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An Underwater Voyage Through a River (the Verzasca)

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The Verzasca River flows through the Verzasca Valley in Ticino, the Italian-speaking section of Switzerland. The Verzasca is famous for its clear green water, which over millions of years has carved its way through the rock, leaving it smooth and polished. This documentary presents something very few get to witness, a poetic-naturalistic encounter with the underwater world of the Verzasca.

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Runtime: 21 minutes 2 seconds

Topic: Geography
Subtopic: Europe, World Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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Release Year: 2010
Producer/Distributor: Chip Taylor Communications

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Closeup of bronze medal with words National Geographic Society, 1888, appearing around a world globe. Caption. 1945-1989, The Cold War.

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Man in beekeeping gear walks away from camera. He holds a can in 1 hand as he passes a row of beehives in a lush, mountainous setting.

A C, G, I rendering of a stone wall partially submerged in water. On top is a large wooden structure with ropes, pulleys, and a hook hanging in the center, with a human operating the pulleys.

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