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.
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 → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)