Shows the formation of the new volcanic island of Surtsey near Iceland, beginning as a submarine eruption and building up to a substantiasl lava shield of several square miles. Covers the changes in activity of the volcano and investigation by landing parties. Suitable for secondary years 7-12.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502828
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology, Structural
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Landforms
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Volcanoes
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)