Explore the striking scenery and geology of the Columbia Gorge _ Oregon Field Guide

Explore the striking scenery and geology of the Columbia Gorge _ Oregon Field Guide

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5 Video Views·Apr 23, 2026  #oregonfieldguide #columbiarivergorge #waterfalls

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA
Take a road trip with Portland State University geology Professor Emeritus Scott Burns for a geologic exploration of the Columbia River Gorge’s many striking features.

Burns explains the geologic story behind Multnomah Falls and Coyote Wall, and answers why the Oregon side of the gorge has many waterfalls, while the Washington side instead has landslides.

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