| ANSWER TO OIL POLLUTION Experiments in Switzerland using new chemical to burn oil slicks on water. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5012 | |
| Catalog #: | 112199 | |
| Clip Number: | 112199-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 67/55 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:50 - 01:43:26 | |
| Location: | Switzerland | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENVIRONMENT: Oil Spills ENVIRONMENT: Pollution, Water INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Oil LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Switzerland OCCUPATIONS: Scientists SCIENCE: Chemistry SCIENCE: Experiments | |
| Description: | NEW CHEMICAL BELIEVED TO BE ANSWER TO OIL POLLUTION Experiments in Switzerland using new chemical to burn oil slicks on water. Switzerland. C/U scientist pouring oil on surface of lake. C/U oil going onto water surface. M/S of men in boat, one tips on chemical onto the oil which immediately bursts into flames. M/S of the oil burning, it is contained inside a floating barrier. L/S of the oil burning fiercely, sending off clouds of black smoke. Pan up to clouds of black smoke. M/S oil burning on water watched by group of men on beach. C/U men watching. M/S oil burning fiercely. M/S the black smoke. C/U men watching. M/S floating container. Flames are now almost out. C/U of floating container showing that the oil has been destroyed. | |
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