What do the Eocene fireworks look like in the Pacific Northwest?
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Swuak Formation
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Mike Eddy
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What is used to date Swuak Formation?
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One Basin or Many Smaller Basins
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River Reversal
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Old Papers - New Dates
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Geochronology Uncertainty
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Golden Horn and Black Peak Batholith
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Skagit and Siletzia Folding
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Was the river reversal know before?
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What rocks get dated?
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Q&A with Mike
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Schedule and Eocene Papers
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Q&A with Nick
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Toast and Goodbye
Description:
Explore the geological wonders of the Eocene epoch in the Pacific Northwest through this comprehensive lecture by CWU's Nick Zentner, featuring guest speaker Mike Eddy. Delve into the Siletzia fireworks, the Swuak Formation, and the intricacies of North Cascades geology. Learn about river reversals, basin formations, and the latest geochronological findings that shed new light on old papers. Discover the Golden Horn and Black Peak Batholith, Skagit and Siletzia folding, and gain insights into the dating processes of rocks. Engage with expert Q&A sessions and uncover the schedule for future Eocene-related discussions in this informative 93-minute presentation.