Volcanoes and the Atmosphere
- Synopsis
- Examines the mechanisms by which volcanic eruptions can cause short-term global effects and explores their possible role in profound environmental change. Shows the nature and extent of plateau lava eruptions in the Columbia River basalts, and asks if these could be the cause of the mass extinctions. Eruptions shown and/or discussed in detail include Mt Pinatubo (1991), El Chichon (1982), Tambora (1815), Laki (1783), Toba (75,000 years ago), Columbia River basalts (17.5-15.5 million years ago).
- Series
- Earth and Life, Course S269
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
- Year of production
- 1997
- Availability
- Sale; 2006 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
- Notes
- First broadcast 8/5/97.
- Subjects
- Environmental science; Geology
- Keywords
- atmosphere; climate; volcanoes
Credits
- Producer
- David Jackson
- Cast
Carmen Jackson Pryce
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Open University Worldwide
- Web
- http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1908 274066
- Address
- Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA - Notes
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