Episode number 2 of Series “Fire on the rim”.
In days long gone, the lack of factual explanation for the eruptions, quakes and ancilliary disasters throughout the “ring of fire”, gave rise to myths and legends as means of coping with the impact of the erratic disturbances. Cultures both old and new have been partly shaped by such events, producing beliefs affecting the social behaviour of people living with the unpredictability of the earth. This program examines some of the fascinating stories that have emerged in these communitites.
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ACMI Identifier
306137
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earthquakes
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earthquakes - Pacific area
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural disasters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Volcanoes
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Volcanoes - Pacific area
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - United States
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Sound
Colour
Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)