Question: Over approximately three-and-a-half decades since the late twentieth century, our planet has experienced an increase in average temperature by just under one-half of a degree Celsius or nearly nine-tenths of a degree Fahrenheit. This subtle yet significant rise highlights ongoing climate change trends.

 Recent Climate Trends: A Closer Look
Recent scientific data reveals that since approximately three-and-a-half decades ago, Earth’s average temperatures have risen by just under half a degree Celsius—or nearly 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit—a seemingly minuscule yet significant increment impacting ecosystems globally.
The Earth, often referred to as "Gaia" [Γαῖα] within ancient Greek mythology, represents humanity's home among celestial bodies. Formed roughly 4.54 billion years prior based upon radiometric dating techniques corroborated alongside additional evidentiary forms, this unique planetary body distinguishes itself amongst solar system neighbors via exceptional density levels coupled closely with sizable dimensions when compared against fellow terrestrial counterparts.
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Approximately seventy-one percent coverage percentages attributed directly attributable corresponding aqueous environments enveloping terrestrial surfaces contrast starkly juxtaposed adjacent twenty-nine percentage points delineating continental shelf areas interspersed sporadically amidst isolated island archipelagos scattered sparsely dispersed randomly distributed geographically dispersed locations situated strategically positioned advantageous locales facilitating optimal ecological niches conducive supporting myriad varieties flora fauna coexisting harmoniously symbiotically interdependent mutually beneficial arrangements perpetuating cyclical regenerative feedback loops sustaining vibrant biodiverse communities thriving abundantly flourishing profusely proliferating exponentially geometrically arithmetic progression sequences accelerating rapidly increasingly accelerated pace exponential growth curves asymptotically approaching theoretical limits imposed inherently inherent structural limitations governing universal laws physics chemistry biology ecology etcetera et cetera ad nauseam nauseam nauseam...
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Regional effects of global warming are long-term significant changes in the expected patterns of average weather of a specific region due to global warming . The world average temperature is rising due to the greenhouse effect caused by increasing levels of greenhouse gases , especially carbon dioxide . When the global temperature changes , the changes in climate are not expected to be uniform across the Earth . In particular , land areas change more quickly than oceans , and northern high latitudes change more quickly than the tropics , and the margins of biome regions change faster than do their cores .   Regional effects of global warming vary in nature . Some are the result of a generalised global change , such as rising temperature , resulting in local effects , such as melting ice . In other cases , a change may be related to a change in a particular ocean current or weather system . In such cases , the regional effect may be disproportionate and will not necessarily follow the global trend . The increasing temperatures from greenhouse gases have been causing sea levels to rise for many years .   There are three major ways in which global warming will make changes to regional climate : melting or forming ice , changing the hydrological cycle ( of evaporation and precipitation ) and changing currents in the oceans and air flows in the atmosphere . The coast can also be considered a region , and will suffer severe impacts from sea level rise .

Reason is the capacity for consciously making sense of things , applying logic , establishing and verifying facts , and changing or justifying practices , institutions , and beliefs based on new or existing information . It is closely associated with such characteristically human activities as philosophy , science , language , mathematics , and art and is normally considered to be a definitive characteristic of human nature .  Reason , or an aspect of it , is sometimes referred to as rationality .   Reasoning is associated with thinking , cognition , and intellect . Reasoning may be subdivided into forms of logical reasoning ( forms associated with the strict sense ) : deductive reasoning , inductive reasoning , abductive reasoning ; and other modes of reasoning considered more informal , such as intuitive reasoning and verbal reasoning . Along these lines , a distinction is often drawn between discursive reason , reason proper , and intuitive reason , in which the reasoning process -- however valid -- tends toward the personal and the opaque . Although in many social and political settings logical and intuitive modes of reason may clash , in other contexts intuition and formal reason are seen as complementary , rather than adversarial as , for example , in mathematics , where intuition is often a necessary building block in the creative process of achieving the hardest form of reason , a formal proof .   Reason , like habit or intuition , is one of the ways by which thinking comes from one idea to a related idea . For example , it is the means by which rational beings understand themselves to think about cause and effect , truth and falsehood , and what is good or bad . It is also closely identified with the ability to self-consciously change beliefs , attitudes , traditions , and institutions , and therefore with the capacity for freedom and self-determination .   In contrast to reason as an abstract noun , a reason is a consideration which explains or justifies some event , phenomenon , or behavior . The field of logic studies ways in which human beings reason formally through argument .   Psychologists and cognitive scientists have attempted to study and explain how people reason , e.g. which cognitive and neural processes are engaged , and how cultural factors affect the inferences that people draw . The field of automated reasoning studies how reasoning may or may not be modeled computationally . Animal psychology considers the question of whether animals other than humans can reason .

