By using animation and models, various events in geological history are re-enacted. The film opens by giving a survey of the evidence scientists have for such interpretations of geological history as are given in this film, and, in the last sequences, mention is made of the importance to engineers and metallurgists of the scientist’s ability to interpret past geological history.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007306
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Historical geology
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Historical geology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)