Liberty Gold and the Yellowstone Hotspot 

If you had told me a month ago that I would be hooked on a series of geology lectures, I'd have told you to seek professional help. It's one thing to know a subject well and another thing altogether to know it well enough to be able to impart that knowlege to others. To be able to draw people in and make a subject as dry as geology completely engrossing, though, requires a really rare talent.

I do like the fact that Dr. Zentner doesn't demand that anyone take his word for anything. He insists on substantiating his claims, even to laymen, as all scientists should do.

Thank you Mr.Zentner. I dropped out of Geology class at Arlington College 61 years ago to go fly airplanes in The US Marine Corps..I think that had I instructors such as yourself I probably would never have left school.I am an avid follower of your youtube lectures. Again sir, thank you for the education. James F Wilson Jr.

Dont you just love this guy, so much energy, you cant stop listening its so interesting.

I love the way he always gives the names of researchers and key words of their papers so we can look them up!

Watching this in 2019 in the UK having watched a number of Nick's lectures over the last week or so. I now feel confident I know more about the geology of the Pacific North West than most people that live there! Like almost everyone here says, Nick is a fantastic teacher and his obvious enthusiasm for his subject (aided and abetted by a huge dash of natural and highly engaging showmanship) make these lectures as entertaining as they are enlightening.

Very informative. This is the second time I watched. I had bookkeeping and shorthand in high school. There was no earth sciences in the late 1950's to 60's. Never too old to learn. Thank you.

don't you wish that all your profs had been this good??

Nick reminds me of a professor I had in College...around 1980...he taught calculus, but was hilarious, and really knew his topic...to the point, that he taught with direct examples more than books. He was more cruel to Wiley Coyote than Warner Brothers...but from using gravity to teach parabolas and related integration, to velocities and even some physics...a WHOLE LOT is to be said for putting down textbooks and actually learning by 'chalk board work by an expert'... Great job...BIG thumbs up!

Rewatching everything. Worth every moment. Thank you for going live from home! We're thoroughly enjoying it!

nick is an amazing teacher wish all teachers were like him who actually know how to make learning fun

More than a geologist, or a teacher... Nick is a storyteller, and no one teaches better than a great storyteller. Truly gifted.

This guy is amazing! I wish I could have attended his geology classes. 5-stars!

I live in South America and can't stop listening to his videos about North America.

I'm a 64 year old woman and I find these lectures extremely fascinating and have and am continuing to learn. Thank you so much for your clear teaching. It's greatly appreciated.

This is how teaching should be. It reminded me on my school time 40 years ago in east Germany. We had great science teachers.

I just love these talks. Nick can hold you spellbound for over an hour in an age of 0 attention span.

I have had the honor of having great teachers at high school, but Nick is a fantastic, natural, teacher/lecturer! Learned more from this guy in 3 hrs than 3 years on the subject!

I love how Geology helps us see the timescale and timelapse the movement of the earth in our minds, to visualize it. I also love how he teaches it super well

He was one of my favorite professors. Made the courses fun and interesting!

Thank you, Professor Zentner, you make us professors look interesting with your enthusiasm.

I found these videos, as well as the HugeFlood videos, while I was having a very dissatisfying time looking for things to watch on RU-vid. I spent the whole rest of the day watching all of the videos I could. Great videos with a vary engaging host. Thank you for turning my weekend around. :D

Mr Nick Zenter you are the best! Thank you again for these fantastic lectures on Cascadia geology. I can not say enough how much I enjoy the depth and scope of every one of your Geological discussions. Please stay well and protected. We need as many teachers like you to instill a passion and interest in Earth science as we can. Thank you again. I didn't even realize it was about gold until a few minutes in...I chose this video just to enjoy learning some more.

These lectures are outstanding! Fascinating and complex geology made accessible and exciting by Prof Zentner's passion and extensive expertise!

World class communicator. Such passion for his field

I don't remember how I stumbled upon these, but I like these lectures.

Professor Zentner is in full flight here, delivering an excellent lecture! Thank you!! Cheers from Phoenix

"I'm just a teacher..." And a Saturn V is just a firecracker.

If only all teachers could make everything as interesting as you do Nick.

Love this class, he's a great professor - greetings from FL

You are in my opinion one of the coolest teachers ever! Winter time blues always get to me but time flys watching your videos. Thank you for giving us all your time and energy you've clearly takin the time in with our geology

Tick tock. This is so fascinating. As a former Earth Science teacher. ... wow.

