Nick on the Rocks

Science and Nature Series / 6 Seasons

Nationally recognized geologist Nick Zentner, Senior Geology Lecturer, Central Washington University, leads viewers on adventures through WA's diverse landscapes, from massive lava flows and the planet's biggest Ice Age waterfall to wandering mountains and a flank of Mt. Rainier that traveled to Tacoma. Special thanks to CWU as the original creator and collaborator for Nick on the Rocks.

7m 50s

All times PT

Sun 3/16

7:54 PM

6 Mins

Nick on the Rocks

Yellow Aster Gneiss

Bedrock in the North Cascades.

Thu 3/20

9:50 PM

10 Mins

Nick on the Rocks

The Secret Summit of Mount Index

Index granite was used to build the iconic Smith Tower in Seattle and is known by climbers all over the world for its grippy quality.

Fri 3/21

1:46 PM

9 Mins

Nick on the Rocks

The Massive Mudflows of Glacier Peak Volcano

Washington's most remote stratovolcano stands high in the Cascades, 50 miles from the waters of Puget Sound.

Sat 3/22

2:54 AM

6 Mins

Nick on the Rocks

Mount Shuksan Greenschist

Top of Mount Shuksan is made up of greenschist.

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