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Beach, The: A River of Sand

Synopsis
Sources and movement of beach material: introduction to the dynamics of inshore sediment circulation and some implications in terms of coastal morphology and management. Sediment sinks withdrawing sand from the coastal system are illustrated. Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, and an inland dam site, are used to emphasise the consequences of man’s interference with this coastal system.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1965
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Documentation
Complete commentary provided in booklet.
Uses
Introductory 1st year coastal geomorphology courses.*
Subjects
Geography
Keywords
morphology; sedimentary processes; shorelines

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation

Web
http://www.eb.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 312 347 7944
Fax
+1 312 347 7903
Address
Chicago, IL 60604
USA

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact
John Lovell
Email
tryfannevl@aol.com
Phone
01286 676001 or 07768 105467
Fax
01286 676001
Address
Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN
Notes
Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001

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