Question: Moreover, there remains uncertainty as to whether alterations in stratospheric water vapor result from climatic feedback mechanisms or inherent atmospheric fluctuations.

 Understanding Stratospheric Water Vapor Variability
Stratospheric water vapor plays a critical role in regulating Earth’s climate system, impacting both radiative balance and ozone chemistry. Its concentration varies significantly across spatial scales and through time, presenting challenges in understanding how much of this variation results from external forcing versus inherent atmospheric dynamics. Recent studies suggest that fluctuations in stratospheric humidity might amplify or dampen anthropogenic warming trends—a concept referred to as "stratospheric water vapor feedback." Yet, discerning causality remains elusive; scientists struggle to differentiate between mechanisms triggered by changing temperatures and those arising spontaneously within the fluid motions of the atmosphere itself. Natural sources contribute substantially to stratospheric water content: volcanic eruptions inject vast quantities directly while tropical convection transports water-rich air aloft. Additionally, variations linked to solar cycles affect stratospheric circulation patterns, influencing transport efficiency and residence times. Anthropogenically-driven increases in lower-atmosphere water vapor could potentially enhance upward fluxes via enhanced evaporation or altered precipitation regimes—yet quantifying these effects amidst background variability proves difficult without robust observational records extending several decades back. Moreover, models differ widely regarding sensitivity parameters governing key microphysical processes involved in dehydration events near the cold-point tropopause boundary region where most entrainment occurs. Consequently, uncertainty persists concerning future projections involving interactions among multiple components of Earth’s coupled ocean–atmosphere system.

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Rainmaking , also known as artificial precipitation , artificial rainfall and pluviculture , is the act of attempting to artificially induce or increase precipitation , usually to stave off drought . According to the clouds ' different physical properties , this can be done using airplanes or rockets to sow to the clouds with catalysts such as dry ice , silver iodide and salt powder , to make clouds rain or increase precipitation , to remove or mitigate farmland drought , to increase reservoir irrigation water or water supply capacity , or to increase water levels for power generation .   In the United States , rainmaking was attempted by traveling showmen . It was practiced in the old west , but may have reached a peak during the dust bowl drought of the American West and Midwest in the 1930s . The practice was depicted in the 1956 film The Rainmaker . Attempts to bring rain directly have waned with development of the science of meteorology , the advent of laws against fraud and increased communication technology , with some exceptions such as cloud seeding and forms of prayer including rain dances , which are still practiced today . Prayer for more rain is also a cross cultural practice in Christians and Muslims in areas where people keep `` traditional '' non-scriptural religions . In the Christian areas the Defteras ( learned clerics of the Orthodox Christian Church ) believed to have the wisdom to arrest the rain , to bring hail to farms of individuals who refuse to comply with religious rules as well as to bring more rains when the rainy season fell short of giving the usual amount of rain needed for growing cereals .   The term is also used metaphorically to describe the process of bringing new clients into a professional practice , such as law , architecture , consulting , advertising , or investment banking -- in general , processes that bring money into a company .   It is also used to describe a confidence trick where the scammer takes money from the victim to influence a system over which they have no real control , but a random chance of the outcome happening anyway .

Detoxification or detoxication ( detox for short ) is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism , including the human body , which is mainly carried out by the liver . Additionally , it can refer to the period of withdrawal during which an organism returns to homeostasis after long-term use of an addictive substance . In medicine , detoxification can be achieved by decontamination of poison ingestion and the use of antidotes as well as techniques such as dialysis and ( in a limited number of cases ) chelation therapy .   Many alternative medicine practitioners promote various types of detoxification such as detoxification diets . Scientists have described these as a `` waste of time and money '' . Sense About Science , a UK-based charitable trust , determined that most such dietary `` detox '' claims lack any supporting evidence .

Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness , or the process of extreme drying . A desiccant is a hygroscopic ( attracts and holds water ) substance that induces or sustains such a state in its local vicinity in a moderately sealed container .

Rayleigh fractionation refers to the fractional distillation of mixed liquids . It is used in particular to describe isotopic enrichment or depletion as material moves between gaseous and liquid reservoirs .

Rasāyana , रसायन is a Sanskrit word , with the literal meaning : Path ( āyana ) of essence ( rasa ) . It is a term that in early ayurvedic medicine means the science of lengthening lifespan , and in later ( post 8th-century ) works sometimes refers to Indian alchemy .   The name of the science of Indian alchemy or proto-chemistry , is more generally `` The Science of Mercury '' , or Rasaśāstra , रसशास्त्र in Sanskrit , Nepali , Marathi , Hindi , Kannada and several other languages .  Early Indian alchemical texts discuss the use of prepared forms of mercury or cinnabar ( see samskaras ) .  However , there is also ample mention of the preparation of medical tinctures in the early science of Indian alchemy .

1,1-Difluoroethane , or DFE , is an organofluorine compound with the chemical formula C2H4F2 . This colorless gas is used as a refrigerant , where it is often listed as R-152a ( refrigerant-152a ) or HFC-152a ( hydrofluorocarbon-152a ) . As an alternative to chlorofluorocarbons , it has an ozone depletion potential of zero , a lower global warming potential ( 124 ) and a shorter atmospheric lifetime ( 1.4 years ) . It has recently been approved for use in automobile applications as an alternative to R-134a .

Debiasing is the reduction of bias , particularly with respect to judgment and decision making . Biased judgment and decision making is that which systematically deviates from the prescriptions of objective standards such as facts , logic , and rational behavior or prescriptive norms . Biased judgment and decision making exists in consequential domains such as medicine , law , policy , and business , as well as in everyday life . Investors , for example , tend to hold onto falling stocks too long and sell rising stocks too quickly . Employers exhibit considerable discrimination in hiring and employment practices , and many parents continue to believe that vaccinations cause autism despite knowing that this link is based on falsified evidence . At an individual level , people who exhibit less decision bias have more intact social environments , reduced risk of alcohol and drug use , lower childhood delinquency rates , and superior planning and problem solving abilities .   Debiasing can occur within the decision maker . For example , a person may learn or adopt better strategies by which to make judgments and decisions . Debiasing can also occur as a result of changes in external factors , such as changing the incentives relevant to a decision or the manner in which the decision is made .   There are three general approaches to debiasing judgment and decision making , and the costly errors with which biased judgment and decision making is associated : changing incentives , nudging , and training . Each approach has strengths and weaknesses . For more details , see Morewedge and colleagues ( 2015 ) .

Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes at an elevation of 1754 m above sea level . It lies to the south of Nakuru , in the rift valley of Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park .   The lake 's abundance of algae used to attract a vast quantity of flamingos that famously lined the shore . Other birds also flourish in the area , as do warthogs , baboons and other large mammals . Eastern black rhinos and southern white rhinos have also been introduced .   The lake 's level dropped dramatically in the early 1990s but has since largely recovered . In 2013 , the lake received an alarming increase in the water levels that led to the migration of flamingos to Lake Bogoria in search for food supply . .   Nakuru means `` Dust or Dusty Place '' in the Maasai language . Lake Nakuru National Park , close to Nakuru town , was established in 1961 . It started off small , only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity , but has since been extended to include a large part of the savannahs .   Lake Nakuru is protected under the Ramsar Convention on wetlands .

In physics generally , ram pressure is a pressure exerted on a body that is moving through a fluid medium . It causes a drag force to be exerted on the body . For incompressible flow it is given by :     where is the pressure , is the density of the fluid and the relative velocity between the body and the fluid ; this is the stagnation pressure without static pressure .

Much of the Martian surface is covered with a thick ice-rich , mantle layer that has fallen from the sky a number of times in the past . In some places a number of layers are visible in the mantle .   It fell as snow and ice-coated dust . There is good evidence that this mantle is ice-rich . The shapes of the polygons common on many surfaces suggest ice-rich soil . High levels of hydrogen ( probably from water ) have been found with Mars Odyssey . Thermal measurements from orbit suggest ice . The Phoenix ( spacecraft ) discovered water ice with made direct observations since it landed in a field of polygons . In fact , its landing rockets exposed pure ice . Theory had predicted that ice would be found under a few cm of soil . This mantle layer is called `` latitude dependent mantle '' because its occurrence is related to the latitude . It is this mantle that cracks and then forms polygonal ground . This cracking of ice-rich ground is predicted based on physical processes .  Another type of surface is called `` brain terrain '' as it looks like the surface of a human brain . Brain terrain lies under polygonal ground when the two are both visible in a region .   Since the top , polygon layer is fairly smooth although the underlying brain terrain is irregular ; it is believed that the mantle layer that contains the polygons needs to be 10 -- 20 meters thick to smooth out the irregularities . The mantle layer lasts for a very long time before all the ice is gone because a protective lag deposit forms on the top . The mantle contains ice and dust . After a certain amount of ice disappears from sublimation the dust stays on the top , forming the lag deposit .   The total amount of water locked up in the mantle has been calculated based on the total area of polygonal ground and an estimated depth of 10 meters . This volume is equal to a layer 2.5 meters deep spread over the entire planet . This compares to a 30-meter depth over the whole planet for the water locked up in the north and south polar caps .   Mantle forms when the Martian climate is different than the present climate . The tilt or obliquity of the axis of the planet changes a great deal . The Earth 's tilt changes little because our rather large moon stabilizes the Earth . Mars only has two very small moons that do not possess enough gravity to stabilize its tilt . When the tilt of Mars exceeds around 40 degrees ( from today 's 25 degrees ) , ice is deposited in certain latitude bands where much mantle exists today .


