The film opens with a review of the forces that affect the surface of the earth - volcanic action, earthquakes, atmospheric conditions. A study of glaciers follows in which the life history of a glacier is examined from its birthplace in the mountains to the day when it floats into the sea.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011908
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Glaciers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)