Eocene Strike-Slip Basins with Erin Donaghy

YouTube·Geology

Explore the geology of strike-slip basins in this comprehensive lecture focusing on the Chumstick Basin in Washington's North Cascades. Delve into the intricacies of strike-slip faults, basin formation, and sedimentation rates with host Nick Zentner and guest expert Erin Donaghy. Learn about the Straight Creek Fault, pull-apart basins, and conglomerate class counts. Examine the depositional model of the Chumstick Basin and discover potential future research directions. Gain insights from Erin Donaghy's master's thesis and recent paper, and participate in Q&A sessions to deepen your understanding of this fascinating geological topic.