Question: Moreover, there remains uncertainty about if alterations in stratospheric water vapor content result from climatic feedback mechanisms or natural fluctuations within Earth’s atmospheric system.

 Stratospheric Water Vapor Variability: Causes Uncertain
The role of stratospheric water vapor in climate dynamics remains enigmatic, particularly regarding if variations stem from climate feedback mechanisms or inherent atmospheric fluctuations. Global warming, characterized by escalating temperatures attributed largely to human-generated greenhouse gases, complicates understanding of specific climate components' behavior. Scientific consensus links much recent warming directly to human impact; however, nuances within complex climate interactions elude definitive explanation.

Stratospheric conditions, influenced by both terrestrial and celestial phenomena, exhibit shifts that can amplify or mitigate surface warming trends. Whether increased water vapor content represents a positive feedback loop exacerbating warming or merely reflects natural variability challenges researchers. Greenhouse effect intensifies when additional moisture absorbs outgoing infrared radiation, potentially accelerating planetary heating beyond initial predictions. Yet discerning causality amidst intertwined meteorological variables proves difficult.

Climate models project diverse outcomes based on varying assumptions concerning future emissions scenarios. Low-emission forecasts suggest modest temperature increases compared to high-emission trajectories projecting significantly higher thermal anomalies. Regardless, all credible scientific bodies concur on humanity’s pivotal role in contemporary climate alteration. Regional manifestations vary widely, encompassing altered precipitation patterns, desert encroachment into temperate zones, intensified storms, and ecological disruptions threatening numerous species’ survival.

Adverse consequences loom ominously over agricultural productivity, coastal communities facing inundation risks, and ecosystems undergoing rapid transformations. Due to substantial lag times intrinsic to earth-system response coupled with persistent atmospheric pollutants, projected adversities extend far beyond immediate temporal horizons. Societal adaptations range from mitigative strategies targeting reduced pollutant discharges to resilience-building initiatives safeguarding vulnerable locales against anticipated calamities.

International accords underscore collective commitment to curbing hazardous anthropogenic alterations through stringent emission reductions aimed at limiting maximum permissible deviations from historical norms. Despite growing public awareness reflecting mounting trepidation vis-a-vis impending eco-cataclysms, geopolitical disparities hinder concerted action. Recent surveys reveal divergent perceptions across continents, highlighting critical disconnects between leading polluters—namely USA & China—and broader populace apprehensions.

In summary, while overarching narratives coalesce around indisputable facts underpinning anthropocentric culpability in precipitating current climatological crises, finer details pertaining to secondary influencers like stratosphere-mediated hydrological adjustments remain elusive. Continued investigation promises insights crucial for refining predictive algorithms guiding policy formulation amid escalating exigencies imposed upon beleaguered biospheres.

In mathematics , a rate is the ratio between two related quantities . If the denominator of the ratio is expressed as a single unit of one of these quantities , and if it is assumed that this quantity can be changed systematically ( i.e. , is an independent variable ) , then the numerator of the ratio expresses the corresponding rate of change in the other ( dependent ) variable .   The most common type of rate is `` per unit of time '' , such as speed , heart rate and flux . Ratios that have a non-time denominator include exchange rates , literacy rates and electric field ( in volts/meter ) .   In describing the units of a rate , the word `` per '' is used to separate the units of the two measurements used to calculate the rate ( for example a heart rate is expressed `` beats per minute '' ) . A rate defined using two numbers of the same units ( such as tax rates ) or counts ( such as literacy rate ) will result in a dimensionless quantity , which can be expressed as a percentage ( for example , the global literacy rate in 1998 was 80 % ) or fraction or as a multiple .   Often rate is a synonym of rhythm or frequency , a count per second ( i.e. , Hertz ) ; e.g. , radio frequencies or heart rate or sample rate .

LS IV-14 116 is a hot subdwarf located approximately 2,000 light years away on the border between the constellations Capricornus and Aquarius . It has a surface temperature of approximately 34,000 ± 500 Kelvin . Along with stars HE 2359-2844 and HE 1256-2738 , LS IV-14 116 forms a new group of star called heavy metal subdwarfs . These are thought to be stars contracting to the extended horizontal branch after a helium flash and ejection of their atmospheres at the tip of the red giant branch .   The star contains 10,000 times more zirconium than the Sun ; it also has between 1,000 and 10,000 times the amount of strontium , germanium and yttrium than the Sun . The heavy metals are believed to be in cloud layers in the atmosphere where the ions of each metal have a particular opacity that allows radiational levitation to balance gravitational settling .

Land art , earthworks ( coined by Robert Smithson ) , or Earth art is an art movement in which landscape and the work of art are inextricably linked . It is also an art form that is created in nature , using natural materials such as soil , rock ( bed rock , boulders , stones ) , organic media ( logs , branches , leaves ) , and water with introduced materials such as concrete , metal , asphalt , or mineral pigments . Sculptures are not placed in the landscape , rather , the landscape is the means of their creation . Often earth moving equipment is involved . The works frequently exist in the open , located well away from civilization , left to change and erode under natural conditions . Many of the first works , created in the deserts of Nevada , New Mexico , Utah or Arizona were ephemeral #English in nature and now only exist as video recordings or photographic documents . They also pioneered a category of art called site-specific sculpture , designed for a particular outdoor location .

thumb | upright | right | Dean-Stark apparatus setup for an azeotrope with a solvent whose density is less than that of water :  1 : Stirrer bar/anti-bumping granules  2 : Still pot  3 : Fractionating column  4 : Thermometer/Boiling point temperature  5 : Condenser  6 : Cooling water in  7 : Cooling water out  8 : Burette  9 : Tap  10 : Collection vessel  The Dean-Stark apparatus or Dean-Stark receiver or distilling trap or Dean-Stark Head is a piece of laboratory glassware used in synthetic chemistry to collect water ( or occasionally other liquid ) from a reactor . It is used in combination with a reflux condenser and a batch reactor for continuous removal of the water that is produced during a chemical reaction performed at reflux temperature . It was invented by the American chemists Ernest Woodward Dean ( 1888 -- 1959 ) and David Dewey Stark ( 1893 -- 1979 ) in 1920 for determination of the water content in petroleum .

Lake Ohrid ( Охридско Езеро , -LSB- ˈɔxridzkɔ ˈɛzɛrɔ -RSB- , Liqeni i Ohrit , -LSB- liˈcɛni i ˈɔhrit -RSB- , Liqeni i Pogradecit ) , straddles the mountainous border between southwestern Macedonia and eastern Albania . It is one of Europe 's deepest and oldest lakes , preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem that is of worldwide importance , with more than 200 endemic species . The importance of the lake was further emphasized when it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 and when , in 2010 , NASA decided to name one of Titan 's lakes after Lake Ohrid . In 2014 , the Ohrid-Prespa Transboundary Reserve between Albania and Macedonia was added to UNESCO 's World Network of Biosphere Reserves . The towns situated at the lakeside are Pogradec in Albania , along with Ohrid and Struga in Macedonia . The lake is otherwise densely surrounded by settlements in the form of villages and resorts in both basin countries .

Diastrophism refers to deformation of the Earth 's crust , and more especially to folding and faulting . Diastrophism can be considered part of geotectonics . Diastrophism comes from the Greek word meaning a twisting .   All processes that move , elevate or build up portions of the earth 's crust come under diastrophism . They include : ( i ) orogenic processes involving mountain building through severe folding and affecting long and narrow belts of the earth 's crust ; ( ii ) epeirogenic processes involving uplift or warping of large parts of the earth 's crust ; ( iii ) earthquakes involving local relatively minor movements ; ( iv ) plate tectonics involving horizontal movements of crustal plates .   Diastrophism covers movement of solid ( plastic ) crust material , as opposed to movement of molten material which is covered by volcanism . Movement causes rock to be bent or broken . The most obvious evidence of disastrophic movement can be seen where sedimentary rocks have been bent , broken or tilted . Such non-horizontal strata provide visual proof of movement . Diastrophic movement can be classified as two types , folding and faulting , tilted beds usually are part of a larger syncline or anticline . Diastrophic movement is often called orogenic as it is associated with mountain building .   There are various theories of the cause of diastrophic movement such as being the result of pressures exerted by convection currents in the mantle or the rise of magma through the crust . Other deformations are caused by meteorite impact and combinations of gravity and erosion such as landslides and slumping .   The study of diastrophism encompasses the varying responses of the crust to tectonic stresses . These responses include linear or torsional horizontal movements ( such as continental drift ) and vertical subsidence and uplift of the lithosphere ( strain ) in response to natural stresses on Earth 's surface such as the weight of mountains , lakes , and glaciers . Subsurface conditions also cause subsidence or uplift , known as epeirogeny , over large areas of Earth 's surface without deforming rock strata . Such changes include the thickening of the lithosphere by overthrusting , changes in rock density of the lithosphere caused by metamorphism or thermal expansion and contraction , increases in the volume of the asthenosphere ( part of the upper mantle supporting the lithosphere ) caused by hydration of olivine , and orogenic , or mountain-building , movements .

Detonation is a type of combustion involving a supersonic exothermic front accelerating through a medium that eventually drives a shock front propagating directly in front of it . Detonations occur in both conventional solid and liquid explosives , as well as in reactive gases . The velocity of detonation in solid and liquid explosives is much higher than that in gaseous ones , which allows the wave system to be observed with greater detail ( higher resolution ) .   A very wide variety of fuels may occur as gases , droplet fogs , or dust suspensions . Oxidants include halogens , ozone , hydrogen peroxide and oxides of nitrogen . Gaseous detonations are often associated with a mixture of fuel and oxidant in a composition somewhat below conventional flammability ratios . They happen most often in confined systems , but they sometimes occur in large vapor clouds . Other materials , such as acetylene , ozone , and hydrogen peroxide are detonable in the absence of oxygen ; a more complete list is given by both Stull and Bretherick .   Processes involved in the transition between deflagration and detonation are covered thoroughly for gases by Nettleton .

