Continental drift : the theory of plate tectonics / producer-cinematographer, Bert Van Bork ; writer, Jerrold Haislmaier ; produced by Encylopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation in cooperation with American Geological Institute.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Van Bork, Bert, producer, cinematographer, editor.

Haislmaier, Jerrold, screenwriter.

Laurent, Richard, animator.

Koizumi, Grace, animator.

Tomsons, Daumants, animator.

Boyer, Robert E., associated name.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation, producer.

American Geological Institute, producer.

Insight Media (Firm), distributor.

Cornelia Dodderer Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Continental drift.

Plate tectonics.

Historical geology.

Genre:

Short films.

Educational films.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (22 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

polychrome

Place of Publication:

New York, NY. : Insight Media, c200-?

System Details:

DVD.

digital

optical

video file

DVD video

Summary:

Presents a comprehensive exploration of continental drift and its effects on the shapes and locations of landmasses. Uses on-location footage, diagrams, maps, and animation to help the viewer visualize various geologic phenomena.

Credits:

Animation, Richard Laurent, Grace Koizumi, Daumants Tomsons ; editor, Bert Van Bork ; consultant, Robert E. Boyer.

Notes:

DVD release of 1980 film.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Cornelia Dodderer Fund.

OCLC:

460979734

Publisher Number:

ENDVD 3652 Insight Media