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Exotic Terranes in the North Cascades - Nick Zentner

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Overview

This course explores exotic terranes in the North Cascades region, covering topics such as Baja BC, North Cascade Blocks, Superterranes, and Farallon Plate Subduction. By the end of the course, learners will gain an understanding of the geological processes and formations in the area. The teaching method includes a guest lecture format with time for questions and answers. This course is intended for geology enthusiasts, students, and professionals interested in the geology of the North Cascades region.

Syllabus

- Hellos,Thank Yous, and Introduction
- Exotic Terranes in the North Cascades
- Baja BC
- North Cascades
- 200 to 50 Ma Time Window
- NSF Grant to Work on Bedrock of North Cascades and Outreach
- Chris Mattinson
- North Cascade Blocks
- Golden Horn and Black Peak Batholith
- Cretaceous and Eocene Plutons
- Questions about Pluton Generation
- Subducting Ocean Plate
- Slab Failure
- Slab Window
- Superterranes
- Siletzia
- Insular Superterrane
- Intermontane Superterrane
- Farallon Plate Subduction Questions
- Westward Subduction
- Baja BC Series
- Q&A

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Nick Zentner

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    Bob Lowe
    Excellent! Parts were a little over my head in the beginning, but was made clearer as the course progressed.
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