Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on the formation, eruption, and classification of volcanoes; looks at the difference between magma and lava; features a visit to Horseshoe Lake at Mammoth Mountain, California; and includes a demonstration of how tilt meters are used.
year: 2000, 2006
call number/section: 551.21
subjects: volcanoes, juvenile films, earth sciences, video recordings for the hearing impaired, films for the hearing impaired
Editions
Burrud, John
Schlessinger Media (2000)
Describes volcano formation and eruption, lava and magma, the differences between volcano classifications, and significant eruptions in history; demonstrates how a tilt meter can predict eruptions; and visits Mammoth Mountain, California, explaining how carbon dioxide fumes can be a sign of volcanic activity.
Schools: 0
Burrud, John
Schlessinger Media (2006)
Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on the formation, eruption, and classification of volcanoes; looks at the difference between magma and lava; features a visit to Horseshoe Lake at Mammoth Mountain, California; and includes a demonstration of how tilt meters are used.
Schools: 2