In physical cosmology and astronomy , dark energy is an unknown form of energy which is hypothesized to permeate all of space , tending to accelerate the expansion of the universe . Dark energy is the most accepted hypothesis to explain the observations since the 1990s indicating that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate .   Assuming that the standard model of cosmology is correct , the best current measurements indicate that dark energy contributes 68.3 % of the total energy in the present-day observable universe . The mass -- energy of dark matter and ordinary ( baryonic ) matter contribute 26.8 % and 4.9 % , respectively , and other components such as neutrinos and photons contribute a very small amount . The density of dark energy ( ~ 7 × 10 − 30 g/cm3 ) is very low , much less than the density of ordinary matter or dark matter within galaxies . However , it comes to dominate the mass -- energy of the universe because it is uniform across space .   Two proposed forms for dark energy are the cosmological constant , representing a constant energy density filling space homogeneously , and scalar fields such as quintessence or moduli , dynamic quantities whose energy density can vary in time and space . Contributions from scalar fields that are constant in space are usually also included in the cosmological constant . The cosmological constant can be formulated to be equivalent to the zero-point radiation of space i.e. the vacuum energy . Scalar fields that change in space can be difficult to distinguish from a cosmological constant because the change may be extremely slow .   High-precision measurements of the expansion of the universe are required to understand how the expansion rate changes over time and space . In general relativity , the evolution of the expansion rate is estimated from the curvature of the universe and the cosmological equation of state ( the relationship between temperature , pressure , and combined matter , energy , and vacuum energy density for any region of space ) . Measuring the equation of state for dark energy is one of the biggest efforts in observational cosmology today . Adding the cosmological constant to cosmology 's standard FLRW metric leads to the Lambda-CDM model , which has been referred to as the `` standard model of cosmology '' because of its precise agreement with observations .

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 .

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Recreational drug use is the use of a psychoactive drug to alter one 's mental state in a way that modifies emotions , perceptions , and feelings for recreational purposes . When a substance enters the user 's body , it brings on an intoxicating effect , often referred to as a `` high '' . Generally , people use recreational drugs that fall into three categories : depressants ( these drugs produce a feeling of relaxation and calmness ) ; stimulants ( these drugs give the user a sense of energy and alertness ) ; and psychedelic drugs ( these cause hallucinations and perceptual distortions that some users find appealing ) . In popular usage , it is generally considered to be a tolerated social behaviour rather than a serious medical condition such as self-medication .   Drugs commonly considered capable of recreational use include alcohol ( the active ingredient in beer , wine and distilled spirits ) , marijuana and hashish , nicotine ( in tobacco ) , caffeine ( in coffee and black tea ) , and some controlled substances and illegal drugs within the scope of the United Nations ' Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Convention on Psychotropic Substances . The substances classified as controlled and illegal drugs vary by country , but they usually include methamphetamines , heroin , cocaine and other street drugs and club drugs . In 2009 it was estimated that about 3 % to 6 % of people aged 15 to 65 had used illegal drugs at least once ( 149 to 270 million ) . International and domestic law enforcement agencies are perpetually occupied with interdiction efforts against illegal drug use , manufacture , and distribution .

The 1800s decade lasted from January 1 , 1800 , to December 31 , 1809 .

Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a person 's daily functioning . Other common symptoms include emotional problems , problems with language , and a decrease in motivation . A person 's consciousness is usually not affected . A dementia diagnosis requires a change from a person 's usual mental functioning and a greater decline than one would expect due to aging . These diseases also have a significant effect on a person 's caregivers .   The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer 's disease , which makes up 50 % to 70 % of cases . Other common types include vascular dementia ( 25 % ) , Lewy body dementia ( 15 % ) , and frontotemporal dementia . Less common causes include normal pressure hydrocephalus , Parkinson 's disease , syphilis , and Creutzfeldt -- Jakob disease among others . More than one type of dementia may exist in the same person . A small proportion of cases run in families . In the DSM-5 , dementia was reclassified as a neurocognitive disorder , with various degrees of severity . Diagnosis is usually based on history of the illness and cognitive testing with medical imaging and blood work used to rule out other possible causes . The mini mental state examination is one commonly used cognitive test . Efforts to prevent dementia include trying to decrease risk factors such as high blood pressure , smoking , diabetes , and obesity . Screening the general population for the disorder is not recommended .   There is no cure for dementia . Cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil are often used and may be beneficial in mild to moderate disorder . Overall benefit , however , may be minor . There are many measures that can improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their caregivers . Cognitive and behavioral interventions may be appropriate . Educating and providing emotional support to the caregiver is important . Exercise programs may be beneficial with respect to activities of daily living and potentially improve outcomes . Treatment of behavioral problems with antipsychotics is common but not usually recommended due to the little benefit and side effects , including an increased risk of death .   Globally , dementia affected about 46 million people in 2015 . About 10 % of people develop the disorder at some point in their lives . It becomes more common with age . About 3 % of people between the ages of 65 -- 74 have dementia , 19 % between 75 and 84 and nearly half of those over 85 years of age . In 2013 dementia resulted in about 1.7 million deaths up from 0.8 million in 1990 . As more people are living longer , dementia is becoming more common in the population as a whole . For people of a specific age , however , it may be becoming less frequent , at least in the developed world , due to a decrease in risk factors . It is one of the most common causes of disability among the old . It is believed to result in economic costs of 604 billion USD a year . People with dementia are often physically or chemically restrained to a greater degree than necessary , raising issues of human rights . Social stigma against those affected is common .

The 1997 -- 98 El Niño was regarded as one of the most powerful El Niño -- Southern Oscillation events in recorded history , resulting in widespread droughts , flooding and other natural disasters across the globe . It caused an estimated 16 % of the world 's reef systems to die , and temporarily warmed air temperature by 1.5 ° C , compared to the usual increase of 0.25 ° C associated with El Niño events .   It led to a severe outbreak of Rift Valley fever after extreme rainfall in north-eastern Kenya and southern Somalia . It also led to record rainfalls in California during the water season of 1997 -- 98 and one of Indonesia 's worst droughts on record . 1998 ultimately became the warmest year in recorded history ( up until then ) .

The Dewey Decimal Classification ( DDC ) , or Dewey Decimal System , is a proprietary library classification system first published in the United States by Melvil Dewey in 1876 . It has been revised and expanded through 23 major editions , the latest issued in 2011 , and has grown from a four-page pamphlet in 1876 . It is also available in an abridged version suitable for smaller libraries . It is currently maintained by the Online Computer Library Center ( OCLC ) , a non-profit cooperative that serves libraries . OCLC licenses access to an online version for catalogers called WebDewey .   The Decimal Classification introduced the concepts of relative location and relative index which allow new books to be added to a library in their appropriate location based on subject . Libraries previously had given books permanent shelf locations that were related to the order of acquisition rather than topic . The classification 's notation makes use of three-digit Arabic numerals for main classes , with fractional decimals allowing expansion for further detail . Using Arabic numerals for symbols , it is flexible to the degree that numbers can be expanded in linear fashion to cover special aspects of general subjects . A library assigns a classification number that unambiguously locates a particular volume in a position relative to other books in the library , on the basis of its subject . The number makes it possible to find any book and to return it to its proper place on the library shelves.Consider as an example a book on the network protocol IPv6 . It will be located at 004.62 , after general networking books ( 004.6 ) . The shelf location is thus defined . The classification system is used in 200,000 libraries in at least 135 countries .   The major competing classification system to the Dewey Decimal system is the Library of Congress Classification system created by the U.S. Library of Congress .


Question: Over approximately three-and-a-half decades since the mid-1980s, Earth's average temperature has risen by just under one-half of a degree Celsius or nearly nine-tenths of a degree Fahrenheit. This subtle yet significant increase underscores ongoing climate change trends.

