Volcano Threat in Java & Alaska

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1259A
Date Released
23 Jul 1953
Date Other
Jul 1953
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Volcano Threat in Java & Alaska. DESCRIPTION: In Central Java, a mountain threatens to erupt, and scientists have been trying to estimate the degree of violence likely to occur. Eighty miles West of Anchorage, Alaska, three formerly inactive Aleutian peaks have been observed to be threatening eruption for the first time. SHOTLIST: Java - GV volcano in action. Scientists climb tower to observe Mount Marapi. Javanese dig trenches to stem lava flow. Alaska - Various shots of three volcanoes erupting. Sulphurous smoke and lava sweeps across Elemdorf Airfield. Men try to clear same. Powerful jet disperser used.
Keywords
Environment; Science and technology; Accidents and disasters
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
59415
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
99
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Volcano Threat in Java & Alaska', British Movietone News Issue No. 1259A, 23 Jul 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18644 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)