How the Yellowstone Hot Spot Forged a Volcanic Wonderland in Southern Idaho

Investigate the scenic volcanic wonders of southern Idaho in this presentation to the Geological Society of Minnesota by geology professor Shawn Willsey. Here, we explore the role of the Yellowstone hot spot and other processes as factors in creating spectacular volcanic landforms such as Shoshone Falls, Craters of the Moon, Menan Buttes, Big Southern Butte, and more. Support geology education via: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EWUSLG3GBS5W8 or Buy Me: https://buymeacoffee.com/shawnwillsey or Venmo: @shawn-willsey or click on the "Thanks" button above or a good ol' fashioned check to: Shawn Willsey 148 Blue Lakes Blvd N #141 Twin Falls, ID 83301 Willsey website: https://www.willseygeology.com/ Willsey merch store: https://geologyexplained-shop.fourthwall.com/ 00:00 Introduction 05:40 Overview of Idaho geology 13:04 Yellowstone hot spot 24:12 Volcanic highlights of southern Idaho 58:18 Questions and Answers