Traces the origin of Mount Rainier from eruption through a rift in the surface and its development in subsequent volcanic action. Shows the cycle of the seasons, the erosion by wind and water, the action of snow and ice and the movement of the glaciers.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504368
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountains
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Glacial erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Glacial landforms
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Landforms
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mountains
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Seasons
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Volcanoes
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)