ve had 4.0 😂

Fascinating lecture! Thank you! Coming from Poland, a country spared from these types of natural disasters, this topic is foreign to me, but this presentation explaining geological evidence, historic and current data grasped my attention more than any modern 3D visualisations and documentaries I’ve watched on this subject. I believe the passion of the lecturer played a huge role in igniting my interest. Great stuff! Highly recommended even for a total layperson like me. Thank you!

My goodness! What a gifted professor. True passion and ability to explain. I finally understand at the age of 70 years old. Thank you. God bless.

This guy is a, "ROCK STAR"! Brilliant lecture!

I can listen to this gentleman for hours.

I've never studied anything like this, but if your classes were anywhere near me, I would take them. Your lecture is absolutely fascinating.

What a natural born teacher! I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

I remember way back in the day when my wife was a geology student and I would eagerly volunteer to be the camp cook (I'm a chef) on their class field trips because I always learned something cool. Thanks, bro.

Nick you are a remarkable lecturer, teacher, and I would suspect would make a terrific father. That said, I have done lectures, it is very hard to hold the audience, very difficult to time the presentation and gain audience comprehension of what one is trying to convey. You are one of the best I have ever seen. I grew up in Corvallis and Bend, I have been to every single place you mention, really hits home. Thanks for your efforts, I know it takes a lot of work to pull this all together, and your students are blessed to claim you as a teacher.

When I told my dad growing up that I wished he were a geologist, and not in book publishing, this is the kinda guy I was picturing.

Excellent presentation! The only thing I disliked was that it came to an end :) Thank you!

We gotta have more of these talks. The energy that is released in each talk by Nick as he pounds around the stage is all that is keeping us safe in the PNW!!!

This guy really makes science interesting

This professor makes me want to go to college. And this one in particular. Great video, could listen to him talk forever

Rewatched again a year later: Nick Zenter is a natural teacher: i can't thank you enough for posting this arresting and pertinent information. His lectures are remarkable in the clarity of raw information. Thanks for this. 🌊🌊🌊🌎🌏🌍🌊🌊🌊

Learned more about Washington state in five minutes than I have in 65 years. Congrats Nick !

I could watch this guy all day. His dynamic presenting style is extremely engaging. He makes the subject come alive.

Nick Zentner is so good that I've watched this whole video twice ... and I live in Houston, TX.

I have watched many videos and lectures on this subject matter, but I would have to say Nick Zentner really does present the facts in a manner in which anyone not educated could understand, great lecturer!!

Thank you Mr. Zentner for explaining this. I'm 62 years old and never really knew how this was taking place.

And hello from your BC neighbors to the north! 👋 You could've included us in that wonderful lecture. Things just don't stop at the border, you know.

I like him using an old fashion chalk board. There is no need of any other aquipment.

Looking at the comments I see I am not alone in my admiration of the professors teaching skill. Bravo!

“That’s a whole other lecture.” 🤣 They’re good enough that I’m watching them all. I guess I’ll find that one eventually. 🖖

Nick is a jewel. I wish I had some teachers like him.

I've got to tell you ~ YOU NICK ZETNER ARE A FANTASTIC TEACHER. I am a massive fan of seeking knowledge No tv in our life, just research & learning, that's my fun. I have been so disappointed by teachers through the years but you are an amazing professor, your students are very fortunate to have you Nick. So pleased I happened upon your lecture series. So great to see a true teacher passionate, loving that which they do, truly inspirational. Congratulations & thank you for expanding my mind further still on this topic, your descriptions are divinely explicit & easy to comprehend. WOW wow wow! You're the very best.

I can watch him forever. I wish he made more classes. So far, two of my sons are teachers. I hope they turn out as enthusiastic as Nick.

Now I know why he was asked to present the information. Great teacher 💯

In a single hour this man leveled up a million peoples understanding of earthquakes by a magnitude of about 12, Great Work Nick please keep it up.

Nick, I recently started watching your videos for a short time now. Geology is interesting, but you make me excited about it! My dad was a high school teacher in Southern California for 24 years. Your teaching style reminds me so much of him! Engrossing! This sounds weird but thank you for being excited about your topic! More teachers need to be like you and him. I realize this video is 5 years old, but I hope you are motoring on. Thanks again, Nate

Nick Zentner is an outstanding lecturer!

