Powerful introduction to drought and other dramatic aspects of Australia’s climate, including bushfires, floods, cyclones. Examines how native plants and animals have adapted to these conditions, and looks at the history of European occupation. WARNING: Contains disturbing scenes of the agonising death of a herd of wild horses at a dry water hole and recommend viewing suitable for upper secondary student level only.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508331
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Climatic changes
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Droughts
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Landscape - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural disasters
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)