How clear the hot springs bubble

Iceland is a country of great contrasts. Under glaciers and close by ice-capped peaks are many examples of thermal activity. In the volcanic belt which stretches across the island there are high temperature zones with bubbling mud pools. These springs are used for swimming pools, hot houses for growing vegetables and flowers and for heating homes.

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Credits

producer

Osvaldur Knudsen

Duration

00:12:43:00

Production places

Iceland

Production dates

1960

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

004959

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hot springs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Iceland - Description and travel

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geysers

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Glaciers

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Hot springs

Documentary

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Thermography

Short films

Short films → Short films - Iceland

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Iceland, 1960

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