Planet earth
(DVD)

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Movie (Informational) - North Wing Basement
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DVD
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3 videodiscs (116, 116, 174 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English

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Creation/Production Credits
Richard Kiley, narrator.
Description
The living machine: Explores one of the most significant scientific developments of the 20th century: verification of a controversial theory called plate tectonics. Constantly moving around the planet's molten inner layer, the plates that form Earth's outer surface endlessly shift, pull apart and collide, creating new land masses as they devour the old. Stunning photography and amazing visual effects propel you through the turbulent forces shaping this living machine, Planet Earth.
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The blue planet: Plunges you deep below the surface of the sea. Witness the fiery phenomena of lava spewing forth from fissures on the ocean floor. Face the violent frenzy of underwater hurricanes and tornadoes. Discover incredible new life forms, seen for the very first time, dwelling in the ocean's mysterious midwater environment. Dazzling photograpy and incredible visual effects unlock the secrets of the blue planet, Planet Earth.
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The climate puzzle: Examines milestones in climate science that reveal a half million year history of earth's weather. Join scientists as they comb the continents in search of the forces generating our climate. Gaze into a computerized crystal ball that shows the weather of the distant past and the far-off future. Learn about the ominous role of termites in the global warming trend. Combining amazing new facts with riveting views of climatic phenomena, the answers to the climate puzzle present a fascinating look at the workings of our world, Planet Earth.
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Tales from other worlds: Provides us with crucial clues about Planet Earth's history and future. Visit the great failed star Jupiter, probe the raging volcano of Io, and peer through acid rain clouds to see the full surface of Venus for the very first time. Join the search for the death star Nemesis, whose previous visit around the sun may have killed the dinosaurs. Brimming with vibrant images, incredible visual effects and rarely seen footage from space, these tales from other worlds lay bare the past and point to the future of Planet Earth.
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The solar sea: Presents an unprecedented view of a power beyond the grasp of human imagination. Experience the amazing effect of solar wind raging through the cosmos at a million miles per hour. Look down from outer space at the fiery ring of gases known as Aurora Borealis. Bear witness to the awesome power of the solar sea's sunspots and flares in the most dazzling light show ever seen from Planet Earth.
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Gifts from the earth: Investigates the dwindling store of mineral wealth that provides the fundamental building blocks of our technology. Explore incredible geological resources like the eerie "black smokers" hot springs located on the ocean floor that have created abundant deposits over millions of years. Witness the fiery birth of Earth's riches. This treasure trove of knowledge sheds new light on the gifts we receive from Planet Earth.
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Fate of the earth: Examines humankind's capacity for destruction and our newfound concern for preservation. You'll be terrified by the appalling vision of nuclear holocaust. Witness massive flooding as the greenhouse effect melts the polar ice caps. Behold the horrifying desertification of Earth's dwindling rain forests. View the desolate wastes of nuclear winter. Intense imagery and spectacular visual effects combine to paint chilling images of the possible fate of Planet Earth.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Kiley, R. (2004). Planet earth . Ardustry Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kiley, Richard. 2004. Planet Earth. Ardustry Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kiley, Richard. Planet Earth Ardustry Home Entertainment, 2004.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Kiley, Richard. Planet Earth Ardustry Home Entertainment, 2004.

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