1000 and One--the Blue Book of Non-Theatrical Films (1930)

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Seventh Edition GEOLOGY AND PHYSIOGRAPHY 45 GEOLOGY, PHYSIOGRAPHY AND METEOROLOGY GROUP 60 Geology, Physiography and Meteorology The Cosmic Drama (3) Reading earth's story from erosion and fossils — origin of solar system, appearance of life, effects of glacial action, adaptation, types of mankind. (114, 164) Time (1) Sun Time and how reckoned; lunar time; long and short days and nights. < 49 I Science of Weather Prediction (1) How observer makes prediction sheet ; measures amount of rainfall and completes record. 1*20, 164) Clouds (1) Important types and significance of some of them. (150) The Power of the Clouds ( 1 1 From a snowflake to electric dynamo. (•49, 36) Life History of a Stream (1) From a tiny brook we follow the stream to the sea. (49) The Sculptu~e ol the Land by Rivers (1) Erosion of land by running water shewn in small scale in laboratory and by views of actual streams. (•109) Rivers as Agents in Shaping the Earth's Surface (1) How erosion by running water has caused land formations. (49) The Work of Rivers (1) "Chalk Talk" illustrating evolution of river valleys through youth, maturity and old age. (•131, 164) A Study of Niagara (2) Geography and scenery of region; geologic history of the Falls and Gorge. (9131, 164) The Cycle of Erosion 1 1 > Progressive development of valleys and regions through youth, maturity and old age. (©109) The Why of a Volcano ( 1 ) Composite cycle of origin and decay through which every volcano must pass. (49) Earthquakes (1) Study of nature, causes and effects of earthquakes; types of wave motion accompanying a quake ; method of recording r.nd interpreting seismic phenomena. (\4*109) What Causes Earthquakes (1) Nature, source and action of earthquakes; phenomena of tidal wave; Japanese earthquake, 1923. (920) Volcanoes ( 1 > How volcanic activity changes surface of earth ; explosive and quieter types contrasted; mechanics of lava extrusion. (©109) Our Volcanic Neighbors ( 1 1 Shows hew mountain peaks were transformed into Caribbean Islands. (20, 164) Mt. Vesuvius (1) Crater of world's greatest volcano. (54, 114, 164) Kilauea's Volcano (1) Picturization of famous lakes of fire and views Df seething crater. Prizma color. (27, 164) Kilauea, the House of Everlasting Fire (%) Four-mile trip across crater to rim of fire cup; boiling lava and river of fire. (•20) Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes ( ^4 » Photographic record of this little known volcanic region showing results of recent upheaval ; famed crater of Mt. Katmai. (*59) Formation of Volcanoes and Geysers (1) Diagrams and photography of volcano eruptions and of geysers. (©131) Glaciers (1) Study of existing glaciers; their classifications, modes of origin, motion, characteristics and their work. (©109) Study of a Mountain Glacier (1) Origin and growth of glacier, moraines, crevasses, etc. Diagrams show stages in formation. (•59, 9131, 49; 164) Shore Lines and Shore Development (1) Shapings of coast by waves, currents, erosion and deposition. (•109) Study of Short Features— Low Shore (1) How wave-action changes shore of indentations to smoother lines. "Chalk Talk." (•131) Study of Shore Features — Bold Shore (1) Rocky shore lines are given greater and more magnificent indentations. "Chalk Talk.'' (©lSl) The Story of Coral Growth (1) What coral is, wheie it grows and kind of land it helps to make. "Chalk Talk." (©131) The Work of Underground Water (1) Study of geologic work of underground water and its effect on surface — caves, sink holes, bridges. (•109) Formation of Caves in Limestone (1) Water seeping through earth's crust wears away the softer parts of rock below the surface. (•131) Digging up the Past (1) Locating and obtaining skeletons of prehistoric animals in Badlands of Red Deer Valley, Canada. (170) . (See also Groups 18, 25, 39, 42, 44-7, 49-52. 54, 60-1, 87, 123)