Rotorua is famous for its geysers which every year attract many tourists. This film shows how a geyser works, tracing the cycle of its operation. Today, research is being carried into geothermal power, in an attempt to harness it for industrial use.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321419
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rotorua (New Zealand)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy development
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geothermal resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geysers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Renewable energy sources
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Renewable energy sources
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)