Volcanoes of the Deep Sea (IMAX) (2003)

Description

The depths of the ocean remain one of the last great mysteries on Earth. Far below the waves is an incredible place teeming with life, but few people have seen it... until now. For the first time you can be there, 12,000 feet below the ocean's surface, inside an unparalleled undersea volcanic world filled with strange creatures and dramatic landscapes. You've never seen anything like this as a brand-new lighting technology far superior to anything that's ever been used before illuminates this secret realm.

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OUTSTANDING!!!.......2007-04-05

This... on HDTV... is just like in an IMAX! I'm an earth science teacher, and I can tell you this mesmerized the class. In fact, it's great for life science as well.

A must have!.......2006-03-15

I saw this feature at our local IMAX and as soon as it was released on DVD I had to have it! Volcanoes of the Deep Sea features footage of some VERY cool invertebrates living DEEP under water at hot vents on the sea floor. Ed Harris does a great job narrating. I wish these IMAX features were longer!

First Class Educational Adventure.......2005-11-18

Given that they spend a lot of time at the lightless bottom of the ocean exploring "black smoker" geothermal vents, this was visually phenomenal. I heard somewhere that they used a new lighting system, and the color at depth was excellent - the teeming life they found down there was astonishing, and the mystery of the "patterns in the sand cores" was also quite interesting - possibly more so because the actual creatures responsible for the patterns had not, by the end of the movie, been located.

As a professional scientist in another field, I found this riveting - and so did my six-year-old. Can't say that about too many nonfiction films out there! One of the best features is that the film does go into detail, but mixes the narrative detail in with the stunning visuals in such a way that while older viewers are listening to the science as well as looking, the kids are looking at all the cool (well, hot, actually) stuff and may also be listening.

Engaging, awesome experience.......2005-08-24

First class adventure beneath the sea at depths and sea floors which are truly an "other" world.....but not. Stunning visual wonders, facts and information about our current world and a wonderful adventure into the amazing world of our earth's past. See it for yourself. Words are pale imitations.

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The New Explorers: Underwater Volcanoes

Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000E373B2
Release Date: 1999-02-27

Description

Underwater Volcanoes. Bill Kurtis and underwater cinematographer Al Giddings join marine scientists on a thrilling dive down to the world's largest chain of underwater volcanoes--the East Pacific Rise. Scientists examine exotic creatures in the hot, toxic environment surrounding the hydrothermal vents of the underwater volcanoes.

Investigative Reports: Underwater Volcano Hunters

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Investigative Reports: Underwater Volcano Hunters

Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000E373D0
Release Date: 1999-08-21

Description

Join scientists from Hawaii's Underwater Research Laboratory on a fantastic voyage to Loihi, the underwater volcano that is pushing up from the ocean floor on its way to becoming the next Hawaiian Island. Explore Loihi's 1,000-foot pits, massive craters, superheated gas formations, and plant and animal life forms found nowhere else.

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