Alpine Avalanches
(eVideo)
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[Place of publication not identified] : BBC Worldwide Ltd,, [2008].
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Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 01, 2015.
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Description
This film explores the world's most destructive avalanches, from Hannibal's 218 BCE crossing of the Alps and thee use of avalanches as weapons in World War I to deadly avalanches of the late 20th Century. Viewers will learn what conditions create avalanches, how rescue efforts proceed after and avalanche, and finally, safety tips for avoiding and responding to avalanches.
Target Audience
9-12.
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System requirements: Classroom Video On Demand playback platform.
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Closed-captioned.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
(2008). Alpine Avalanches . BBC Worldwide Ltd, .
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)2008. Alpine Avalanches. BBC Worldwide Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Alpine Avalanches BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Alpine Avalanches BBC Worldwide Ltd, , 2008.
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12482934-cd43-ff96-82f7-5abf37226e79-eng
Grouping Information
| Grouped Work ID | 12482934-cd43-ff96-82f7-5abf37226e79-eng |
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| Full title | alpine avalanches |
| Author | bbc worldwide ltd |
| Grouping Category | movie |
| Last Update | 2023-01-17 14:42:32PM |
| Last Indexed | 2024-06-02 22:51:43PM |
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| First Loaded | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Last Used | May 13, 2024 |
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| First Detected | Feb 04, 2016 12:00:00 AM |
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| Last File Modification Time | Jan 17, 2023 02:50:11 PM |
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