A destruction layer is a stratum found in the excavation of an archaeological site showing evidence of the hiding and burial of valuables , the presence of widespread fire , mass murder , unburied corpses , loose weapons in public places , or other evidence of destruction , either by natural causes ( for example earthquakes ) , or as a result of a military action .   Destruction layers are often found associated with a change in subsequent pottery styles or material culture artefacts , indicating an invasion by a foreign people or intrusive element . Finding such destruction layers in a number of related sites may indicate a collapse of a state , especially if associated with an appearance of a markedly different culture in upper horizons .

Reactive nitrogen ( `` Nr '' ) is a term used for a variety of nitrogen compounds that support growth directly or indirectly . Representative species include the gases nitrogen oxides ( NOx ) , ammonia ( NH3 ) , nitrous oxide ( N2O ) , as well as the anion nitrate ( NO3 − ) . Most of these species are the result of intensive farming , especially the ( mis ) use of fertilizers . Although required for life , nitrogen is stored in the biosphere in an unreactive ( `` unfixed '' ) form N2 , which supports on a few life forms . Reactive nitrogen is however `` fixed '' and is readily converted into protein , which supports life , leading to depletion of oxygen in fresh waters by eutrophication .

The 1918 flu pandemic ( January 1918 -- December 1920 ) was an unusually deadly  influenza pandemic , the first of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus . It infected 500 million people across the world , including remote Pacific islands and the Arctic , and resulted in the deaths of 50 to 100 million ( three to five percent of the world 's population ) , making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history . Disease had already greatly limited life expectancy in the early 20th century . A considerable spike occurred at the time of the pandemic , specifically the year 1918 . Life expectancy in the United States alone dropped by about 12 years .   Most influenza outbreaks disproportionately kill juvenile , elderly , or already weakened patients ; in contrast , the 1918 pandemic predominantly killed previously healthy young adults .   There are several possible explanations for the high mortality rate of the 1918 influenza pandemic . Some research suggests that the specific variant of the virus had an unusually aggressive nature . One group of researchers recovered the original virus from the bodies of frozen victims , and found that transfection in animals caused a rapid progressive respiratory failure and death through a cytokine storm ( overreaction of the body 's immune system ) . It was then postulated that the strong immune reactions of young adults ravaged the body , whereas the weaker immune systems of children and middle-aged adults resulted in fewer deaths among those groups .   More recent investigations , mainly based on original medical reports from the period of the pandemic , found that the viral infection itself was not more aggressive than any previous influenza , but that the special circumstances ( malnourishment , overcrowded medical camps and hospitals , poor hygiene ) promoted bacterial superinfection that killed most of the victims typically after a somewhat prolonged death bed .   Historical and epidemiological data are inadequate to identify the pandemic 's geographic origin . It was implicated in the outbreak of encephalitis lethargica in the 1920s .   To maintain morale , wartime censors minimized early reports of illness and mortality in Germany , Britain , France , and the United States . However , papers were free to report the epidemic 's effects in neutral Spain ( such as the grave illness of King Alfonso XIII ) . This reporting dichotomy created a false impression of Spain as especially hard hit , thereby giving rise to the pandemic 's nickname , Spanish Flu . In Spain , a different nickname was adopted , the Naples Soldier ( Soldado de Nápoles ) , which came from a musical operetta ( zarzuela ) titled La canción del olvido ( The Song of Forgetting ) , which premiered in Madrid during the first epidemic wave . Federico Romero , one of the librettists , quipped that the play 's most popular musical number , Naples Soldier , was as catchy as the flu .


Question: The research indicates that with increasing CO2 concentrations in our atmosphere, there's been an observed cooling effect on tropical region’s upper atmospheric layers during recent decades. This phenomenon suggests complex interactions within Earth's climate system influenced by greenhouse gases accumulation.

 Atmospheric Changes Amidst Rising Carbon Levels
As atmospheric CO2 levels continue to rise, recent studies reveal surprising shifts within Earth’s stratosphere, particularly concerning temperatures above tropical regions. Contrary to common expectations, data indicates that despite overall global warming trends, upper-atmospheric conditions around the equator exhibit cooling effects instead. These findings underscore complex interactions among various components of Earth’s climate system.

The observed phenomenon challenges simplistic assumptions regarding how rising carbon dioxide impacts different layers of the atmosphere. Scientists attribute this unexpected cooling trend partly to changes in heat distribution mechanisms linked closely to increasing greenhouse gases. Essentially, while lower atmospheres warm up due to trapped infrared radiation, upper sections experience reduced heating – resulting in cooler temperatures relative to historical norms.

This counterintuitive outcome highlights intricate feedback loops inherent within planetary climates. For instance, enhanced evaporation triggered by warmer surfaces leads to more moisture reaching higher elevations where condensation releases latent heat back into space rather than downward circulation. Consequently, specific altitude bands register decreases in thermal readings even amidst overarching global warming scenarios.

Understanding such nuanced dynamics becomes crucial for accurate predictive modeling aimed at mitigating adverse consequences associated with escalating carbon footprints. Researchers emphasize continuous monitoring alongside comprehensive analysis encompassing diverse meteorological parameters essential for gauging full-scale implications accurately. Such endeavors facilitate informed policymaking geared toward sustainable development practices capable of addressing multifaceted ecological concerns effectively.

In essence, unraveling mysteries pertaining to interrelated atmospheric alterations remains pivotal amid ongoing investigations targeting stabilization strategies against mounting environmental pressures exacerbated predominantly through anthropogenic influences. Recognizing subtle yet profound variations across distinct vertical gradients offers valuable insights informing adaptive measures necessary for safeguarding fragile ecosystems threatened disproportionately under current trajectories characterized largely by unchecked emission proliferation.

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The 10/40 Window is a term coined by Christian missionary strategist and Partners International CEO Luis Bush in 1990 to refer to those regions of the eastern hemisphere , plus the European and African part of the western hemisphere , located between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator , a general area that was purported to have the highest level of socioeconomic challenges and least access to the Christian message and Christian resources on the planet .   The 10/40 Window concept highlights these three elements ( as of data available in 1990 ) : an area of the world with great poverty and low quality of life , combined with lack of access to Christian resources . The Window forms a band encompassing Saharan and Northern Africa , as well as almost all of Asia ( West Asia , Central Asia , South Asia , East Asia and much of Southeast Asia ) . Roughly two-thirds of the world population lived in the 10/40 Window , and it is predominantly Muslim , Hindu , Buddhist , animist , Jewish , or atheist . Many governments in the 10/40 Window are officially or unofficially opposed to Christian work of any kind within their borders .

Laportea aestuans ( Urtica aestuans ) , the West Indian woodnettle , is an annual herb of the Urticaceae or nettle family .   It is possibly native to tropical Africa , although it now is widespread as an introduced species throughout both the western hemisphere and eastern hemisphere tropics and subtropics , including the USA ( California , Florida , Puerto Rico ) , Central America , the West Indies , India , Sumatra and Java .   L. aestuans is a food plant for an edible snail , Archachatina ventricosa , native to parts of coastal West Africa . It is a weedy species in Taiwan . It is a possible host reservoir in Nigeria for African cassava mosaic virus , an important plant pest of a major African food crop , Manihot esculenta or cassava .

The Rayleigh -- Taylor instability , or RT instability ( after Lord Rayleigh and G. I. Taylor ) , is an instability of an interface between two fluids of different densities which occurs when the lighter fluid is pushing the heavier fluid . Examples include the behavior of water suspended above oil in the gravity of Earth , mushroom clouds like those from volcanic eruptions and atmospheric nuclear explosions , supernova explosions in which expanding core gas is accelerated into denser shell gas , instabilities in plasma fusion reactors and inertial confinement fusion .   Water suspended atop oil is an everyday example of Rayleigh -- Taylor instability , and it may be modeled by two completely plane-parallel layers of immiscible fluid , the more dense on top of the less dense one and both subject to the Earth 's gravity . The equilibrium here is unstable to any perturbations or disturbances of the interface : if a parcel of heavier fluid is displaced downward with an equal volume of lighter fluid displaced upwards , the potential energy of the configuration is lower than the initial state . Thus the disturbance will grow and lead to a further release of potential energy , as the more dense material moves down under the ( effective ) gravitational field , and the less dense material is further displaced upwards . This was the set-up as studied by Lord Rayleigh . The important insight by G. I. Taylor was his realisation that this situation is equivalent to the situation when the fluids are accelerated , with the less dense fluid accelerating into the more dense fluid . This occurs deep underwater on the surface of an expanding bubble and in a nuclear explosion .   As the RT instability develops , the initial perturbations progress from a linear growth phase into a non-linear or `` exponential '' growth phase , eventually developing `` plumes '' flowing upwards ( in the gravitational buoyancy sense ) and `` spikes '' falling downwards . In general , the density disparity between the fluids determines the structure of the subsequent non-linear RT instability flows ( assuming other variables such as surface tension and viscosity are negligible here ) . The difference in the fluid densities divided by their sum is defined as the Atwood number , A. For A close to 0 , RT instability flows take the form of symmetric `` fingers '' of fluid ; for A close to 1 , the much lighter fluid `` below '' the heavier fluid takes the form of larger bubble-like plumes .   This process is evident not only in many terrestrial examples , from salt domes to weather inversions , but also in astrophysics and electrohydrodynamics . RT instability structure is also evident in the Crab Nebula , in which the expanding pulsar wind nebula powered by the Crab pulsar is sweeping up ejected material from the supernova explosion 1000 years ago . The RT instability has also recently been discovered in the Sun 's outer atmosphere , or solar corona , when a relatively dense solar prominence overlies a less dense plasma bubble . This latter case is an clear example of the magnetically modulated RT instability .   Note that the RT instability is not to be confused with the Plateau -- Rayleigh instability ( also known as Rayleigh instability ) of a liquid jet . This instability , sometimes called the hosepipe ( or firehose ) instability , occurs due to surface tension , which acts to break a cylindrical jet into a stream of droplets having the same volume but lower surface area .   Many people have witnessed the RT instability by looking at a lava lamp , although some might claim this is more accurately described as an example of Rayleigh -- Bénard convection due to the active heating of the fluid layer at the bottom of the lamp .

