Portfolio: Earth Science
Project. Traces in Time: The Outdoor Laboratory of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Client. Bureau of Land Management The main film shown at four Visitor Centers tells the story of the Monument as an "outdoor laboratory," bringing science in the field to life and helping people understand the mandate for protection. Interactive kiosks entitled Ask the Experts feature additional stories by scientists in a Question/Answer format.
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Project. Shock Waves: 100 Years after the 1906 Earthquake Client. U.S. Geological Survey A one-hour film aired on the anniversary of the April 17, 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It was created to show the century of progress that science and engineering have made in learning about earthquakes and how to build to minimize their impact -- discoveries that will help save lives.
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Project. At Ocean's Edge: Coastal Change in SW Washington Client. U. S. Geological Survey, Washington Department of Ecology From breached jetties to a thousand-foot-long swath of shoreline that disappeared overnight, this film presents coastal erosion hot spots and the work being done by scientists. It examines dynamic coastal processes and follows field research in a variety of disciplines.
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Project. Mount St. Helens: The Cycle of Chaos and and Creation Client. U.S. Forest Service Beginning with the legend of Vulcan, this film gives an overview of the mountain's devastating eruption, including the mountain's place in the context of volcanoes worldwide, the dramatic story of the 1980 blast, the immediate aftermath, and the continuing profound changes to people's lives and livelihoods.
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Project. Delta Revival: Ecosystem Restoration of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Client. U.S. Geological Survey, CALFED A half-hour film broadcast on network television throughout the state. It follows the exciting field and lab work of CALFED's multibillion dollar restoration program's attempt to (re)create a thriving urban wetland ecosystem.
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Project. Canyon Country Client. Distributed by: CBS/Columbia House. Aired on: The Discovery Channel, PBS Part of the Discover America series, this hour-long film centers around the Grand Circle of national parks around southern Utah. It portrays the land's geology, its beauty, and the history of the people who tried to tame this truly wild West.
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Project. Beyond the Caldera: A Journey Deep Below Yellowstone Client. U.S. Geological Survey A film-in-progress that tells the fascinating and almost unknown story of Yellowstone's volcano. A ten-minute version is intended to be viewed at the Park's Canyon Visitor Center, and a half-hour version is designed for purchase, aimed at taking visitors on a tour around the park to find evidence of the volcano.
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Project. Dunes! Client. U.S. Forest Service/Siuslaw National Forest/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Dunes!, a Visitor Center production, tells the story of the dunes' geology and diverse ecosystems, and encourages visitors to enjoy the area for year-round recreation.
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