Eocene D - Docking Wrangellia with Basil Tikoff

Eocene D - Docking Wrangellia with Basil Tikoff

Explore the fascinating geology of the North Cascades in this comprehensive lecture on the Eocene period and the docking of Wrangellia. Delve into topics such as Large Igneous Provinces, hot spots like Yellowstone, Galapagos, and Iceland, and their geological significance. Examine key research papers, including Shellnutt's 2021 study linking Wrangellia flood basalts to the Galapagos hotspot. Investigate the evidence for Wrangellia's docking location, thrust faults, plutons, and the 100 Ma deformation event. Learn about the beginnings of the Rocky Mountains and upcoming geological conferences. Gain insights from expert Basil Tikoff and participate in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this complex geological history.