The Restless Earth - Plate Tectonics Theory

Explains plate theory through the use of models, examining scientific experiments and visiting geological sites throughout the world. , The Restless earth: Plate tectonics theory
Authors:Educational Broadcasting Corporation NET Division, Indiana University, Bloomington Audio-Visual Center
Summary:Uses models, scientific experiments, and scenes of geological sites to present the theory that the outer covering of the earth is made up of plates about 40 miles thick, moving in different directions at a rate of 1 or 2 inches a year. Explains that the formation of new oceans, earthquakes, and volcanoes follows from the movement of these plates, effected by the earth's internal heat
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Film, English, 1973
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Publisher: NET Division, Educational Broadcasting Corp., Released by Indiana University Audio-Visual Center, 1973
Physical Description:
48 min. sound, color. 16 mm
OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:
5551590
Subjects:
Plate tectonics
Tectonique des plaques
Credits:
Executive producer, Philip Daley; writer, Nigel V. Calder; editor and narrator, David Prowitt.
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