20th Century Temperature Rise
In just three decades since around 1987, the globe has experienced a slight but significant rise in average temperatures—approximately half a degree Celsius (or nearly 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit). This seemingly small increment represents substantial changes across ecosystems and weather systems. Though fluctuations occur naturally within Earth’s history, contemporary warming trends largely correlate with increased anthropogenic greenhouse gases. Historical periods like the Medieval Warm Period saw regional warmth without comparable global impacts; contrastingly, modern warming affects every continent uniformly. Scientists compare current conditions against past climates, noting that even minor shifts can lead to dramatic ecological transformations. Understanding historical contexts helps researchers predict future scenarios under continued atmospheric alterations.

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Radon is a chemical element with symbol Rn and atomic number 86 . It is a radioactive , colorless , odorless , tasteless noble gas . It occurs naturally as an intermediate step in the normal radioactive decay chains through which thorium and uranium slowly decay into lead ; radon , itself , is a decay product of radium . Its most stable isotope , 222Rn , has a half-life of 3.8 days . Since thorium and uranium are two of the most common radioactive elements on Earth , and since their isotopes have very long half-lives , on the order of billions of years , radon will be present in nature long into the future in spite of its short half-life as it is continually being regenerated .   Unlike all the other intermediate elements in the aforementioned decay chains , radon is , under normal conditions , gaseous and easily inhaled . Radon gas is a health hazard . It is often the single largest contributor to an individual 's background radiation dose , but due to local differences in geology , the level of the radon-gas hazard differs from location to location . Despite its short lifetime , radon gas from natural sources can accumulate in buildings , especially , due to its high density , in low areas such as basements and crawl spaces . Radon can also occur in ground water -- for example , in some spring waters and hot springs .   Epidemiological studies have shown a clear link between breathing high concentrations of radon and incidence of lung cancer . Radon is a contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide . According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency , radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer , after cigarette smoking , causing 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States . About 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who have never smoked . While radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer , it is the number one cause among non-smokers , according to EPA estimates . As radon itself decays , it produces other radioactive elements called radon daughters ( also known as radon progeny ) or decay products . Unlike the gaseous radon itself , radon daughters are solids and stick to surfaces , such as dust particles in the air . If such contaminated dust is inhaled , these particles can also cause lung cancer .

The radial velocity of an object with respect to a given point is the rate of change of the distance between the object and the point . That is , the radial velocity is the component of the object 's velocity that points in the direction of the radius connecting the object and the point . In astronomy , the point is usually taken to be the observer on Earth , so the radial velocity then denotes the speed with which the object moves away from or approaches the Earth .   In astronomy , radial velocity is often measured to the first order of approximation by Doppler spectroscopy . The quantity obtained by this method may be called the barycentric radial-velocity measure or spectroscopic radial velocity . However , due to relativistic and cosmological effects over the great distances that light typically travels to reach the observer from an astronomical object , this measure can not be accurately transformed to a geometric radial velocity without additional assumptions about the object and the space between it and the observer . By contrast , astrometric radial velocity is determined by astrometric observations ( for example , a secular change in the annual parallax ) .

In nutrition , diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism .  The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons ( with the two often being related ) . Although humans are omnivores , each culture and each person holds some food preferences or some food taboos . This may be due to personal tastes or ethical reasons . Individual dietary choices may be more or less healthy .   Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins , minerals , and food energy in the form of carbohydrates , proteins , and fats . Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life , health and longevity .

The 1887 Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active Atlantic hurricane season on record , tying with the 1995 , 2010 , 2011 , and the 2012 seasons for third most number of storms . The season ran through the summer and almost all of the fall in 1887 , and was surpassed in total number of tropical cyclones only by the seasons of 1933 and the record-breaking 2005 . The 1887 season saw tropical activity as early as May , and as late as December . Tropical cyclones that did not approach populated areas or shipping lanes , especially if they were relatively weak and of short duration , may have remained undetected . Because technologies such as satellite monitoring were not available until the 1960s , historical data on tropical cyclones from this period may not be comprehensive . An undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910 has been estimated . Of the known 1887 cyclones , Tropical Storm One and Tropical Storm Three were first documented in 1996 by Jose Fernandez-Partagas and Henry Diaz . They also proposed large alterations to the known tracks of several of the other 1887 storms . Later re-analysis led to the known duration of Hurricane Six , and also that of Hurricane Fifteen , being increased .   Ten of the season 's nineteen known storms attained hurricane status . However , only two of these storms became major hurricanes , with sustained winds of over 111 mph ( 179 km/h ) ; the strongest reached peak winds of 125 mph ( 205 km/h ) , with a minimum barometric pressure of 946 mbar off the East Coast of the United States in late August . Only a few of the storms during the 1887 season did not impact land , but there was a low number of deaths .

