About this episode
In this episode, Nick Zentner discusses the geological forces that formed the Canadian Rockies.
The Rocky Mountains - lands of towering peaks glacier carved valleys, huge faults and unique geological heritage. In this episode of Wonder, we lace up our boots and head into the heart of the Rockies with the endlessly enthusiastic Nick Zentner, professor of geology at Central Washington University . Nick is a great storyteller, and together we unravel the colossal forces that built this iconic mountain range. Nick is a friend of our little podcast and we really appreciate his generosity of spirit in giving us his time. Make sure you're following Wonder wherever you get your podcasts - and chuck that notifications bell on! Find us at www.thegeoco.com.au And on Instagram & TikTok: @thegeoco We release a GeoCo News email newsletter. You wouldn't want to miss out... sign up here https://thegeoco.substack.com/?u... Thanks to the Geological Society of Australia for making this episode of Wonder possible!GeoCo comes to you from the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, South Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
People in this episode
Host: GeoCo
Guest: Nick Zentner
Topics covered
- geology
- Canadian Rockies
- mountain formation
- glacial valleys
- earth sciences
Keywords
- Canadian Rockies
- geology
- mountain range
- Nick Zentner
- glacial valleys
- earth sciences
- geological heritage
Sponsors
Geological Society of Australia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: GeoCo
Places: Canadian Rockies, Adelaide Plains, South Australia, Central Washington University
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