Drifting Continents
- Synopsis
- Reviews the experimental evidence for drifting continents. Discusses paleoclimatic evidence for latitudinal drift; paleomagnetic evidence from ‘apparent polar wandering’ curves; fossil links between widely separated continents; similar rocks and mountain chains on distant continents. The drift hypothesis is reinforced by the continued creation of new ocean floor at volcanic ridges and its destruction by subduction beneath ocean trenches. Shows the climatic evidence of tropical climates in the UK which led to our presently exploited resources of coal and oil. Extensive use of models and graphic animation to explain the dynamics of plate tectonics.
- Series
- Science Foundation Course, A: Course S102
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
- Year of production
- 1987
- Availability
- Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
- Subjects
- Geology
- Keywords
- continental drift; plate tectonics
Credits
- Producer
- Tony Jolly
- Cast
Chris Williams
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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