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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

Name

BBC Open University Productions

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
NB. As of May 2016 Open University Worldwide are no longer distributing DVDs. They have posted this message on their website: ‘Unfortunately Open University Worldwide Limited has decided that product sales are no longer viable given the reduced funding to Higher Education institutions and diminishing demand for the products we have traditionally stocked. At present the Open University Students Association (OUSA) will continue to sell the "Good Study Guide", and we are in discussion with other possible distributors to continue to make The Open University’s products available for purchase. As soon as we have any information on other channels of distribution we will update this notice’. Some products are still available via second hand dealers on Amazon.co.uk

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