California
The Geologic Story of California
This video takes a look at how earthquakes are measured. Visit the National Earthquake Center in Golden, Colorado. Spokesman for the NEC, Waverly Person, shows how seismologists locate earthquake epicenters. An actual earthquake was captured and Waverly Person explains what is happening. The tape also explains the Mercalli, and the Richter Scales. A seismologist then shows how to find an epicenter using 3 reporting sites.
18 mins. | IVGSCAD $32.95 DVD
18 mins. | IVGSCAV $29.95 VHS
The Geology of California National Parks
California is probably the most diverse state in America in terms of its geology and landforms. In its boundaries can be found examples of almost every major geologic landform. The national parks of California are the repositories for most of these geological wonders. From volcanic features at Lassen and Lava Beds to the rugged and wild canyons at Sequoia, King's Canyon and Yosemite, this video is an excellent overview of all the parks and is a great introduction to the Geology of California Segments in the program include Lassen Volcanic National Park; Lava Beds; Sequoia; King's Canyon; Yosemite; Devil's Postpile; Pinnacles; Muir Woods; Death Valley; Point Reyes; San Francisco Bay National Seashore and the Channel Islands.
58 mins. | IVGCNPD $32.95 DVD
58 mins. | IVGCNPV $29.95 VHS
Miracle of Water
Tells the heritage of the Bureau of Reclamation and explains the evolving and changing program that is required for a well watered prosperous land. Shows why the Bureau built multipurpose projects such as Central Valley Project in California and many others.
25 mins. | BOR-8D $32.95 DVD
25 mins. | BOR-8V $29.95 VHS