In physiology , dehydration is a deficit of total body water , with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes . Dehydration can also cause hypernatremia ( high levels of sodium ions in the blood ) and is distinct from hypovolemia ( loss of blood volume , particularly plasma ) .   Dehydration occurs when free water loss exceeds free water intake , usually due to exercise or disease , but also due to high environmental temperature . Mild dehydration can also be caused by immersion diuresis and this may increase risk of decompression sickness in divers . Most people can tolerate a three to four percent decrease in total body water without difficulty or adverse health effects . A five to eight percent decrease can cause fatigue and dizziness . Loss of over ten percent of total body water can cause physical and mental deterioration , accompanied by severe thirst . Death occurs at a loss of between fifteen and twenty-five percent of the body water . Mild dehydration is characterized by thirst and general discomfort and is usually resolved with oral rehydration .

Deplanchea tetraphylla is a species of tropical rainforest trees , commonly known as golden bouquet tree , wallaby wireless tree or yellow pagoda flower tree , constituting part of the plant family Bignoniaceae .   They grow naturally in New Guinea , Aru Islands , Cape York Peninsula and the Wet Tropics of Queensland , north eastern Australia .   Atop the branches , mature trees have spectacular large bouquets of many yellow flowers , hence popularly planted in wet -- tropical Australian horticulture .

Raine Island is a vegetated coral cay that is 32 hectares in total area and is situated on the outer edges of the Great Barrier Reef , approximately 620 km north-north-west of Cairns in Queensland , Australia , about 120 km east-north-east of Cape Grenville , Cape York Peninsula . Raine Island is the site of the oldest European structure in tropical Australia , a stone beacon built in 1844 , and harbours the world 's largest remaining population of green turtles ( Chelonia mydas ) . An important environmental icon , the island is totally protected from public access . It got its name from being shaped like a rain drop .

Dieffenbachia -LSB- ˌdiːfᵻnˈbækiə -RSB- is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Araceae . It is native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina . It is widely cultivated as an ornamental , especially as a houseplant , and has become naturalized on a few tropical islands .   Dieffenbachia is a perennial herbaceous plant with straight stem , simple and alternate leaves containing white spots and flecks , making it attractive as indoor foliage . Species in this genus are popular as houseplants because of their tolerance of shade . Its common name , `` dumb cane , '' refers to the poisoning effect of raphides , which can cause temporary inability to speak ; for this reason it is also known as the mother-in-law 's tongue . Dieffenbachia was named by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott , director of the Botanical Gardens in Vienna , to honor his head gardener Joseph Dieffenbach ( 1796 -- 1863 ) .

Relative humidity ( RH ) is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the equilibrium vapor pressure of water at a given temperature . Relative humidity depends on temperature and the pressure of the system of interest . It requires less water vapor to attain high relative humidity at low temperatures ; more water vapour is required to attain high relative humidity in warm or hot air .

Research balloons are balloons that are used for scientific research . They are usually ( though not always ) unmanned , filled with a lighter-than-air gas like helium , and fly at high altitudes .   Meteorology , atmospheric research , astronomy , and military research may be conducted from a research balloon .  Weather balloons are a type of research balloon . Research balloons usually study a single aspect of science , such as air pollution , air temperature , or wind currents , although sometimes several experiments or equipment are flown together .   Other than weather balloons , few research balloons are launched every year . This is driven by the large cost of the balloon , the instrument , which is usually custom made , and the cost of the launch . Because of the altitude reached by most research balloons , the air is too thin and too cold for humans to survive , therefore most research balloons are unmanned and operated remotely . There have been some balloons equipped with pressurized cabins , beginning with professor Auguste Piccard in the 1930s .   Research balloons are not only used on earth . With the help of a research balloon , the upper atmosphere of Venus was examined by the Vega program .

Rhizophora is a genus of tropical mangrove trees , sometimes collectively called true mangroves . The most notable species is the red mangrove ( Rhizophora mangle ) but some other species and a few natural hybrids are known . Rhizophora species generally live in intertidal zones which are indundated daily by the ocean . They exhibit a number of adaptations to this environment , including - pneutomatophores that elevate the plants above the water and allow them to respire oxygen even while their lower roots are submerged , and a cytological molecular `` pump '' mechanism that allows them to remove excess salts from their cells . The generic name is derived from the Greek words ριζα ( rhiza ) , meaning `` root , '' and φορος ( phoros ) , meaning `` bearing , '' referring to the stilt-roots .   The beetle Poecilips fallax is a common pest of these trees .   The red mangrove is the state tree of Delta Amacuro in Venezuela ; a dark brown dye can be produced from it , which is used in Tongan ngatu cloth production .


Question: The research indicates that with increasing CO2 concentrations in our atmosphere, there's been an observed cooling effect on tropical region’s upper atmospheric layers which were previously known for their chilliness. This phenomenon might be contributing factors behind shifting weather patterns globally. However it contradicts common belief about greenhouse gases causing uniform heat increase everywhere; instead showing complex interplay between different environmental elements leading up unexpected outcomes sometimes far removed from initial points where pollutants enter ecosystems initially .

Carbon Levels' Effect on High Altitude Temperatures Over the Tropics
As atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations continue to rise globally, recent studies reveal intriguing impacts particularly within the upper reaches of tropical climates. Contrary to common expectations, data indicates that higher altitude areas above the tropic zones experience increasingly lower temperatures instead of warming up. These findings challenge previous assumptions about uniform heating effects across different elevations under rising CO2. Scientists attribute this phenomenon partly to complex interactions involving heat distribution mechanisms linked closely with increasing greenhouse gases. Understanding how elevated layers respond differently can provide crucial insights into broader climate dynamics affecting critical ecosystems below.
While much attention focuses on ground-level changes brought about by enhanced greenhouse conditions, exploring variations occurring thousands of feet upwards offers valuable perspectives regarding interconnectedness throughout Earth’s atmospheric system. Such research underscores the need for comprehensive models capable of capturing diverse responses across vertical gradients when assessing future scenarios influenced heavily by anthropogenic emissions. Ultimately, recognizing subtler nuances helps refine predictions essential for crafting effective mitigation strategies aimed at preserving ecological balance amidst ongoing environmental shifts.

A radiosonde is a battery-powered telemetry instrument package carried into the atmosphere usually by a weather balloon that measures various atmospheric parameters and transmits them by radio to a ground receiver . Modern radiosondes measure or calculate the following variables : altitude , pressure , temperature , relative humidity , wind ( both wind speed and wind direction ) , cosmic ray readings at high altitude and geographical position ( latitude/longitude ) . Radiosondes measuring ozone concentration are known as ozonesondes .   Radiosondes may operate at a radio frequency of 403 MHz or 1680 MHz . A radiosonde whose position is tracked as it ascends to give wind speed and direction information is called a rawinsonde ( `` radar wind - sonde '' ) . Most radiosondes have radar reflectors and are technically rawinsondes . A radiosonde that is dropped from an airplane and falls , rather than being carried by a balloon is called a dropsonde . Radiosondes are an essential source of meteorological data , and hundreds are launched all over the world daily .

Rauvolfia ( sometimes spelled Rauwolfia ) is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs in the dogbane family , Apocynaceae . The genus is named to honor Leonhard Rauwolf . The genus can mainly be found in tropical regions of Africa , Asia , Latin America , and various oceanic islands .

Lammas growth , also called Lammas leaves , Lammas flush , second shoots , or summer shoots , is a season of renewed growth in some trees in temperate regions put on in July and August ( if in the northern hemisphere , January and February if in the southern ) , that is around Lammas day , August 1 , which is the Celtic harvest festival .   It can occur in both hardwoods and softwoods . Examples of common trees which exhibit regrowth are oak , ash , beech , sycamore , yew , scots pine , sitka spruce and hawthorn . This secondary growth may be an evolutionary strategy to compensate for leaf damage caused by insects during the spring . It is not present in poplar , birch or willow .   Lammas growth declines with the age of the tree , being most vigorous and noticeable in young trees . It differs in nature from spring growth which is fixed when leaves and shoots are laid down in the bud the previous year . The lammas flush is free growth of newly made leaves/needles throughout the tree . One or more of the buds set in the Spring on the ends of terminal and lateral stems will break , and begin to grow , producing a new shoot .

