Episode of Series “Earth science series”.
Uses large experimental tanks to show that waves approaching shore bend to conform to the coastline. Also points out that high energy waves are created by underwater earthquakes.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
325255
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Beaches
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Beaches
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ocean
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ocean waves
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ocean waves
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)