Learning on ScreenRift! 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
- knowledge@uctv.tv
- Web
- http://www.uctv.tv/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 858 534-9412
- Address
- 9500 Gilman Drive
M/C 0176T
La Jolla
CA 920930176
USA
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