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Nick on the Rocks
The Cash Prairie Ghost Volcano
To the east of Mount Rainier are the remains of a once-mighty Cascade volcano.
The Hidden Green Rocks of the Teanaway
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 Hidden Green Rocks of the Teanaway
Season 7 Episode 7 | 7m 47s | CC
The granite of Mount Stuart dominates the skyline outside of Cle Elum, Washington, but a unique green rock can also be found all along the trails of the Teanaway. The green look of the Bean Peak serpentinite tells a deep ocean story, but did it combine with Mount Stuart here in Washington or way out in the ocean?
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