The Restless Earth - Plate Tectonics Theory

Series: Restless Earth Series

Duration: Physical Description:48 min. sound color. 16 mm

Year Published: 1973

Creator: WNET-TV

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Explains plate theory through the use of models, examining scientific experiments and visiting geological sites throughout the world. , 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

Complete Record: 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 Show more Film, English, 1973 Edition:View all formats and editions 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. Show less informationNOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.