A rebreather is a breathing apparatus that absorbs the carbon dioxide of a user 's exhaled breath to permit the rebreathing ( recycling ) of the substantially unused oxygen content , and unused inert content when present , of each breath . Oxygen is added to replenish the amount metabolised by the user . This differs from an open-circuit breathing apparatus , where the exhaled gas is discharged directly into the environment .   Rebreather technology may be used where breathing gas supply is limited , such as underwater or in space , where the environment is toxic or hypoxic , as in firefighting , mine rescue and high-altitude operations , or where the breathing gas is specially enriched or contains expensive components , such as helium diluent or anaesthetic gases .   Rebreather technology is used in many environments :  Underwater -- as a self-contained breathing apparatus , where it is sometimes known as `` closed circuit scuba '' as opposed to `` open circuit scuba '' where the diver exhales breathing gas into the surrounding water . Surface-supplied diving equipment may incorporate rebreather technology either as a gas reclaim system , where the surface-supplied breathing gas is returned and scrubbed at the surface , or as a self-contained diver bailout system .  Mine rescue and other industrial applications -- where poisonous gases may be present or oxygen may be absent .  Crewed spacecraft and space suits -- outer space is , effectively , a vacuum without oxygen to support life .  Hospital anaesthesia breathing systems -- to supply controlled concentrations of anaesthetic gases to patients without contaminating the air that the staff breathe .  Himalayan mountaineering . High altitude reduces the partial pressure of oxygen in the ambient air , which reduces the ability of the climber to function effectively . Mountaineering rebreathers provide a higher partial pressure of oxygen to the climber .  Submarines , underwater habitats , and saturation diving systems use a scrubber system working on the same principles as a rebreather .   This may be compared with some applications of open-circuit breathing apparatus :  The oxygen enrichment systems primarily used by medical patients , high altitude mountaineers and commercial aircraft emergency systems , in which the user breathes ambient air which is enriched by the addition of pure oxygen ,  Open circuit breathing apparatus used by firefighters and underwater divers , which supplies fresh gas for each breath , which is then discharged into the environment .  Gas masks which filter contaminants from ambient air which is then breathed .   The recycling of breathing gas comes at the cost of mass , bulk , technological complexity and specific hazards , which depend on the specific application and type of rebreather used .

First described by German neurologist Oskar Kohnstamm ( 1871 -- 1917 ) in 1915 , Kohnstamm 's phenomenon is a sustained involuntary contraction of a muscle after a prolonged voluntary contraction . The simplest demonstration , sometimes called `` the floating arms experiment '' , is to have a subject press the arms against a door frame or wall for about thirty seconds , and then step away . The arm will involuntarily rise .   Russian scientists Victor Gurfinkel , Mikhail Lebedev and Yuri Levick used Kohnstamm 's phenomenon to activate tonogenic structures in humans and thereby demonstrate postural automatisms , such as neck reflexes .

Lake Natron is a salt and soda lake in the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania . The lake is close to the Kenyan border and is in the Gregory Rift , which is the eastern branch of the East African Rift . The lake is within the Lake Natron Basin , a Ramsar Site wetland of international significance .   The lake is fed principally by the Southern Ewaso Ng ` iro River , which rises in central Kenya , and by mineral-rich hot springs . It is quite shallow , less than 3 m deep , and varies in width depending on its water level . The lake is a maximum of 57 km long and 22 km wide . The surrounding area receives irregular seasonal rainfall , mainly between December and May totalling 800 mm per year . Temperatures at the lake are frequently above 40 ° C.   High levels of evaporation have left behind natron ( sodium carbonate decahydrate ) and trona ( sodium sesquicarbonate dihydrate ) . The alkalinity of the lake can reach a pH of greater than 12 . The surrounding bedrock is composed of alkaline , sodium-dominated trachyte lavas that were laid down during the Pleistocene period . The lavas have significant amounts of carbonate but very low calcium and magnesium levels . This has allowed the lake to concentrate into a caustic alkaline brine .

Dead zones are hypoxic ( low-oxygen ) areas in the world 's oceans and large lakes , caused by `` excessive nutrient pollution from human activities coupled with other factors that deplete the oxygen required to support most marine life in bottom and near-bottom water . ( NOAA ) . '' In the 1970s oceanographers began noting increased instances of dead zones . These occur near inhabited coastlines , where aquatic life is most concentrated . ( The vast middle portions of the oceans , which naturally have little life , are not considered `` dead zones '' . )   In March 2004 , when the recently established UN Environment Programme published its first Global Environment Outlook Year Book ( GEO Year Book 2003 ) , it reported 146 dead zones in the world 's oceans where marine life could not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels . Some of these were as small as a square kilometre ( 0.4 mi ² ) , but the largest dead zone covered 70,000 square kilometres ( 27,000 mi ² ) . A 2008 study counted 405 dead zones worldwide .

The 1989 -- 90 Australian region cyclone season was an above average tropical cyclone season . It was also an event in the ongoing cycle of tropical cyclone formation . It ran from 1 November 1989 to 30 April 1990 . The regional tropical cyclone operational plan also defines a tropical cyclone year separately from a tropical cyclone season , and the `` tropical cyclone year '' ran from 1 July 1989 to 30 June 1990 .   Tropical cyclones in this area were monitored by four Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres ( TCWCs ) : the Australian Bureau of Meteorology in Perth , Darwin , and Brisbane ; and TCWC Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea .

Raynaud syndrome , also known as Raynaud 's phenomenon , is a medical condition in which spasm of arteries cause episodes of reduced blood flow . Typically , the fingers , and less commonly the toes , are involved . Rarely , the nose , ears , or lips are affected . The episodes result in the affected part turning white and then blue . Often , there is numbness or pain . As blood flow returns , the area turns red and burns . The episodes typically last minutes , but can last up to several hours .   Episodes are often triggered by cold or emotional stress . There are two main types : primary Raynaud 's , when the cause is unknown , and secondary Raynaud 's , which occurs as a result of another condition . Secondary Raynaud 's can occur due a connective tissue disorder , such as scleroderma or lupus , injuries to the hands , smoking , thyroid problems , and certain medications , such as birth control pills . Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms .   The primary treatment is avoiding the cold . Other measures include the discontinuation of nicotine or stimulants use . Medications for treatment of cases that do not improve include calcium channel blockers and iloprost . Little evidence supports alternative medicine . Severe disease may rarely be complicated by skin sores or gangrene .   About 4 % of people have the condition . Onset of the primary form is typically between ages 15 and 30 and occurs more frequently in females . The secondary form usually affects older people . Both forms are more common in cold climates . It is named after the French physician Maurice Raynaud , who described the condition in 1862 .

A depressant , or central depressant , is a drug that lowers neurotransmission levels , which is to depress or reduce arousal or stimulation , in various areas of the brain . Depressants are also occasionally referred to as `` downers '' as they lower the level of arousal when taken . Stimulants or `` uppers '' increase mental and/or physical function , hence the opposite drug class of depressants is stimulants , not antidepressants .   Depressants are widely used throughout the world as prescription medicines and as illicit substances . Alcohol is a very prominent depressant . Alcohol can be and is more likely to be a large problem between teenagers and young adults . When depressants are used , effects often include ataxia , anxiolysis , pain relief , sedation or somnolence , and cognitive/memory impairment , as well as in some instances euphoria , dissociation , muscle relaxation , lowered blood pressure or heart rate , respiratory depression , and anticonvulsant effects , and even complete anesthesia or death at high doses .   Depressants exert their effects through a number of different pharmacological mechanisms , the most prominent of which include facilitation of GABA , and inhibition of glutamatergic or monoaminergic activity . Other examples are chemicals that modify the electrical signaling inside the body . The most prominent of these being bromides and channel blockers .


Question: The research indicates that with increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere, there's been an observed cooling effect on tropical upper-atmospheric regions during recent decades. This phenomenon suggests complex interactions within our climate system beyond straightforward temperature increases at lower elevations or latitudes.

 Carbon Levels' Influence on High Altitude Temperatures Over Tropics
As atmospheric carbon concentrations continue to soar, scientists observe paradoxical cooling trends within specific regions - particularly cooler temperatures at elevated tropical latitudes. Despite overall global warming trends, research indicates that increased carbon levels contribute to anomalous cooling phenomena above certain tropical zones. Such unexpected outcomes challenge simplistic understandings of how greenhouse gases uniformly affect earth’s climates; instead they reveal complex interactions between different atmospheric layers. Since late twentieth-century, numerous studies confirm substantial alterations across various ecological indicators—ranging from altered migration patterns amongst bird species to shifts in coral reef ecosystems’ health—which can largely attribute causality towards escalating carbon footprints left behind through industrial activities and deforestation practices globally. Experts predict ongoing consequences if current trajectories remain unchecked: accelerated glacial melts leading up northward into Arctic territories where once stable perennially frozen grounds now undergo rapid thaw cycles threatening indigenous communities alongside endangering unique fauna adapted specifically under harsher wintry conditions. Moreover, intensifying storm surges along coastal cities underscore urgent need for comprehensive strategies aimed at mitigating adverse repercussions stemming directly from unregulated carbon output exacerbated further still when considering feedback loops involving methane release trapped underneath tundra soils recently exposed following widespread permafrost degradation episodes documented extensively throughout Siberian expanses stretching eastwards beyond Bering Strait dividing continents apart yet sharing common destinies bound together via interconnected webs sustaining life forms both visible naked eye plus microscopic entities alike contributing collectively towards maintaining delicate balance essential supporting habitability across vast terrains spanning entire globe. Therefore, concerted international cooperation becomes imperative moving forward ensuring sustainable development pathways prioritizing renewable energy sources integration coupled strategic reforestation initiatives designed counteract deleterious effects emanating unabated reliance upon fossil fuels hitherto powering modern civilization while simultaneously safeguarding precious biodiverse hotspots harboring countless undiscovered medicinal compounds critical combating emerging infectious diseases poised wreak havoc societies lacking robust healthcare infrastructures already strained coping existing challenges posed aging demographics compounded resource scarcity issues arising competition dwindling freshwater reserves vital agricultural productivity maintenance feeding ever-growing world populace projected surpass nine billion inhabitants nearing end twenty-first century horizon looming ahead us all irrespective geographical location cultural background religious affiliations economic status political ideologies shared humanity transcending superficial divides uniting collective effort tackle arguably biggest existential crisis facing mankind generations henceforth.

