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Title: Beyond the Ocean Frontier: The Juan de Fuca Ridge

Resource Type: Videos and Films

Region: Canada, Oceans

Category: Tectonics, Mountains, Oceans

Grade Level: Junior High(7-9), Senior High(10-12), University or College

Year Released: 1986

Cost: $11.00 in Canada
$14.30 outside Canada

Contact:
Geological Survey of Canada Bookstore
601 Booth Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0E8

Tel: (613) 995-4342
Toll Free: 1-888-252-4301 (Canada and U.S.A.)
Fax: (613) 943-0646
E-mail: gsc_bookstore@gsc.nrcan.gc.ca

Web Sites:

Description:
Two thousand metres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean off Canada's west coast is an underwater mountain range called the Juan de Fuca Ridge. Its steaming vents spew forth an abundance of molten minerals, supporting a unique ecosystem denied the privileges of light. The video takes the viewer to this remote new world and examines its scientific significance. 8 minutes.

Date Entered: February 16, 1998

   

    Last Modified: 2005-04-15