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Inside Hawaiian Volcanoes: How Hawaiian Volcanoes Work (1989 / 1994) Lumivision / Smithsonian Laserdisc Collection CAV LaserDisc - VG+

Inside Hawaiian Volcanoes: How Hawaiian Volcanoes Work (1989 / 1994) Lumivision / Smithsonian Laserdisc Collection CAV LaserDisc - VG+

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Smithsonian Institution educational documentary short produced and directed by world-famous volcano cinematographer Maurice Krafft, exploring the geology and eruptive mechanisms of Kilauea and Hawaiian volcanoes.

Presents the 25-minute documentary program in Standard Play (CAV) format across two sides (or single CAV side with blank reverse), enabling full interactive frame-by-frame functions including freeze-frame and slow-motion playback. Features digital monaural sound, CX encoding, cutaway models, and rare early 20th-century archival footage of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory founder Thomas A. Jaggar.

Distributed on LaserDisc by Lumivision Corporation (Catalog # LVD9405 / UPC 724117940560).

Condition & Visual Inspection

Jacket VG+: Pre-owned vintage sleeve condition. Front Cover: Clean grey and black border design featuring a fiery central photo of a Hawaiian volcanic eruption, topped by the Smithsonian Institution emblem and "Smithsonian Laserdisc Collection" bottom text. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring two color field photography stills of lava flows and scientists, background essay on the Smithsonian collection, program synopsis, crew credits, technical badges, and 7-chapter index showing minor shelf and corner wear.

Edges/Spine VG+: Intact spine with clear typography and minor corner handling wear.

Disc EX: Single disc with clean optical playing surfaces and original Lumivision center labels. Made in U.S.A.

Item Specific Details
Format LaserDisc (LD) - Special Interest / Documentary / Geology / Science / Smithsonian / Interactive CAV Edition
Play Format Standard Play (CAV) / 1 Disc / 1 Side (Approx. 25 Mins)
Catalog # LVD9405
UPC 724117940560
ISBN N/A
Distributor Lumivision Corporation / Smithsonian Institution
Release Year 1994 LaserDisc Release (Program © 1989 Smithsonian Institution)
Director & Experts Produced and Directed by Maurice P. Krafft / Script and Geologic Advice by Wendell A. Duffield, Richard S. Fiske, Donald A. Swanson
Running Time Approx. 25 Minutes / Color / Unrated
Audio Format Digital Sound Monaural / CX Encoded / NTSC
Aspect Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Full Frame Presentation
Video Certification Unrated / Educational
Special Features Interactive CAV frame-by-frame controls, archival footage of Thomas A. Jaggar, gelatin volcano models, and 7 chapter stops
Country of Manufacture Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Disc Manufactured in U.S.A.
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