Shawn Willsey: Geology Explained

I am a geology professor, author of Geology Underfoot in Southern Idaho, co-author of Roadside Geology of Idaho, and a licensed professional geologist. I love exploring the Earth's rocks and landscapes and sharing these stories with others. On this channel, I post a variety of engaging videos to help folks understand geology from a variety of locations throughout the western US and beyond. Most of my videos are field-based, where geology is learned best, but I also have some longer lecture style videos as well as short lessons on rocks and other topics.  I treat my viewers as fellow learners as we explore Earth's wonders together as part of a collective "team."

Shawn Willsey: Geology Explained

Videos

Quake Rocks Southern California: Geologist Analysis

Rapid Inflation Resumes Under Iceland Power Plant and Blue Lagoon: Geologist Analysis

An Odd Slot Canyon With Interesting Rock: Geology Explained

Rock Climbing Up An Ancient Seafloor In Southern Utah?

Small Iceland Eruption Over But Intense Seismicity Remains: Geologist Analysis

Waiting Game Continues For Iceland's Next Eruption: Geologist Analysis

Popular videos

Yellowstone's Hydrothermal Explosion Sends Visitors Running, Damages Boardwalk: Geologist Analysis

Magma Close to Surface in Iceland: Eruption Within Hours Or Days: A Geologic Review

Iceland Town Ordered to Evacuate! Geologic Update by Geology Professor

Icelandic Town Awaits Eruption and Possible Scenarios Discussed by Geologist

The fantastic story of the Bonneville Flood: a catastrophic megaflood from ~17,400 years ago

Why Is This Stark White Mountain Sitting In The Middle of Utah's West Desert: Geology Revealed!

Past live streams

LIVESTREAM Update on Iceland, Kilauea, and More With Geologist Shawn Willsey

Eruption Near Grindavik, Iceland Begins! Geologist Analysis

Livestream Flight Over Iceland Lava Fields, Updates, Q&A, And More With Geologist Shawn Willsey

Livestream At Erupting Kilauea Volcano!

Iceland Drone Flight and Update With Geologist Shawn Willsey

LIVESTREAM Update On Iceland And Ethiopia With Geologist Shawn Willsey

Shorts

Where's Willsey? Episode 5

Where's Willsey? Episode 4

Where's Willsey? Episode 3

Where's Willsey? Episode 2

Where's Willsey? Episode 1