The Mississippi delta : model for subsurface exploration /

Vivid animation sequences are complemented with aerial photography showing dramatic pieces of Mississippi delta landscape that have experienced rapid geologic changes over short periods of time--a primary characteristic of the delta-building environment. Core examination is also stressed as the veh...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Coleman, James M.
Corporate Authors: American Association of Petroleum Geologists, AAPG Films
Other Authors: Rasch, Robert
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Tulsa, OK : American Association of Petroleum Geologists, [1985]
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Summary:Vivid animation sequences are complemented with aerial photography showing dramatic pieces of Mississippi delta landscape that have experienced rapid geologic changes over short periods of time--a primary characteristic of the delta-building environment. Core examination is also stressed as the vehicle that best ties together the minute details and cyclic nature of the processes at work.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (32 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Audience:Geography.
Production Credits:Photographer and editor, Joseph Akin ; music, Sergio Fernandez.