Who did the volcano blame for erupting? He said it was the Earth's fault.

I thought this would be pretty lame at first. Boy, was I wrong. This man's perfect presentation, chalkboard and all is sheer genius. Thank you for this. You should be on TED, if you aren't already. In a word, superb.

He has these lectures I think once or twice a year that are open to the public , he packs them in like a rockstar no pun intended

I love seeing a professional so involved with his subject, makes me love earthquakes

I learned more in this lecture than the entire 71 years of my life. Thank you.

He uses the perfect mix of media - chalkboard, stills, drawings, animations - and makes the most of them all. Even deciding which media to use for which information is an important part of teaching.

Started watching, couldn't stop. Thnx for posting, very interesting!

Thanks for the lecture. The internet is a tremendous tool for continuing education.

THIS MAN IS VERY APT TO TEACH FOR SURE! HE FOUND HIS CALLING AND I HAVE LEARNED A GREAT DEAL TODAY!

"Thank you for your energy, this is great!" Says the most energetic lecturer ever haha :) Top job Nick, you lectures rock mate and your enthusiasm is well appreciated.

What an awesome geology lecturer.

I don’t know why I love this Raggamuffin dude, but he reminds me of one of my beer drinking buddies that puts my brain into thinking. You know one of those guys that makes the world different.

I discovered these presentations a few years ago when a family member moved to Seattle and have enjoyed and been educated by them ever since. Nick Zentner is a national treasure of scientific exposition.

Nick, I think you might be a bit too young to have met, but, you remind me of the great Dr. Anderson (UPS). The energy and ability to communicate that marks your videos brings wonderful memories of studying PNW Geology under the good Dr. Thanks for what you do to help all of us remain students and continue our education through your presentations.

What a wonderful teacher/storyteller. Dr Zentner - I love your excitement in conveying the history of our planet. Great job!

Sitting here in Ocean Shores watching this. Yikes! Nice knowin' ya.

Thank you Nick for your intelligence, enthusiasm, energy, passion and dedication. You make learning interesting and fun. I’ve been sick all my life and found college difficult, stressful and exhausting, but I don’t want to stop learning. Being over sixty, it’s not for career possibilities, I just want to know all I can absorb over time with no pressure. It’s all too fascinating to ignore. Great series.

I bet your audience is not looking at their cell phones during this presentation when they had their hands up to ask questions after the first 5 minutes of your lecture. Great job.

Most exciting slow motion science ever. Great lectures! Thx.

Victoria would love to hear this lecture!! (British Columbia)

He loves this & it's infectious. Thank you for posting this- post more.

By far one of the best, informative, understandable, chalk talk I have witnessed!

Nick is amazing! He makes me want to be a geologist with his very clear explanations. I hope CWU recognizes what a gem they have and rewarding him accordingly. I need to look to see if he has a summer program for seniors.

This guy is freaking awesome. Wish I had him as a teacher when I was in school.

I don't know what is more fascinating, the Cascadia geology, or the submarine canyons off the coast. I live in Monterey where we have a 3000 ft deep canyon running down the center of Monterey Bay which has an upwelling of nutrient-rich planktons attracting the whales of the Eastern Pacific. The marine life supported by this canyon is phenomenal. We may need Marine sanctuary protection for all the canyons. Nick is doing a phenomenal job presenting this science. Thank you and your fellows for all you have provided.

I normally do not like "talk videos" like this but this one is just excellent.

Oh my god this dude is a God-tier lecturer!! 😱👏👏 I'm always so impressed by teaching professionals who are *this* goddamn talented. I've never been to Oregon nor had I ever heard of this school, let alone heard of this professor, and I'm just amazed by him. First time listening to anything he's presented and I'm already wishing more (or any) professors had patreons to which I could donate. Keep killin it, prof. ❤️💪😤🤘❤️

Wow Nick, what enormous energy waves YOU send to your audience! You were on fire. I was on the edge of my seat in awe as much of the way you wove that story together as the fantastic story itself.

One of my favorite professors to listen to, always a joy to hear his lectures, this was an absolutely excellent presentation!

Excellent lecture! Prof. Zentner is a terrific teacher. Wish I were 40 years younger, I would sign up for every course he teaches. Thank you.