I was looking for just such a video about the potato patch. What a great explanation about the geology of the Northwest.

Have watched two of your lectures now, you are a great lecturer. I live in Ballarat in Victoria, Australia, an area renowned for gold mining and also an area that used to be very volcanic. We live just to the north of the city and there are many mullock heaps around our property. I've read many books about gold and it's relation to volcanic activity. Absolutely amazed at the work that has gone into explaining the geology of the Liberty area, and as usual it's the enthusiasm of the lecturer that makes the subject interesting and entertaining. No doubt if there's more of your work on youtube I'll be tuning in. Thanks mate I've really enjoyed it.

This guy is a fantastic teacher

Wow! Am I ever happy to stumble on your WONDERFUL, FASCINATING LECTURES! THANK YOU!

I love these lectures so much. I stumbled across them while doing research on the (super exciting) geology of the Seattle area- Where I am considering a job... Nick, you bring such a passion to the subject and I appreciate it deeply. I'm a Geology/rock/fossil/gem nerd and you've totally captured hours and hours of my time with these lectures with great information and an enthusiastic presentation. I've enjoyed every second of it. Thank you and CWU for making this available for people like me, on the coast on NC, to see. Gumdrop Siletzia. Love it. Haha!

Probably the 5th time I have watched and still enjoy the talks. I know he has continued to delve into the science on these issues; watched those, too! Great work, Professor.

Outstanding lecture!! Nick has such a passion and incredible knowledge of his subject.

This guy is is amazing. I wish i had a teacher like this back in the day. atleast this video is free and public, more need to see this guy on his teaching.

You are cooler than cool , Professor .I've been wondering about this stuff my whole life. I'm 70. :)

I love this man! He fuels my interest in going into geology once my enlistment is over even more!

What an amazing professor. Great lecturer

Another hour well spent. Thank you Mr. Nick

your lectures are always very interesting & informative & entertaining.

I just enjoy this Nick Zentner...what a great Professor! I'm 71 years old, and want to be a geologist attending his classes!!

I have spent the day watching your videos. I live in the Pacific Northwest and find these lectures fascinating.

Amazing ! Thank you for the video.

So glad I found these vids on RU-vid! Very interesting.

Gosh I love this guy! What an amazing teacher!

Never tire of watching your programs - wish I could get out there sometimes to attend one in person = thanks for the good work

wow! these videos show your passion for teaching and quest for knowledge on an interesting subject. I suspect your students/attendees have caught the same passion as you. I'm impressed with your teaching style in that you "keeps things" moving along yet give the listeners a chance to really absorb the info/material. Respect and appreciate your efforts, kudos to Central Wash. University having by you on the faculty.

These are great lectures. I am a late comer to geology. This history is amazing. Thank you.

Thanks... I enjoyed this immensely. Now as soon as the VA is done repairing me I can head on over to help in recovering Gold. At least you're a little warmer there than Alaska, but hopefully not too warmed by Yellowstone. A little mental escapism never hurts and who hasn't enjoyed a day dream of finding Gold. This video for example. I've always loved history, geology, natural sciences, so I've already found a bit gold stumbling across this and taking the time to enjoy!

Amazing research and presentation just blows my mind! Siletzia !

Great job Professor!!! 👏👏💖

Very good teacher ... My Mom used to live on Whidbey Island in the Sound off Seattle ... I was so inspired by this geological talk that I bookmarked two search engine results pages for future combing ... Finally scratching that one little itch of curiosity ... THANKS!

I’m new to WA (Bellingham) and just came across this lecture. Really interesting stuff!! Thanks for the lesson kind sir.. I look forward to listening to more..

Wow..he grabs your attention and keeps it...he's great

I an so glad to have found this series, sending over to my son who has had aspirations in geology. Thank you! Signed, a fan in Quartzsite, Arizona.

I have no idea how I got here, I don't know anything about geology, but I am so glad I did came across this! I now have a new interest 👍

Suddenly I'm hooked on the geology of Central Washington.

Don't forget Nick is talking about 5 years ago when talking about the old Bluett Pass highway which I rode across on a Greyhound bus in my mother's lap. I got very motion sick as it turned continuously. About 1950. Later I studied the geology which is very nice.

Thank you again sir!!!

So that's where the Washington basalt flows came from! I've always wondered. Great video. Thanks.

I'm in Texas and fascinated by the geology of the NW US now

Great teacher, love the fact he admits, he does not know it all, and new information can come in so many ways. So true and in so many forms.Just love Nick Zentner great speaker/teacher.

