Episode number 1 of Series “Planet earth”.
Plate tectonics, one of the most important discoveries of the 20th Century is explored with world-renowned scientists on location. The program describes the first discoveries and what recent research has taught us about the creation and continuing shaping of the earth.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303624
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plate tectonics
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Plate tectonics
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)