Episode of Series “The Natural Phenomena Series”.
Uses the existence of geysers and lava flows as evidence of the heat inside the earth. Investigates the ways in which these hot spots were created and how they are different as well as looking how their energy can be harnessed by humans. Also provides a simple explanation of the formation of the earth.
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ACMI Identifier
507886
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hot springs
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earth - Internal structure
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geysers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Hot springs
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Lava
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plate tectonics
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Renewable energy sources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Volcanoes
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Renewable energy sources
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth - Internal structure
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Heat
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Plate tectonics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)