I really enjoy this program thanks for sharing

Hard to pick a favorite. This one is one of them!

This whole lecture just blew my mind..

I always enjoy these lectures, even though it is all quite a ways from where I am so I'm not at all familiar with the area.

The teacher is awesome! I grew up in Washington, a beautiful state

Thanks Nick! Love your videos.

A friend sent me this link and it's incredible. So much information my brain is buzzing. Thank you for a great learning experience.

Nick,fantastic presentation! Thank you. I'm an amateur prospector from Vancouver island.

This is a great vid. Would love to do a little exploring with Nick.

Thanks, and the energy you display reminds me of my teaching career. Different subject matter, but it is not always the topic that is the excitement!

First thing is, Nick is legend. Second thing is, That was one heck of a head-on collision!

This man is SO knowledgeable and SO interesting! I saw another video of his so quickly clicked on this one too. I have an avid interest in Yellowstone since I live less than 300 miles away! If it ever blows, I'm toast -- (along with the rest of the world, just faster)! And if the Cascadia Fault ever goes, well, I'm not sure -- maybe, maybe not -- but for sure, I'll be cut off from everything west of me! Prof. Zentner makes everything so clear and understandable -- I wish I'd had teachers this good in school when I was young . I may have gotten A+'s instead of just A's! It is so fascinating that science continually provides new information from what we had even a few months ago!

Sir, an excellent presentation, as always. Thank you.

Was just reading about Siletzia while hanging out at the Oregon coast. Going through you catalog ans found this video! So amazing!

Thank you so much appreciated my goodness blessed love 💕

Great video. Amazing material. Thank you.

very good communicator!

Mr. Zentner >> you're one of a rare breed of teacher who can take a hard dry subject & bring it to life..... lol, something in your enthusiasm/drive touches people & makes them want to know more about the subject? There are very few teachers of your caliber who can make any subject enjoyable..... kudo's & if I ever get out there I'm gonna take 1 of your classes !! peace

I really love these videos and Robs also... You folks have gave me a lot of answers to questions.. All helping me to prospect better. Thank you so much..

Excellent presentation. Thank you Sir.

Great information! I'd love to hear this lesson expanded to include the McCoy and St. Helens mining districts.

Wow! This is exciting news. I looked at google earth and vaguely see what appears to be ancient hot spots in Idaho. I looked it up on google and they do not have this information. Awesome geology!

Fantastic presentation!

Awesome work!

I have watched enough of the recent lectures to have been shocked when he erased the board and his map went with it. lol.

Great dude. 👍Love his lecture.

A great site that produces glass needles east and south of Lakeview, Oregon too. I am buying this now. You are damned good teacher. We could use several more.

Gold you say!? Just reading the caption I now have gold fever! LOL If there is another geologist with more enthusiasm I'll eat my hat. Every time he says something it's like he's opening a present, not for him but for his audience. I find his lectures to be entertaining and highly informative. I can't help but wonder how much more money he could make giving guided tours across the northwestern U.S. and also the southwest and northern midwest to a degree. I may have done a disservice with my last sentence. This man probably has an insane amount of knowledge about the historic geology of the entire earth. Video of miners in Colorado finding all sorts of gemstones aired on TV some time ago. Some of the miners are second or third-generation. As seen in this video at the end when a miner with tons of experience, "just look at his hands" starts to teach something the tenor and tone are unmistakable in their voices and faces. This is something I remember for many areas of my life. When I sense that tenor and tone in a person that the miners exhibit I know there is a VERY good chance they know, with a deep understanding, of what they speak. It's not 100 percent accurate however so I am careful, it's still a good tool to have, regardless. Cheers!

Nick! You've got a labrador? Yes? Chocolate? Grins!! Excellent mimicry. Still choking on laughter!!!

Thank you so much Nick for this lecture. This is outstanding new information I also wondered while a hotspot track stopped in Northern Nevada I had a feeling it was coming from the Pacific. you take care and we'll see you next lecture

I love this video so much I watch it twice! The only thing I got when panning for gold in the Yellow Dog area of the Upper Peninsula of MI was sore arms and back. It was a fun day anyway.

This proffesor is absolutely ammazing. he is on par with the sociolagy proffesor, Jim Metcher I had in college. you were never bored and you learned sooooo much.

Thank you for making theses videos, very interesting, entertaining and informative, I bet you're an excellent teacher and all your students make A's. Keep up the good work.