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A refrigerant is a substance or mixture , usually a fluid , used in a heat pump and refrigeration cycle . In most cycles it undergoes phase transitions from a liquid to a gas and back again . Many working fluids have been used for such purposes . Fluorocarbons , especially chlorofluorocarbons , became commonplace in the 20th century , but they are being phased out because of their ozone depletion effects . Other common refrigerants used in various applications are ammonia , sulfur dioxide , and non-halogenated hydrocarbons such as propane .

The respiratory exchange ratio ( RER ) is the ratio between the amount of carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) produced in metabolism and oxygen ( O2 ) used . Humans typically inhale more molecules of oxygen than they exhale of carbon dioxide because air contains much more oxygen by volume .   The ratio is determined by comparing exhaled gases to room air . Measuring this ratio can be used for estimating the respiratory quotient ( RQ ) , an indicator of which fuel ( carbohydrate or fat ) is being metabolized to supply the body with energy . This estimation is only valid if metabolism is in a steady state .   RER is about 0.8 at rest with a modern diet . This value however , can exceed 1 during intense exercise , as CO2 production by the working muscles becomes greater and more of the inhaled O2 gets used rather than being expelled . During moderate or higher intensity aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise , using RER for estimating RQ loses accuracy because of factors including bicarbonate buffering of hydrogen ions , which affects the CO2 levels being expelled by the respiratory system .   Calculation of RER is commonly done in conjunction with exercise tests such as the VO2 Max Test and can be used as an indicator that the participants are nearing exhaustion and the limits of their cardio-respiratory system . An RER greater than or equal to 1.15 is often used as a secondary endpoint criterion of a VO2 Max Test .   An RER of 0.70 indicates that fat is the predominant fuel source , RER of 0.85 suggests a mix of fat and carbohydrates , and a value of 1.00 or above is indicative of carbohydrate being the predominant fuel source .   Oxidation of a molecule of Carbohydrate  6 O2 + C6H12O6 = > 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + 38 ATP  RER = VCO2/VO2 = 6 CO2/6 O2 = 1.0   Oxidation of a molecule of Fatty Acid  23 O2 + C16H32O2 = > 16 CO2 + 16 H2O + 129 ATP  RER = VCO2/VO2 = 16 CO2/23 O2 = 0.7

Rayleigh fractionation refers to the fractional distillation of mixed liquids . It is used in particular to describe isotopic enrichment or depletion as material moves between gaseous and liquid reservoirs .

The rayleigh is a unit of photon flux , used to measure airglow ( auroras , for example ) . It was first proposed in 1956 by D. M. Hunten , Franklin E. Roach , and J. W. Chamberlain . It is named for Robert John Strutt , 4th Baron Rayleigh ( 1875 -- 1947 ) . Its symbol is R ( also used for the röntgen , an unrelated unit ) . SI prefixes are used with the rayleigh .   One rayleigh ( 1 R ) is defined as a column emission rate of 1010 photons per square metre per column per second . Note that rayleigh is an apparent emission rate , as no allowances have been made for scattering or absorption . The night sky has an intensity of about 250 R , while auroras can reach values of 1000 kR .   The relationship between photon radiance , L , ( in units of photons per square metre per second per steradian ) and I ( in units of rayleighs ) is

-2 β-Carbomethoxy-3β - ( 4-tolyl ) tropane ( RTI-4229-32 , tolpane ) is a phenyltropane-based cocaine analogue that has similar properties in vitro to related drugs such as RTI-31 .

The ramp effect ( or ramping effect ) is a phenomenon involved in drug addiction whereby an addict develops a resistance to a substance , and thus requires increasingly large quantities of that substance to achieve the same effect . This can lead the addict to rapidly increase their dosages , which can lead to a variety of health maladies .   After the ramp effect has begun , it may be very difficult to deprive an addict of their substance , or even to reduce the dosage . Much of drug rehabilitation consists of resisting and reversing the ramping effect .

The Deccan Traps are a large igneous province located on the Deccan Plateau of west-central India ( 17 ° -- 24 ° N , 73 ° -- 74 ° E ) and one of the largest volcanic features on Earth . They consist of multiple layers of solidified flood basalt that together are more than 2000 m thick , cover an area of 500000 km2 , and have a volume of 1000000 km3 . Originally , the Deccan Traps may have covered 1500000 km2 , with a correspondingly larger original volume .

The Rayleigh sky model describes the observed polarization pattern of the daytime sky . Within the atmosphere Rayleigh scattering of light from air molecules , water , dust , and aerosols causes the sky 's light to have a defined polarization pattern . The same elastic scattering processes cause the sky to be blue . The polarization is characterized at each wavelength by its degree of polarization , and orientation ( the e-vector angle , or scattering angle ) .   The polarization pattern of the sky is dependent on the celestial position of the sun . While all scattered light is polarized to some extent , light is highly polarized at a scattering angle of 90 ° from the light source . In most cases the light source is the sun , but the moon creates the same pattern as well . The degree of polarization first increases with increasing distance from the sun , and then decreases toward the anti-sun . Thus , the maximum degree of polarization occurs in a circular band 90 ° from the sun . In this band , degrees of polarization near 80 % are typically reached .   When the sun is located at the zenith , the band of maximal polarization wraps around the horizon . Light from the sky is polarized horizontally along the horizon . During twilight at either the Vernal or Autumnal equinox , the band of maximal polarization is defined by the North-Zenith-South plane , or meridian . In particular , the polarization is vertical at the horizon in the North and South , where the meridian meets the horizon . The polarization at twilight at an equinox is represented by the figure to the right . The red band represents the circle in the North-Zenith-South plane where the sky is highly polarized . The cardinal directions N , E , S , W are shown at 12-o'clock , 9 o'clock , 6 o'clock and 3 o'clock ( counter-clockwise around the celestial sphere since the observer is looking up at the sky ) .   Note that because the polarization pattern is dependent on the sun , it changes not only throughout the day but throughout the year . When the sun sets toward the South , in the winter , the North-Zenith-South plane is offset , with `` effective '' North actually located somewhat toward the West . Thus if the sun sets at an azimuth of 255 ° ( 15 ° South of West ) the polarization pattern will be at its maximum along the horizon at an azimuth of 345 ° ( 15 ° West of North ) and 165 ° ( 15 ° East of South ) .   During a single day , the pattern rotates with the changing position of the sun . At twilight it typically appears about 45 minutes before local sunrise and disappears 45 minutes after local sunset . Once established it is very stable , showing change only in its rotation . It can easily be seen on any given day using polarized sunglasses .   Many animals use the polarization patterns of the sky at twilight and throughout the day as a navigation tool . Because it is determined purely by the position of the sun , it is easily used as a compass for animal orientation . By orienting themselves with respect to the polarization patterns , animals can locate the sun and thus determine the cardinal directions .

Dead zones are hypoxic ( low-oxygen ) areas in the world 's oceans and large lakes , caused by `` excessive nutrient pollution from human activities coupled with other factors that deplete the oxygen required to support most marine life in bottom and near-bottom water . ( NOAA ) . '' In the 1970s oceanographers began noting increased instances of dead zones . These occur near inhabited coastlines , where aquatic life is most concentrated . ( The vast middle portions of the oceans , which naturally have little life , are not considered `` dead zones '' . )   In March 2004 , when the recently established UN Environment Programme published its first Global Environment Outlook Year Book ( GEO Year Book 2003 ) , it reported 146 dead zones in the world 's oceans where marine life could not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels . Some of these were as small as a square kilometre ( 0.4 mi ² ) , but the largest dead zone covered 70,000 square kilometres ( 27,000 mi ² ) . A 2008 study counted 405 dead zones worldwide .

Decreolization is a phenomenon whereby over time a creole language reconverges with one of the standard languages from which it originally derived . First proposed by Keith Whinnom at the 1968 Mona conference , the concept has come under fire in recent years from such linguists as Bickerton and Rickford since at its inception it sought to overturn long-held elements of the theory of creole continua .


Question: The research indicates that with increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere, there's been an observed cooling effect on the frigid upper atmospheric layers above tropical regions.