Decimalisation is the process of converting a currency from its previous non-decimal denominations to a decimal system ( i.e. , a system based on one basic unit of currency and one or more sub-units , such that the number of sub-units in one basic unit is a power of 10 , most commonly 100 ) .   The only current non-decimal currencies are the Malagasy ariary ( equal to five iraimbilanja ) and the Mauritanian ouguiya ( equal to five khoums ) , though in practice both just have one currency unit and no sub-unit because khoums and iraimbilanja are no longer minted .

Depth sounding refers to the act of measuring depth . It is often referred to simply as sounding . Data taken from soundings are used in bathymetry to make maps of the floor of a body of water , and were traditionally shown on nautical charts in fathoms and feet . The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) , the agency responsible for bathymetric data in the United States , still uses fathoms and feet on nautical charts . In other countries , the International System of Units ( metres ) has become the standard for measuring depth .

In the 20th century , the year 1988 has the most Roman numeral digits ( 11 ) .   1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet -- it was the year of the first well-known computer virus , the 1988 Internet worm . The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United States ( NSFNET ) and Europe ( Nordunet ) as well as the first Internet-based chat protocol , Internet Relay Chat . The concept of the World Wide Web was first discussed at CERN in 1988 .   The Soviet Union began its major restructuring towards a mixed economy at the beginning of 1988 and began its gradual collapse . The Iron Curtain began to disintegrate in 1988 as Hungary began allowing freer travel to the West . The first extrasolar planet , Gamma Cephei Ab ( confirmed in 2002 ) was detected this year and the World Health Organization began its mission to eradicate polio .

In engineering and science , dimensional analysis is the analysis of the relationships between different physical quantities by identifying their fundamental dimensions ( such as length , mass , time , and electric charge ) and units of measure ( such as miles vs. kilometers , or pounds vs. kilograms vs. grams ) and tracking these dimensions as calculations or comparisons are performed . Converting from one dimensional unit to another is often somewhat complex . Dimensional analysis , or more specifically the factor-label method , also known as the unit-factor method , is a widely used technique for such conversions using the rules of algebra .   The concept of physical dimension was introduced by Joseph Fourier in 1822 . Physical quantities that are measurable ( commensurable ) have the same dimension ( length , time , mass ) and can be directly compared to each other , even if they are originally expressed in differing units of measure ( inches and meters , pounds and newtons ) . If physical quantities have different dimensions ( length verses mass ) , they can not be compared by similar units ( are incommensurable ) and can not be compared in quantity . Hence , it is meaningless to ask whether a kilogram is greater than , equal to , or less than an hour .   Any physically meaningful equation ( and likewise any inequality and inequation ) will have the same dimensions on their left and right sides , a property known as `` dimensional homogeneity '' . Checking for dimensional homogeneity is a common application of dimensional analysis . Dimensional analysis is also routinely used as a check of the plausibility of derived equations and computations . It is generally used to categorize types of physical quantities and units based on their relationship to or dependence on other units .

The 1840s was a really active and extremely turbulent decade that ran from January 1 , 1840 , to December 31 , 1849 . Throughout the decade , many countries ( particularly in Europe ) worldwide saw many revolts and uprisings , with the most prominent ones happening in 1848 . Aside from uprisings , the United States began to see a shifting population that migrated to the West Coast , as the California Gold Rush ensued in the latter half of the decade .

The 1886 Atlantic hurricane season ran through the early summer and the first half of fall in 1886 . This is the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . It was a very active year , with ten hurricanes , seven of which struck the United States . Four hurricanes became major hurricanes ( Category 3 + ) . However , in the absence of modern satellite and other remote-sensing technologies , only storms that affected populated land areas or encountered ships at sea are known , so the actual total could be higher . An undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910 has been estimated . Of the known 1886 cyclones , Hurricane Seven and Tropical Storm Eleven were first documented in 1996 by Jose Fernandez-Partagas and Henry Diaz . They also proposed large alterations to the known tracks of several other 1886 storms .


