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  1. Pray for Japan (2014)

    Subject
    Earth Science
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 91 minutes)

    This documentary chronicles the personal stories behind the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan in March 2011. Interviewees include victims, volunteers, and rescue workers who came together as a nation...

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  2. Haiti Earthquake, The: Impacts, Responses and Vulnerability (2013)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 PAL, 45 minutes), £45.00

    This resource looks at the impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. The film first sets out Haiti’s historical context to explain why the earthquake’s impact was so devastating. Then, using footage filmed...

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  3. Volcanoes/Geohazards: Monitoring and Prediction (2013)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 38 minutes), £49.00

    This learning resource shows how volcanologists in Montserrat and Iceland are predicting the location, frequency and severity of future volcanic and seismic events. It gives details of the latest equipment...

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  4. Why Can’t we Predict Earthquakes? (2009)

    Subject
    Geology; Physics
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 50 minutes), £195.00

    Last century, earthquakes killed over one million, and it is predicted that this century might see ten times as many deaths. Yet, when an earthquake strikes, it always takes people by surprise. So why...

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  5. Structural Engineering in Action (2008)

    Subject
    Engineering

    Short film which demonstrates how earthquakes can make buildings resonate. The film also includes a demonstration of how structural engineers try to prevent earthquake damage to buildings. [3 minutes]

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  6. Revolution in Earthquake Engineering Research, A: The Nees Collaboratory (2007)

    Subject
    Earth Science

    This video looks at NEES - the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation - as it strives to improve understanding of earthquakes and their effects. [26 minutes]

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  7. Natural Disaster Films 1905-1973 (2005)

    aka: Natural Disaster Films - Earthquakes, Floods, Tornados & Hurricanes

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0, 150 minutes), $19.95

    A compilation of footage of earthquakes, floods, tornadoes & hurricanes. Includes: 1936 PITTSBURGH FLOOD (PART II - PART I MISSING) (1936, 2:49, Silent); A TRIP DOWN MARKET STREET BEFORE THE FIRE (1906,...

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  8. Earthquakes: Predicting the Big One (2002)

    Subject
    Geology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 25 minutes), £29.95

    Gives an overview of the destructive forces unleashed by earthquakes. Examines the geological forces at work in causing earthquakes. Plate tectonics theory, types of faults, and seismic waves are illustrated.

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  9. Basics of Geology (3 Parts) (2002)

    Subject
    FE; Geology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 23, 25, 24 minutes), £29.95 each or £74.95 set of 3

    A 3-part series on the powerful processes which occur within and on the dynamic planet Earth.

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  10. Abc News: We Interrupt This Program (2001)

    aka: We Interrupt This Program

    Subject
    History; Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1, 55 minutes), $19.98 (+p&p)

    Three live broadcasts of breaking news events on ABC News: the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.; the hijacking of TWA Flight 847; and the San Francisco earthquake.

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