Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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When continents collide, they have two options: Build mountains or dig a trench. When one plate goes underneath another, we call this subduction. Because it is so complicated, I will save the mechanics of why continents collide and how it happens for another time, but this video covers the basics of subduction, and the hazards it creates for humans. Coming soon will be the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and how it threatens the Pacific Northwest, and how worried we should be about it.
I tried a new format this time; a longer, lecture-style presentation using the iPad app Explain Everything, and your feedback is appreciated on how you like this new style. I will still be primarily be uploading short, one or two topic videos, but if this gets good feedback, I would love to do more of these (with practice). Thanks for your support!
Support me on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/bettergeology
When continents collide, they have two options: Build mountains or dig a trench. When one plate goes underneath another, we call this subduction. Because it is so complicated, I will save the mechanics of why continents collide and how it happens for another time, but this video covers the basics of subduction, and the hazards it creates for humans. Coming soon will be the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and how it threatens the Pacific Northwest, and how worried we should be about it.
I tried a new format this time; a longer, lecture-style presentation using the iPad app Explain Everything, and your feedback is appreciated on how you like this new style. I will still be primarily be uploading short, one or two topic videos, but if this gets good feedback, I would love to do more of these (with practice). Thanks for your support!
