Why do we still have mountains

United States, 1964

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Episode of Series “Earth science series”.
Explains how mountains are formed by deformation of the Earth’s crust, showing that uplifting movements are occurring at present, and new elevations replace those being eroded.

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director

Warren Brown

producer

Stanley Croner

production company

American Geological Institute

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:20:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1964

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Earth science series

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Earth science series

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