Beach : A River Of Sand

Shows by an analysis of currents produced by waves and calculations of the accumulation and depletion of sand, that the most pronounced movement of sand is along the seashore. Also illustrates effects of breakwaters and other works.
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The Beach, A River Of Sand. Encyclopaedia Britannica Films. 20 Min., Sd., Color, 16 Mm. (Earth Science Series) Produced In Collaboration With The American Geological Institute. © Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.; 13jan66 (In Notice: 1965); Mp15780.

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  11. What makes the wind blow? 1965
  12. Reflections on Time 1969
  13. Heartbeat of a volcano 1970
  14. How level Is sea level? 1970
  15. Controversy Over the Moon 1971
  16. Earthquakes--Lesson of Disaster 1971
  17. Glacier on the Move 1973
  18. The atmosphere in motion 1973
  19. Volcanoes : exploring the restless Earth 1973
  20. Energy for the future 1974
  21. San Andreas Fault 1974
  22. Storms: The Restless Atmosphere 1974
  23. Weather forecasting 1975
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