Robert Ballard
Author
Language
English
Description
The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania looks back on his life behind his famous exploits and unveils a major new discovery on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Titanic find.
Best known for finding the wreck of the Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. From discovering new extremophile life-forms thriving at 750°F hydrothermal vents in 1977 to finding famous...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
He found the Titanic, the Bismarck, and dozens of other lost wrecks. He helped prove the theory of plate tectonics, discover newfound forms of life at hydrothermal vents, and pioneered the use of submersibles and telepresence for undersea exploration. Now deep-sea explorer Bob Ballard reveals how a kid from landlocked Kansas grew to become one of the world's most celebrated oceanographers.
Author
Language
English
Description
Here is the first-hand account of Dr. Ballard's quest to find the Titanic. Including rare archival photos and charts, this volume recounts the Titanic's tragic last night and describes the drama of the expedition that finally found and explored her. Plus Dr. Ballard reveals the ship's location and lays to rest many of its mysteries. 48-page color insert.
11) Doomsday volcano
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"An eruption of Santorini some 3,600 years ago was one of the largest, yet most mysterious, natural calamities in human history and may have wiped out an entire civilization. Much of the evidence of its destruction has been lost at sea until now. National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Robert Ballard and an international team of volcanologists, armed with a state-of-the-art Remote Operated Vehicle fitted with HD cameras, dive into the belly of the...