Spectacular alpine geology of the Pioneer metamorphic core complex of central Idaho
Geology professor Shawn Willsey journeys to over 10,000 ft above sea level high in the Pioneer Mountains of central Idaho to explain the complicated by fascinating geology of the Pioneer metamorphic core complex, a region of uplifted, ancient metamorphic rocks brought to the surface by low-angle normal faults during the Eocene (~50 million years ago). My apologies for the extreme face close-up and erratic wind noise as I tried to use my iPhone to record rather than the GoPro (live and learn!). Support geology education via: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... or Buy Me: https://buymeacoffee.com/shawnwillsey or Venmo: @shawn-willsey or click on the three dots below the viewer then "Thanks" or a good ol' fashioned check to: Shawn Willsey 148 Blue Lakes Blvd N #141 Twin Falls, ID 83301

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