Yellowstone: Imprints Of Geologic Time

Called a "place where geology comes alive" by producer, writer, and cinematographer Blair Robbins, Yellowstone National Park is a virtual hotbed of geologic activity which has changed the face of the area over centuries and continues to do so today. Filmed over a 4-year period, Yellowstone: Imprints of Geologic Time uses close-up photography and animated diagrams to show viewers how the original massive land mass broke up into separate continents, how "hot spots" connoting volcanic activity shifted from the west and now reside under Yellowstone, and how the huge glaciers (which covered 90% of the park as recently as 5,000 years ago) left all kinds of interesting marks on the land as they withdrew. Winner of a CINE Golden Eagle, a Gold Medal from the World Fest in Houston, and many other awards, this gorgeously filmed video exploration of Yellowstone's geologic past, present, and speculations on its future, is highly recommended. (R. Pitman)