08:05
Nick on the Rocks
Three Generations of Volcanoes at Mount Rainier
The younger Mount Rainier stands atop the remnants of two older volcanic stories.
The Cash Prairie Ghost Volcano
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.
The Cash Prairie Ghost Volcano
Season 7 Episode 4 | 8m 9s | CC
In the hills outside of Naches, Washington, at the foot of Mount Rainier are the remains of a much older volcano. Join Nick as he searches the landscape for signs of an eroded 25-million-year-old volcano that shines a light on the Cascade Range’s distant past.
Subscribe to Our Newsletters
Get trusted Colorado stories, programs, and events from Rocky Mountain PBS straight to your inbox.