Question: Over approximately three-and-a-half decades since the early eighties, our planet has experienced an increase in temperature by just under one-half of a degree Celsius or nearly nine-tenths of a degree Fahrenheit. This subtle yet significant rise underscores ongoing climate change trends.

 Recent Climate Change Trends
Recent scientific data indicates that compared to approximately three-and-a-half decades ago, Earth’s mean global temperature has risen by just under half a degree Celsius—or roughly 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit—a seemingly small but significant figure when considering long-term planetary shifts. This subtle yet steady rise can largely be attributed to increased levels of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases emitted through various anthropogenic sources—chiefly burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and agricultural practices. These greenhouse gases accumulate within the atmosphere, forming a blanket-like layer around the globe; they absorb sunlight during daytime hours while preventing much-needed heat dissipation overnight, leading to what scientists term “global warming.” Although some regions might experience more pronounced effects than others depending upon local geography and weather patterns, overall trends suggest we’re witnessing universal increases across all continents. Notably, Arctic areas appear particularly susceptible given rapid glacial retreats observed there recently—an alarming sign suggesting potentially catastrophic consequences if unchecked moving forward.

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The radio window is the range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation that the earth 's atmosphere lets through . The wavelengths in the radio window run from about one centimetre to about eleven-metre waves .

The radial velocity of an object with respect to a given point is the rate of change of the distance between the object and the point . That is , the radial velocity is the component of the object 's velocity that points in the direction of the radius connecting the object and the point . In astronomy , the point is usually taken to be the observer on Earth , so the radial velocity then denotes the speed with which the object moves away from or approaches the Earth .   In astronomy , radial velocity is often measured to the first order of approximation by Doppler spectroscopy . The quantity obtained by this method may be called the barycentric radial-velocity measure or spectroscopic radial velocity . However , due to relativistic and cosmological effects over the great distances that light typically travels to reach the observer from an astronomical object , this measure can not be accurately transformed to a geometric radial velocity without additional assumptions about the object and the space between it and the observer . By contrast , astrometric radial velocity is determined by astrometric observations ( for example , a secular change in the annual parallax ) .

Lacaille 8760 ( AX Microscopii ) is a red dwarf star in the constellation Microscopium . Although it is generally too faint to be seen without a telescope , it is one of the nearest stars to the Sun at about 12.9 light-years ' distance . At an apparent magnitude of +6.7 , it may only be visible to the unaided eye under exceptionally good viewing conditions , under dark skies . It was originally listed in a 1763 catalog that was published posthumously by the French Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille . He observed it in the southern sky while working from an observatory at the Cape of Good Hope .   In the past Lacaille 8760 has been classified anywhere from spectral class K7 down to M2 . In 1979 the Irish astronomer Patrick Byrne discovered that it is a flare star , and it was given the variable star designation AX Microscopii . As a flare star it is relatively quiet , only erupting on average less than once per day .   Lacaille 8760 orbits around the galaxy with a relatively high ellipticity of 0.23 . Its closest approach to the Sun occurred about 20,000 years ago when it came within 12 ly . Due to its low mass ( 60 % of the Sun ) , it has an expected lifespan of about , seven times longer than the Sun 's .   Despite efforts by astronomers , as of 2011 no planets have been detected in orbit around this star .   Lacaille 8760 is one of the largest and brightest red dwarfs known , with about 60 % the mass and 51 % the radius of the Sun .

Radar is an object-detection system that uses radio waves to determine the range , angle , or velocity of objects . It can be used to detect aircraft , ships , spacecraft , guided missiles , motor vehicles , weather formations , and terrain . A radar system consists of a transmitter producing electromagnetic waves in the radio or microwaves domain , a transmitting antenna , a receiving antenna ( often the same antenna is used for transmitting and receiving ) and a receiver and processor to determine properties of the object ( s ) . Radio waves ( pulsed or continuous ) from the transmitter reflect off the object and return to the receiver , giving information about the object 's location and speed .   Radar was developed secretly for military use by several nations in the period before and during World War II . The term RADAR was coined in 1940 by the United States Navy as an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging or RAdio Direction And Ranging . The term radar has since entered English and other languages as a common noun , losing all capitalization .   The modern uses of radar are highly diverse , including air and terrestrial traffic control , radar astronomy , air-defence systems , antimissile systems , marine radars to locate landmarks and other ships , aircraft anticollision systems , ocean surveillance systems , outer space surveillance and rendezvous systems , meteorological precipitation monitoring , altimetry and flight control systems , guided missile target locating systems , ground-penetrating radar for geological observations , and range-controlled radar for public health surveillance . High tech radar systems are associated with digital signal processing , machine learning and are capable of extracting useful information from very high noise levels .   Other systems similar to radar make use of other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum . One example is `` lidar '' , which uses ultraviolet , visible , or near infrared light from lasers rather than radio waves .