 Carbon Levels and High Altitude Cold Air Temperatures
As atmospheric CO2 concentrations continue to rise, recent studies reveal intriguing changes occurring within Earth’s upper tropical atmospheres. Contrary to widespread expectations, data indicates that instead of experiencing warmer temperatures alongside lower altitude regions, higher elevations above the tropics exhibit increasingly cooler conditions. Scientists attribute this phenomenon partly to complex interactions involving solar radiation absorption and heat distribution across different layers of the atmosphere. Despite rising ground-level temperatures linked directly to increased anthropogenic greenhouse gases, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, specific areas aloft display anomalous cooling trends. These findings underscore the intricate dynamics governing planetary climates and emphasize how various components interact under changing environmental circumstances.
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Lapan - TUBSat is Indonesia 's first remote sensing satellite , made by the experts from National Institute of Aeronautics and Space ( Lembaga Penerbangan dan Antariksa Nasional , Lapan ) and Technical University Berlin ( TUB ) Germany . The uses of the satellite are for Indonesian natural resources observation and weather forecast for the Indonesian area . Lapan-TUB Sat was launched on a PSLV launcher on 1 January 2007 from the Indian space centre in Sriharikota and still functioning well after the fifth birthday .   Lapan-TUBSat is a micro satellite , weight of 56 Kilograms , and orbit at 630 kilometers above Indonesia . This satellite passes the polar orbital ( from one polar to another ) and across the archipelago for two or three times each day . Image of Lapan - TUBsat , now can only be received by Lapan ground station in Rumpin , West Java , called remote sensing image for West Indonesia . Afterward , ground station in Pare Pare , South Celebes and Biak Island , Papua , will be built to receive image from remote sensing satellite for Middle and East Indonesia .   Before this discovery , image input and satellite data for the observation need , are received from other countries ' natural resources satellites , such as Landsat and NOAA ( United States ) , SPOT ( France ) , Radarsat ( Canada ) , JRS ( Japan ) , and also Feng Yun ( China ) . Lapan as the institute that is made to fulfill this need could n't fix the satellites ' orbital tracks , its coverage area , and time limit of the satellites rotation above Indonesia .   Now , the Lapan-TUBsat can relay topography images from several regions in Indonesia . At the test phase , the satellite was aimed to Strait of Madura , North Java , Bangka Maritime and Strait of Malaya . Those areas classified as catastrophes areas of accident and flood . This point is consistent with the Lapan-TUBsat mission , giving attention to potentially dangerous areas in Indonesia .

Reforestation is the natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted , usually through deforestation . Reforestation can be used to rectify or improve the quality of human life by soaking up pollution and dust from the air , rebuild natural habitats and ecosystems , mitigate global warming since forests facilitate biosequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide , and harvest for resources , particularly timber , but also non-timber forest products .   The term reforestation is similar to afforestation , the process of restoring and recreating areas of woodlands or forests that may have existed long ago but were deforested or otherwise removed at some point in the past . Sometimes the term re-afforestation is used to distinguish between the original forest cover and the later re-growth of forest to an area . Forestation is the establishment of forest growth on areas that either had forest or lacked it .   Special tools , e.g. tree planting bars , are used to make planting of trees easier and faster .

Deep ocean water ( DOW ) is the name for cold , salty water found deep below the surface of Earth 's oceans . Ocean water differs in temperature and salinity . Warm surface water is generally saltier than the cooler deep or polar waters ; in polar regions , the upper layers of ocean water are cold and fresh . Deep ocean water makes up about 90 % of the volume of the oceans . Deep ocean water has a very uniform temperature , around 0-3 ° C , and a salinity of about 3.5 % or as oceanographers state as 35 ppt ( parts per thousand ) .   In specialized locations such as the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii NELHA ocean water is pumped to the surface from approximately 900 metres ( 3000 feet ) deep for applications in research , commercial and pre-commercial activities . DOW is typically used to describe ocean water at sub-thermal depths sufficient to provide a measurable difference in water temperature .   When deep ocean water is brought to the surface , it can be used for a variety of things . Its most useful property is its temperature . At the surface of the Earth , most water and air is well above 3 ° C . The difference in temperature is indicative of a difference in energy . Where there is an energy gradient , skillful application of science and engineering can harness that energy for productive use by humans . Assuming the source of deep ocean water is environmentally friendly and replenished by natural mechanisms , it forms a more innovative basis for cleaner energy than current fossil-fuel-derived energy .   The simplest use of cold water is for air conditioning : using the cold water itself to cool air saves the energy that would be used by the compressors for traditional refrigeration . Another use could be to replace expensive desalination plants . When cold water passes through a pipe surrounded by humid air , condensation results . The condensate is pure water , suitable for humans to drink or for crop irrigation . Via a technology called Ocean thermal energy conversion , the temperature difference can be turned into electricity .

Repulsive force may refer to :   A repulsive force of an Accelerating universe , which according to certain theories causes planets and matter to get farther and farther apart  Like charges repelling according to Coulomb 's law  Repulsive force ( magnetism ) between magnets of opposite orientation  A compressed material repelling bodies on both sides , e.g. according to Hooke 's law  Repulsive force ( biology ) , associated with involuntarily vomiting , as in response to ingestion of a toxin

Radio frequency ( RF ) is any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in the range extending from around to , which include those frequencies used for communications or radar signals . RF usually refers to  electrical rather than mechanical oscillations . However , mechanical RF systems do exist ( see mechanical filter and RF MEMS ) .   Although radio frequency is a rate of oscillation , the term `` radio frequency '' or its abbreviation `` RF '' are used as a synonym for radio -- i.e. , to describe the use of wireless communication , as opposed to communication via electric wires . Examples include :  Radio-frequency identification  ISO/IEC 14443-2 Radio frequency power and signal interface

The Rayleigh sky model describes the observed polarization pattern of the daytime sky . Within the atmosphere Rayleigh scattering of light from air molecules , water , dust , and aerosols causes the sky 's light to have a defined polarization pattern . The same elastic scattering processes cause the sky to be blue . The polarization is characterized at each wavelength by its degree of polarization , and orientation ( the e-vector angle , or scattering angle ) .   The polarization pattern of the sky is dependent on the celestial position of the sun . While all scattered light is polarized to some extent , light is highly polarized at a scattering angle of 90 ° from the light source . In most cases the light source is the sun , but the moon creates the same pattern as well . The degree of polarization first increases with increasing distance from the sun , and then decreases toward the anti-sun . Thus , the maximum degree of polarization occurs in a circular band 90 ° from the sun . In this band , degrees of polarization near 80 % are typically reached .   When the sun is located at the zenith , the band of maximal polarization wraps around the horizon . Light from the sky is polarized horizontally along the horizon . During twilight at either the Vernal or Autumnal equinox , the band of maximal polarization is defined by the North-Zenith-South plane , or meridian . In particular , the polarization is vertical at the horizon in the North and South , where the meridian meets the horizon . The polarization at twilight at an equinox is represented by the figure to the right . The red band represents the circle in the North-Zenith-South plane where the sky is highly polarized . The cardinal directions N , E , S , W are shown at 12-o'clock , 9 o'clock , 6 o'clock and 3 o'clock ( counter-clockwise around the celestial sphere since the observer is looking up at the sky ) .   Note that because the polarization pattern is dependent on the sun , it changes not only throughout the day but throughout the year . When the sun sets toward the South , in the winter , the North-Zenith-South plane is offset , with `` effective '' North actually located somewhat toward the West . Thus if the sun sets at an azimuth of 255 ° ( 15 ° South of West ) the polarization pattern will be at its maximum along the horizon at an azimuth of 345 ° ( 15 ° West of North ) and 165 ° ( 15 ° East of South ) .   During a single day , the pattern rotates with the changing position of the sun . At twilight it typically appears about 45 minutes before local sunrise and disappears 45 minutes after local sunset . Once established it is very stable , showing change only in its rotation . It can easily be seen on any given day using polarized sunglasses .   Many animals use the polarization patterns of the sky at twilight and throughout the day as a navigation tool . Because it is determined purely by the position of the sun , it is easily used as a compass for animal orientation . By orienting themselves with respect to the polarization patterns , animals can locate the sun and thus determine the cardinal directions .

Radiation is a process in which a body emits energy that propagates through a medium , or through empty space , to be absorbed by other bodies . Radiation may also refer to :   Physics  Electromagnetic radiation , radiation that takes the form of a self-propagating wave of electric and magnetic fields , including such phenomena as radio waves and visible light  Gravitational radiation , radiation that takes the form of gravitational waves , or ripples in the curvature of spacetime .  Ionizing radiation , radiation that is of high enough energy to cause atoms to lose or gain electrons , rendering molecules , such as proteins , incapable of functioning  Nuclear radiation , radiation , especially ionizing radiation , that emanates from nuclear processes such as radioactive decay  Thermal radiation , electromagnetic radiation that emanates from every object above absolute zero , in proportion to the fourth power of the temperature of the object  Synchrotron radiation , also called a synchrotron light source , electromagnetic radiation generated by the acceleration of fast moving charged particles through magnetic fields   Medicine  Radiation therapy , also called radiotherapy , a medical treatment that involves exposing part or all of the body to a controlled amount of ionizing radiation  Radiation poisoning , a form of damage to organ tissue due to excessive exposure to ionizing radiation  Radiation , characteristics of an affliction , such as pain , to spread to other parts of the body than the origin   Evolutionary biology  Evolutionary radiation , a diversification into several lineages from a common ancestor  Adaptive radiation , an evolutionary radiation to fill many ecological niches   Regulatory law  Intentional radiator , radio waves that are produced by an electronic device as a necessary part of its function , such as those produced by a radio transmitter  Unintentional radiator , undesirable radio waves that are produced by an electronic device , such as a computer or video game console , as a consequence of its design   Music and arts  Radiation ( album ) , released in 1998 , the tenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Marillion  Roddy Radiation , stage name of Roddy Byers ( born 1955 ) , English musician  A pseudonym of Toby Fox , composer for the webcomic Homestuck and creator of the video game Undertale  `` Radiation '' , a 1997 song by Feeder , from the album Polythene

The Knudsen layer , also known as evaporation layer , is the thin layer of vapor near a liquid or solid . It is named after Danish physicist Martin Knudsen ( 1871 -- 1949 ) .

