Ken Pierce: A Window Into the Earth

Ken Pierce was a modern-day James Hutton when it comes to the geology of Yellowstone. In this video series you will learn about cutting edge Yellowstone geology from one of the premiere Yellowstone geologists of the last century. He was one of a handful of researchers in the mid-twentieth century who mapped the geology of the park and surrounding geo-ecosystem.

Part 1) A Window Into the Earth (Released July, 2025)
An introduction to Ken Pierce, the USGS geologist who mapped the glaciation of Yellowstone in the 1960s, and then became a prolific Yellowstone geologist for over 50 years. Also, a review of the dramatic discoveries leading to the theory of plate tectonics and ultimately to the understanding of the Yellowstone hotspot.

Check out the playlist Ken Pierce: A Yellowstone Mind on Youtube