Rift! Geologic Clues to What’s Tearing Africa Apart

Synopsis

East Africa is one of the most geologically intriguing places on the planet: a place where the African continent is literally ripping apart. Deep rift valleys, active volcanoes, and hot springs are dramatic evidence for the powerful forces deep within the earth that are slowly reshaping the continent. Geochemist David Hilton visits the East African Rift Valley where he and his colleagues use geologic samples to understand this dynamic region. [55 minutes]

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2014

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

Africa; geochemistry; geophysics; rift basins; volcanoes

Online availability

URI

http://www.uctv.tv/shows/Rift-Geologic-Clues-to-Whats-Tearing-Africa-Apart-27844

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

David Hilton

Distributor

Name

University of California Television

Email

knowledge@uctv.tv

Web

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Phone

+1 858 534-9412

Address

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