Evolution of the Appalachians

This animated film explains the formation of the Appalachian mountains and the transformation they underwent over millions of years.

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Credits

production company

International Cinemedia Center

National Film Board of Canada

Duration

00:03:33:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

506148

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Canada

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountains

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Historical geology

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Landforms

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mountains

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

History → Historical geology

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geography

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Historical geology

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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Canada, 1976

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