Volcano Threat in Java & Alaska

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1259A

Date Released

23 Jul 1953

Date Other

Jul 1953

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Red Cross Dedication Service
2. 2British Commander for Allied Air Force
3. 3Volcano Threat in Java & Alaska
4. 4The Cripps Wedding
5. 5Colour for Malay Regiment
6. 6British Victories at International Horse Show
7. 7Ascari Wins Grand Prix

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Volcano Threat in Java & Alaska. DESCRIPTION: In Central Java, a mountain threatens to erupt, and scientists have been trying to estimate the degree of violence likely to occur. Eighty miles West of Anchorage, Alaska, three formerly inactive Aleutian peaks have been observed to be threatening eruption for the first time. SHOTLIST: Java - GV volcano in action. Scientists climb tower to observe Mount Marapi. Javanese dig trenches to stem lava flow. Alaska - Various shots of three volcanoes erupting. Sulphurous smoke and lava sweeps across Elemdorf Airfield. Men try to clear same. Powerful jet disperser used.

Keywords

Environment; Science and technology; Accidents and disasters

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

59415

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

99

Story extras:

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