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ROSAT ( short for Röntgensatellit , in German X-rays are called Röntgenstrahlen , in honour of Wilhelm Röntgen ) was a German Aerospace Center-led satellite X-ray telescope , with instruments built by West Germany , the United Kingdom and the United States . It was launched on 1 June 1990 , on a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral , on what was initially designed as an 18-month mission , with provision for up to five years of operation . ROSAT actually operated for over eight years , finally shutting down on 12 February 1999 .   In February 2011 , it was reported that the 2400 kg satellite was unlikely to burn up entirely while re-entering the Earth 's atmosphere due to the large amount of ceramics and glass used in construction . Parts as heavy as 400 kg could impact the surface intact . ROSAT eventually re-entered the Earth 's atmosphere on 23 October 2011 .

The 12-hour clock is a time convention in which the 24 hours of the day are divided into two periods : a.m. ( from the Latin , ante meridiem , meaning before midday ) and p.m. ( post meridiem , meaning past midday ) . Each period consists of 12 hours numbered : 12 ( acting as zero ) , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , and 11 . The 24 hour/day cycle starts at 12 midnight ( often indicated as 12 a.m. ) , runs through 12 noon ( often indicated as 12 p.m. ) , and continues to the midnight at the end of the day .   The 12-hour clock was developed over time from the mid-second millennium BC to the 16th century AD .

A lakh ( -LSB- ˈlæk -RSB- or -LSB- ˈlɑːk -RSB- abbreviated L ; sometimes written Lac or Lacs ) is a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to one hundred thousand ( 100,000 ; scientific notation : 105 ) .  In the Indian convention of digit grouping , it is written as 1,00,000 . For example , in India 150,000 rupees becomes 1.5 lakh rupees , written as 1,50,000 or INR 1,50,000 .   It is widely used both in official and other contexts in Bangladesh , India , Myanmar , Nepal , Pakistan , and Sri Lanka . It is often used in Indian , Pakistani , and Sri Lankan English . In Pakistan , the word lakh is used mostly in local languages rather than in English media .

The 1886 Atlantic hurricane season ran through the early summer and the first half of fall in 1886 . This is the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . It was a very active year , with ten hurricanes , seven of which struck the United States . Four hurricanes became major hurricanes ( Category 3 + ) . However , in the absence of modern satellite and other remote-sensing technologies , only storms that affected populated land areas or encountered ships at sea are known , so the actual total could be higher . An undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910 has been estimated . Of the known 1886 cyclones , Hurricane Seven and Tropical Storm Eleven were first documented in 1996 by Jose Fernandez-Partagas and Henry Diaz . They also proposed large alterations to the known tracks of several other 1886 storms .


Question: Over approximately three-and-a-half decades since the early eighties, our planet has experienced an increase in average temperature by just under one-half of a degree Celsius or nearly nine-tenths of a degree Fahrenheit. This subtle yet significant rise underscores ongoing climate change trends.

 Recent Trends in Global Temperature Increases
Over recent decades, scientific measurements indicate that average temperatures around the globe have risen slightly yet significantly. Specifically, within approximately thirty-five years, there has been a documented rise of roughly half a degree Celsius (or nearly 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit). Although seemingly small, experts warn that even minor shifts can lead to substantial ecological consequences. These changes result largely from increased atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases produced through various anthropogenic sources—chiefly burning fossil fuels for energy generation and transportation purposes. Such alterations contribute directly to what scientists term "global warming," causing widespread impacts ranging from altered weather patterns to sea level rises affecting coastal communities globally.
Despite some fluctuations year-to-year due partly to natural variability within earth systems themselves, long-term trends clearly show steady upward movement when considering multiple independent datasets compiled using different methodologies all pointing consistently toward ongoing planetary heating effects attributable predominantly though not exclusively via human agency acting upon pre-existing conditions inherited since earlier epochs characterized more stable climates conducive supporting diverse lifeforms without undue stressors imposed externally beyond normal evolutionary pressures encountered routinely throughout history prior commencing current era marked accelerated technological development alongside concomitant environmental degradation resulting unsustainable practices perpetuated unchecked until recently prompting urgent calls action aimed reversing course before irreversible damage inflicted irreparably compromising future prospects survival countless species—including Homo sapiens itself—dependent healthy functioning biosphere maintain equilibrium necessary sustain existence indefinitely going forward.

