Looks at the earth’s geological history in terms of the ”plate theory”, with particular reference to Britain. Discusses the movement of the plates carrying the continents, the formation of oceans and mountains, and the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes. Introduced by Magnus Magnusson and narrated by John Gregson. (This is the Australian version with Australians - Peter Ross and Keith Michell- as host and narrator).
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322624
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earth
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)