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Face of the Earth
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Face of the Earth

Jan 1, 1975
0h 17m
★ 0.0

Overview

Face of the Earth explores the origin of our planet's outer layer, the why-and-how of its mobility. Through the use of well-designed diagrams, the earth's cyclical activity is clearly explained. Some unusual footage on volcanoes gives added punch to an already absorbing subject.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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