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Gebunden von einem gemeinsamen Schicksal, einem Teenager, der vor wissenschaftlicher Neugierde platzt, und einem ehemaligen Jungen, dem Erfinder, beginnen sie eine Mission, die Geheimnisse eines Ortes irgendwo in Zeit und Raum, der in ihrem kollektiven Gedächtnis existiert, aufzudecken.

A team of storm chasers track a tornado.

Beginning with a shot of a couple enjoying a picnic, then zooming out incrementally by powers of ten, the film offers a glimpse of everything from the edge of the known universe to the molecules on a person's hand.

The Serengeti is a huge area of grassland in Tanzania, Africa. Once a year, in the time of drought, about two million herd animals like antelopes travel north to feed and mate before moving south again, when plants there begin to blossom.

A look at the Alaskan wilderness throughout the year, from the harsh winters to the rejuvenating spring, and the animals (including its human residents) who learn to adapt to the extremes of Alaskan weather.

A journey into the land of sharks. The old myth of swimming killing machines is put against the true nature of those rather peaceful hunters, whose evolution ended in biological perfection millions of years ago. We accompany expeditions of Dr. Eugenie Clark and Rodney Fox, who have studied sharks since the 1950's.

Marvel at the awesome power of nature as photography displays the change evoked by a massive volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens and the renewal process which followed when the entire side of the mountain was blown away in billowing clouds of ash.

In this National Geographic special, we look at what most call "The Final Frontier". Using the newest data gathered from scientists all over the world and the latest advancements in computer generated imaging, we are able to explore some of the most dramatic landscapes the Earth has to offer. From the tallest mountain to fissures that would engulf entire countries, the ocean floor is truly a sight to behold.

This spectacular presentation explores the volcano belt known as the Ring of Fire. Breathtaking cinematography displays close up shots of past and present Pacific Rim volcanoes from Chile, the USA, Japan, and the Philippines.

Volcanoes, earthquakes, and tornadoes all can cause enormous damage, and predicting where and when they will strike is of great importance. Volcanologist Dr. Marie Edmonds has devised sensors that monitor the underground activity of magma to better predict future eruptions on the Caribbean island of Monserrat, the site of the massive 1995 eruption captured for this film. Geophysicist Dr. Ross Stein studied the earthquake repair records in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia over the centuries to find clues about the history of earthquakes in Turkey. He discovers a pattern in quakes along the long North Anatolian Fault system, including the massively destructive quake at Izmit in 1999, and predicts the next earthquake just a few miles south of Istanbul. Dr. Joshua Wurman and his team chase tornados in trucks equipped with Doppler radar in an attempt to probe the interior of a tornado just as it is born.

A dramatization of our mysterious and incredibly violent universe.

Traveling from Earth out to an overall view of the universe and back again, zooming down to the atomic scale. Produced for and shown at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair.

An award-winning 32 minute docu-fantasy that takes the creation cycle of the seasons from poetic thought through finished ballet featuring the award-winning poetry of Gus Nicholson, Alexei Karpov's award-winning score and David Taylor's award-winning choreography. A great study tool on the use of language and imagination and a delight to the senses.

Join the sweeping spectacle of hundreds of migrating zebras in the vast plains of East Africa. Witness the mysterious migration of more than 120 million red crabs on tiny Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Encounter the affectionate curiosity of majestic gray whales in the beautiful lagoons of Mexico's Baja California.Enter a golden blizzard as tens of millions monarch butterflies fill the sky in the hidden highlands of Mexico. Take flight alongside migratory birds navigating by sun, stars, and instinct. Travel back in time among exotic tribes of Africa to explore the roots of human migration.Experience the life and death dramas of these six incredible journeys as chronicled in Amazing Journeys.

Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit "Seussian" perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their parents. Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature's massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, sea lions turning somersaults, an otter that prays, we are reminded that nature provides us with humor and wonder, everywhere. Animalopolis takes a lighthearted and imaginary look at a variety of animals including cheetahs that race like a Ferrari, bears that run their own fishing school, an operatic lion, scary crabs that hold a town hostage and even attempt to cuddle with children, and much more. Animalopolis will provide kids and their adults with a journey of smiles and chuckles.

This promotional short from Ford Motor Co. highlights the processes and procedures involved in designing and developing a new model of car. Shown are how designers, engineers and stylists work together to come up with a car that is safe, innovative and visually pleasing. Several experimental cars are shown, including one that eventually became the Ford Mustang, the most successful car of all time.