2. Below is a list of seven movies that have “something” to do with geology. You may decide you would like to watch one of these and do a three page, double-spaced report on the environmental geology as represented in the movie. Is it accurate? If so, explain. If not, explain. Be as thorough as possible. (You will need to be in order to get three pages!) You may earn up to 20 points for this paper.

Do not critique the movie. (I already know what I think of the movie and I doubt that you would change my opinion.) Treat only the geological aspects of the movie. Did the volcanoes have an environmental impact? What? How? Did the filmmakers do a good job of visuals? Would (or could) you really use a nuclear bomb to break through the Mojo? What might be the environmental impacts of such usage? Would rock climbing really be of value in an earthquake emergency? Etc. I think you get the idea.

1. Aftershock: Earthquake in New York (1999)

2. Crack in the World (1965)

3. Dante’s Peak (1997)

4. The Core (2003)

5. Earthquake! (1974)

6. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959 original, not the 2008 remake!)

7. Krakatoa, East of Java (1969)

Papers are due at the beginning of class, Monday Dec. 3.

See me with any questions.

George Davis

Name: _______________________

Class: Physical Geology, MW 11:00

TITLE

TEXT: double-spaced, Times Roman 12 pt.

Indent first line of each paragraph, and do not put an extra space between paragraphs. All rules of English grammar should be followed.

Three pages

Any citations go on a fourth page

Notes: Put name on all three (four) pages. The class data should only be on the first page. Be sure to number your pages. The title should be in 16 pt Times Roman, all caps, and centered on the page. Space twice and then start your text.

In all, your paper will only be about 750 words. Do not waste them!! You make use the first paragraph to tell me that you liked or didn’t like to movie (a very short paragraph). The rest of the paper should be a critique of the geology and how it was handled in the movie.

Remember, citations go on page 4 (the last page).