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Nick on the Rocks
The Secret Summit of Mount Index
Index granite is famous for its texture, but Mount Index contains more mysterious rock.
The Remains of an Ancient Volcano at Beacon Rock
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 Remains of an Ancient Volcano at Beacon Rock
Season 6 Episode 7 | 7m 1s | CC
Sitting right on the edge of the Columbia River near Vancouver, Washington, Beacon Rock shoots 800 feet straight up from the valley floor. While it’s made of the same type of rock as the gorge’s surrounding walls, it tells a much newer story.
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