Diaphragmatic breathing , abdominal breathing , belly breathing or deep breathing is breathing that is done by contracting the diaphragm , a muscle located horizontally between the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity . Air enters the lungs and the belly expands during this type of breathing .   This deep breathing is marked by expansion of the abdomen rather than the chest when breathing . It is a form of complementary and alternative treatment .   Diaphragmatic breathing is also known scientifically as eupnea , which is a natural and relaxed form of breathing in all mammals . Eupnea occurs in mammals whenever they are in a state of relaxation , i.e. when there is no clear and present danger in their environment .

frameless | right  Diazenylium is the chemical N2H + , an inorganic cation that was one of the first ions to be observed in interstellar clouds . Since then , it has been observed for in several different types of interstellar environments , observations that have several different scientific uses . It gives astronomers information about the fractional ionization of gas clouds , the chemistry that happens within those clouds , and it is often used as a tracer for molecules that are not as easily detected ( such as N2 ) . Its 1-0 rotational transition occurs at 93.174 GHz , a region of the spectrum where Earth 's atmosphere is transparent and it has a significant optical depth in both cold and warm clouds so it is relatively easy to observe with ground-based observatories . The results of N2H + observations can be used not only for determining the chemistry of interstellar clouds , but also for mapping the density and velocity profiles of these clouds .


Question: At what's considered the coldest spot on Earth, decreasing temperatures have led to reduced atmospheric moisture content; paradoxically, CO2 concentrations continue their upward trend. This phenomenon highlights an intricate interplay between temperature extremes, humidity patterns, and greenhouse gases in our climate system.

 Atmospheric Changes Due to Cooling Effects
Recent studies indicate that cooling effects observed at specific atmospheric points correlate closely with fluctuations in global moisture content, despite concurrent rises in CO2 concentrations. These cooler zones within the troposphere—Earth’s dynamic bottommost atmospheric layer hosting virtually all meteorological events—affect cloud formation and precipitation cycles significantly. Spanning roughly two-thirds of the entire atmospheric weight and encapsulating almost complete humidity volumes alongside particulate matter, changes here impact ecological systems profoundly. Notably, tropical areas exhibit deeper tropospheric layers reaching up to about twelve miles compared to shorter heights near poles especially during colder seasons. Within this complex system lies the terrestrial boundary zone extending several thousand feet above ground level; influenced heavily by terrain features and diurnal variations. Above sits the tropopause barrier separating us from higher altitudes characterized differently both thermally and dynamically. Interestingly enough, etymology reveals insights into how turbulence governs much of what occurs below: derived partly from Greek roots meaning ‘turn’ plus ‘sphere’, highlighting pivotal roles played by swirling eddies shaping overall conditions we experience daily.

This section explores intricate relationships among various components comprising earth ’ s protective gaseous envelope focusing particularly upon recent observations linking decreased warmth output emanating specifically around so-called “ coldest spots ” leading directly towards reduced hydrological cycle intensity amidst ongoing anthropogenic GHG accumulation trends globally speaking...

Kuruman is a town with 13,057 inhabitants in the Northern Cape province of South Africa . It is known for its scenic beauty and the Eye of Kuruman , a geological feature that brings water from deep underground . It was at first a mission station of the London Missionary Society founded by Robert Moffat in 1821 . It was also the place where David Livingstone arrived for his first position as missionary in 1841 . The Kuruman River , which is dry except for flash floods after heavy rain ( see wadi ) , is named after the town .

Lacus Mortis , latin for `` Lake of Death '' , is a plain of basaltic lava flows in the northeastern part of the Moon . It lies just to the south of the elongated Mare Frigoris , being separated by a slender arm of rugged ground . To the south is the Lacus Somniorum , separated from  this mare by the joined craters Plana and Mason , and a strip of uneven surface .   Located prominently just to the east of the midpoint of this feature is the crater Bürg . The western part of the Lacus Mortis contains an extensive system of criss-crossing rilles collectively designated Rimae Bürg .   The selenographic coordinates of the Lacus Mortis are 45.0 ° N , 27.2 ° E , and it has a diameter of 151 km .   In March 2014 Astrobotic Technology announced Lacus Mortis will be the target destination for its first moon mission as part of the Google Lunar X Prize competition . Their intention is to land next to a pit located in the Lacus Mortis plain then circumnavigate the pit with a rover .

Lake Burton , also known as Burton Lagoon , is a meromictic and saline lake in the Vestfold Hills of Princess Elizabeth Land in Eastern Antarctica , belonging to the Australian Antarctic Territory . The lake has a surface area of 1.35 km2 , a volume of 9.69 million m3 , a maximum depth of 18.3 m and a mean depth of 7.16 m . The lake is named after H. R. Burton , a biologist working in the Vestfold Hills of Antarctica .   The lake is covered with ice for 10 -- 11 months in a year . A tidal channel links the lake with Crooked Fjord only seasonally for about 6 -- 7 months in the year . The tidal channel has a width of 20 m and is about 2 m deep . Lake Burton is the only meromictic lagoon that is part of the Antarctic Specially Protected Area ( ASPA ) No. 143 , within East Antarctica , and access to the lake can only legally be obtained by a special permit and adhering to some strict regulations .   A diatom floristic study of the lagoon revealed that it contains 41 species and is a rich storehouse of psychrophilic photosynthetic bacteria . The heterotrophic bacterial microbiota and the ecology of photosynthetic bacteria of the Lake Burton were studied in the 1970s and 1980s . Some of the findings indicate that salinity levels increase from below the ice level towards the lake bottom resulting in dense waters and that the environmental conditions , presence of light in summer , darkness during winter , and oxic and anoxic water status of the lake waters dictated the growth of bacterial phototrophs .

Lake Enriquillo ( Lago Enriquillo ) is a hypersaline lake in the Dominican Republic located in the southwestern region of the country . Its waters are shared between the provinces of Bahoruco and Independencia , the latter of which borders Haiti . Lake Enriquillo is the largest lake in the Caribbean and is also the lowest place on an ocean island .

The Krkonoše ( Czech : -LSB- ˈkr̩konoʃɛ -RSB- ) or Karkonosze ( Polish : -LSB- karko ` nosze -RSB- ) ( English : Giant Mountains ; Riesengebirge Silesian German : Riesageberge ) are a mountain range located in the north of the Czech Republic and the south-west of Poland , part of the Sudetes mountain system ( part of the Bohemian Massif ) . The Czech-Polish border , which divides the historic regions of Bohemia and Silesia , runs along the main ridge . The highest peak , Sněžka ( Śnieżka , Schneekoppe ) , is the Czech Republic 's highest point with an elevation of 1603 m.   On both sides of the border , large areas of the mountains are designated national parks ( the Krkonoše National Park in the Czech Republic and the Karkonosze National Park in Poland ) , and these together constitute a cross-border biosphere reserve under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme . The River Elbe springs within the Krkonoše . The range has a number of major ski resorts , and is a popular destination for tourists engaging in downhill and cross-country skiing , hiking , cycling and other activities .

Lamprechtsofen ( also called Lamprechtshöhle or , together with a connected cave , Lamprechtsofen-Vogelschacht ) is a limestone karst river cave in Austria . With a depth of 1632 m , it is one of the deepest caves in the world . Before the discovery of the Krubera Cave in Georgia , it was the deepest-known cave in the world . Lamprechtsofen is located 2 km northwest of Weißbach bei Lofer ( Salzburg ) , Austria , in the Leogang Mountains .

Dharwas is the northernmost town in Himachal Pradesh in Chamba district .   Dharwas is located in the Pangi Valley , on the Dalhousie-Kishtwar trek route . Pangi Valley is the remotest valley of Chamba district , and according to Dr. Hutchison , `` unique in its grandeur and beauty . '' Dharwas is the largest and the most populated hamlet in the Pangi Valley . The village is located at an elevation of 8000 feet above sea level . Trekking base camps are available here .   The place is famous for the natural water spring of mineral water , Tilmili . The trek trail leading to Sural Valley of Pangi and then up to janskar starts from Dharwas .

Kukisvumchorr , Kukisvunchor or Kukisvumtschorr is a microdistrict of Kirovsk , Murmansk Oblast and former work settlement . It was merged into Kirovsk in 1959 . Its 1939 population was 8,950 . It 's population most likely reached 10,000 at some point ( most likely even before annexation by Kirovsk ) as National Geographic Atlas shows it in bold . There is a crystal mineral named after Kukisvumchor called Kukisvumite or Pektolith Kukisvumtschorr . An open-pit mine is located in Kukisvunchor . Kukisvunchor is also a ski resort and is Russia 's most northernly ski resort . Mount Kukisvumchorr is a mountain located in Kukisvumchorr where a ski resort called The Big Woodyavr is located . The mount is part of the Khibiny Mountains .

La Hoya ( Argentina ) is a ski resort in Chubut Province , Patagonia , southern Argentina .   Due to its southward orientation , the slope does n't receive much sunshine , so the proper conditions are created for the formation of the powder snow which characterizes this resort and makes it popular .   As its name suggests ( hoyo is the Spanish for hole ) , the skiing area has the shape of a hole or amphitheater , with its back to the trajectory of the Sun . This is the reason why the snow typically endures until October , when winter sports can be played with less clothes on . There are runs for all skills of Alpine Ski , including competition . The resort offers as well an area for ski touring and a snowpark .

Tsomgo Lake , also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake , is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim , some 40 km from the capital Gangtok . Located at an elevation of 3753 m , the lake remains frozen during the winter season . The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people . Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colours of the lake .