I watched this not long after it was first posted and just watched it again. Not because I had forgotten anything, but because I really appreciate the style of instruction.

I truly enjoy your lectures and your youtube series, if only you had a television show.

I want to be able to afford college just to have him as a teacher. First lecture in a while I stayed awake & riveted. Good work, sir!

BRAVO! Excellent teacher! Thank you!

Nick is worth listening to because he presents historical facts in an exciting story tellers way with excitement.

That's good to know all this info,and you explained it very well,but Oregon never show us the earthquakes we have. I live in MEDFORD and I feel them. My friend thinks imagining it but I have a 60 year old cottage and the walls creak and crack.

Today I'm breathing easier, living on the Olympic Peninsula. Love these lectures on geology!

Nick Zentner should be our national teacher. He is truly a gifted presenter and teacher: Nick presents this complex material in an easy-to-understand (do I dare say 'entertaining') way.

I remember watching this 6 or 7 years ago when this was first out and was fascinated. Everyone once in awhile I still think about this video and decided to rewatch it again today, 6-7 years later. Still as fascinated now as I was then.

Nick, you did such a great job!! I’m a random guy in my 20s living in nyc, never even been to the pacific northwest. I’m just interested in the cascadia earthquake. I thought I knew a lot about it-turns out there was more to know! I have ADHD and have a very tough time listening to lectures, and you grabbed my attention the whole time. Thank you so much! (and thank you for the book recs too!!)

Excellent, honest, engaging. Love him and his lectures. I appreciate that he goes to otherwise forgotten or overlooked authors and sources to include in his presentations. Enticing topic and humble, understandable style. God bless you and yours Nick! Washington native 🥳

Gods Speed Dr. Nick and Loved Ones

An admiring presentation. A real teacher. A real master . A real Guru.

Love this mans teachings and they way he delivers his knowledge 😃👏👏👏

I do believe he's still teaching at CWU To those interested The depth of study there will surprise you.

Great teacher, no matter what he taught he would keep me interested. Then I read the comments, seems most people commented on the teacher rather than the actuall content.

I am not a geologist, but this guy certainly makes me wish i was. CWU is very lucky to have him, even luckier we are to have RU-vid to discover him. He never ceases to amaze me at how easy he can explain formation of the land we all walk, live, visit, & depend upon for survival. I feel smarter every time i watch one of his videos & i feel safer knowing it will almost certainly without doubt probably not happen, maybe, to me. 😮

Excellent presentation, Sir. Kept me riveted to every word you were saying, moreso because of how you tied your chalkboard information with a more solid information from another reputable geologist thru the services of youTube. Thank you Sir, for your continued hard work, and thoroughness of your very passionate interpretation. Just plain very educative, and very well presented. Once again Sir, thank you very much for your passion jn presenting the subject material.

I would have gone to college and studied geology if I knew I’d have a professor as cool as this guy!

I’m enjoy his guy! I wish I cou;d attend his classes! Great information! Wish I had him as a teacher!

Wow. I could listen to him forever. I’m hooked 😮❤

Exactly what I was looking for. A good historic lecture

Your students are so lucky to have you as a teacher 🌍

just a Canadian here, seeking reassurance from geologists, who are the worst people to ask for reassurance. Thanks for the lesson :)

Nick does a good job of teaching geology, but an absolutely brilliant job of imparting his love for his subject.

This man's ability to speak in a way that both captivates and educates the layman in society, is not only a gift this guy processes but also is a a free resource you can point to to say " you were warned" and once warned if you don't take any steps towards being somewhat prepared for at a minimum 6months to take care of those in your inner circle, I'll pray for you, because when this happens, mark my words, wagons will be circled, tribes will be brought together, and unfortunately resource gathering on a almost savage level will be witnessed and by reason of circumstances encouraged! Because if you can't take care of your "tribe" those FEMA COVID camps need inhabitants and haven't gone ANYWHERE!

POV: it’s 3 am and you’re high. You get 17 minutes into this video until you realize that you are watching a literal recorded college lecture. You decide that it’s pretty interesting and then finish the video.

I love his style. I also just love the sound of the chalkboard so much more than a whiteboard.

ANOTHER excellent lecture from Mr. Z. Anyone who can make geology this interesting deserves a raise!