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Visual Learning Systems
The Power of Moving Plates on Earth
The video discusses the power of moving tectonic plates and their impact on geological events throughout Earth's history. It showcases various examples, such as the Appalachian mountain range in Quebec, a geyser in Iceland, and...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Geologic Time
This video explains the concept of geologic time and how geologists determine the age of Earth and its rock layers. It introduces the idea of relative time and absolute time, and highlights the law of superposition. A Journey Through...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Alaska Tsunami
In this video adapted from Alaska Sea Grant, discover why multiple tsunamis resulted from the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964. Essay, discussion questions, and links to related material included.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 1964 Alaska Earthquake
This video adapted from the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive, explores what happened during the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 through original footage, first-person accounts, and animations illustrating plate tectonics.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming Threatens Shishmaref
In this video segment adapted from Spanner Films, visit the Alaska Native village of Shishmaref, and learn how an entire town may be forced to relocate because of warmer temperatures, melting sea ice, and coastal erosion.