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The Weather Machine: Part 1 (1975)

1975 · Short film · 30 min

Synopsis

Shows various methods of observing climatic changes including examining ice layers to help predict cycles of cold, heat, rainfall, and draught: following global weather patterns by satellite; computer-assisted forecasting; weather modification such as cloud seeding; and research on typhoon, tornado, and hurrican formation. Details international research on the effects of the ocean's temperature and movement upon winds, cloud formation, and moisture in the air

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Running time
30 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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WOW (and flutter) · thismachine · 2024-04-09

Why are all of these films so badly marred by speed fluctuations in the soundtracks? Music is rendered unlistenable. I've watched dozens of these 'ephemeral' films and all have had the same issue. A dodgy capstan somewhere maybe, but everywhere?

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