Water is the most effective agent of erosion. Its action is analysed. The formation of alluvial fans, meanders, potholes, waterfalls, cliffs, ledges, pillars, dikes, arroyos, desert and, and the upwards movements of the earth’s surface are studied in relation to running water. Models and scenes from all parts of the world show how running water wears away the land.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323207
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)