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How to Build an Igloo

Douglas Wilkinson, 1949, 10 min 32 s
A classic short film that shows how to make an igloo using only snow and a knife.
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A classic short film that shows how to make an igloo using only snow and a knife.

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  • How to Build an Igloo

    How to Build an Igloo

    A demonstration of igloo-building in the Arctic, showing how the site is selected and how blocks of snow are used to make a snug shelter in only an hour and a half. As the camera follows each stage, the commentary explains the process.

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