What makes weather?

United States, 1981

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Explains the concepts and terminology of weather forecasting. Uses time-lapse cinematography to show cloud formations and topical influences, and live-action experiments and animation to illustrate unequal heating and the resulting effects of cold and warm air masses.

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Credits

producer

David Jay

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:13:33:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1981

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

507527

Language

English

Subject categories

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weather

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weather forecasting

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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