Considers glaciers, frosts, landslides and running water as examples of “wearing down” forces eroding the surface of the earth. In contrast are the “building up” forces as demonstrated by volcanic lava and buried sea shell fossils found in rock layers. Portrays the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest, the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyons as illustrations of spectacular geologic formations resulting from the unceasing war between the forces of nature.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003507
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earth
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology, Structural
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Glaciers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Lava
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Force and energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)