Detailed documentary on the world’s coldest continent, Antarctica. Discusses a variety of topics including the geography and climate of the continent, the marine life it supports, and how this “polar desert” can be viewed as a barometer of earth’s wellbeing, both past and present. Includes archival footage of Australian explorer Douglas Mawson’s expedition to Antarctica in 1912.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311515
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Marine fauna
Animals & Wildlife → Seals (Animals)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Antarctica - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mawson, Douglas, Sir, 1882-1958
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ice
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine fauna
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ocean
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-supply
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
History → Antarctica - History
History → Mawson, Douglas, Sir, 1882-1958
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)