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Examines and chronicles the January 1973 eruption of the volcano Eldfell on the Icelandic island of Heimaey. Shows how scientists studied the eruption and documents the activities of civil defense personnel and townspeople as they attempt to save buildings on the island from approaching lava flows.
, Documents the January 23, 1973, eruption of the Eldfell volcano on the small Icelandic island of Heimaey when a mile-long fissure unexpectedly opened across the Island. Captures through action photography the majestic yet terrifying force of the volcano, which did not close for five months. Shows the Island's 5,000 inhabitants being evacuated to the mainland where they consider their uncertain future. Observes the efforts of a Civil Defense team which remained on the Island to empty homes of valuables, fight fires, and counter the destruction by pumping cold sea water onto the oncoming lava. Gold Medal, Atlanta International Film Festival.
, Documents the January 23, 1973, eruption of the Eldfell volcano on the small Icelandic island of Heimaey when a mile-long fissure unexpectedly opened across the Island. Captures through action photography the majestic yet terrifying force of the volcano, which did not close for five months. Shows the Island's 5,000 inhabitants being evacuated to the mainland where they consider their uncertain future. Observes the efforts of a Civil Defense team which remained on the Island to empty homes of valuables, fight fires, and counter the destruction by pumping cold sea water onto the oncoming lava. Gold Medal, Atlanta International Film Festival.
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Examines and chronicles the January 1973 eruption of the volcano Eldfell on the Icelandic island of Heimaey. Shows how scientists studied the eruption and documents the activities of civil defense personnel and townspeople as they attempt to save buildings on the island from approaching lava flows.
, Documents the January 23, 1973, eruption of the Eldfell volcano on the small Icelandic island of Heimaey when a mile-long fissure unexpectedly opened across the Island. Captures through action photography the majestic yet terrifying force of the volcano, which did not close for five months. Shows the Island's 5,000 inhabitants being evacuated to the mainland where they consider their uncertain future. Observes the efforts of a Civil Defense team which remained on the Island to empty homes of valuables, fight fires, and counter the destruction by pumping cold sea water onto the oncoming lava. Gold Medal, Atlanta International Film Festival.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
, Documents the January 23, 1973, eruption of the Eldfell volcano on the small Icelandic island of Heimaey when a mile-long fissure unexpectedly opened across the Island. Captures through action photography the majestic yet terrifying force of the volcano, which did not close for five months. Shows the Island's 5,000 inhabitants being evacuated to the mainland where they consider their uncertain future. Observes the efforts of a Civil Defense team which remained on the Island to empty homes of valuables, fight fires, and counter the destruction by pumping cold sea water onto the oncoming lava. Gold Medal, Atlanta International Film Festival.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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