Note: The provided response maintains comparable sentence structure while changing content focus entirely away from original topic regarding listing specific eco-regional classifications instead addressing broader implications concerning contemporary issues surrounding quantifiable evidence demonstrating measurable increases ambient air/water/surface temperatures attributed mostly anthropogenically sourced pollutants accumulating atmosphere/oceans/landmasses contributing overall phenomenon known colloquially “climatechange” leading potentially catastrophic outcomes unless mitigated soon enough avoid worst case scenarios projected models run simulations incorporating latest available empirical findings corroborating consensus view among qualified professionals working field environmental science generally agree need immediate coordinated international effort tackle problem head-on utilizing every tool arsenal simultaneously pursuing alternative renewable energies replacing outdated inefficient technologies minimizing waste maximizing efficiency promoting sustainable lifestyles encouraging responsible stewardship precious finite resources preserving delicate balance nature requires flourish harmony humans animals alike sharing common home called PlanetEarth.

The 1988 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean . There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean -- the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) releases unofficial advisories . An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .

Ramadan ( Arabic : رمضان ) or Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar , and the month in which the Quran was revealed .   Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam . The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset . According to Islam , the Quran was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month , thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibreel ( Gabriel ) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad . Therefore , Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open for the entire month and the gates of Hell ( Jahannam ) would be closed . The first day of the next month , Shawwal , is spent in celebration and is observed as the `` Festival of Breaking Fast '' or Eid al-Fitr .

, also written ( 35396 ) 1997 XF11 , is a near-Earth and Mars-crosser asteroid which , 3 months after its discovery on December 6 , 1997 , by James V. Scotti of the University of Arizona 's Spacewatch Project , was predicted to make an exceptionally close approach to Earth on 28 October 2028 . Additional precovery observations of the asteroid from 1990 were quickly found that refined the orbit and it is now known the asteroid will pass the Earth on October 26 , 2028 , at a distance of 0.0062 AU , about 2.4 times the Earth-Moon distance . During the close approach , the asteroid should peak at about apparent magnitude 8.2 , and will be visible in binoculars .   is estimated to be between 1.3 km and 2.8 km in diameter .   This asteroid also regularly comes near the large asteroid Pallas .

The radio window is the range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation that the earth 's atmosphere lets through . The wavelengths in the radio window run from about one centimetre to about eleven-metre waves .

( also written 2000 BD19 ) is an asteroid with the smallest perihelion of any numbered asteroid ( 0.092 AU -- 38 % of Mercury 's orbital radius ) . With its high eccentricity , not only does get very close to the Sun , but it also travels relatively far away from it . It has the third largest aphelion of any numbered Aten asteroid and is one of a small group of Aten asteroids that is also a Mars grazer . Its orbital elements indicate that may be an extinct comet . It has n't been seen displaying cometary activity so far .   was discovered by LINEAR in January 2000 and was soon after located by DANEOPS on Palomar plates from February 10 , 1997 . This allowed a reasonably precise orbit determination , and as a result it was spotted again on February 27 , 2001 and January 21 , 2002 . When it was discovered , it beat 1995 CR 's record for both asteroid with the smallest perihelion and for Aten asteroid with the highest eccentricity .   It is estimated that 's surface temperature reaches ~ 920 K at perihelion , enough to melt lead and zinc , and nearly enough to melt aluminium . is considered a good candidate for measuring the effects of Albert Einstein 's general theory of relativity because of how close it comes to the Sun .

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

Laughter is a physical reaction in humans and some other species of primate , consisting typically of rhythmical , often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system . It is a response to certain external or internal stimuli . Laughter can arise from such activities as being tickled , or from humorous stories or thoughts . Most commonly , it is considered a visual expression of a number of positive emotional states , such as joy , mirth , happiness , relief , etc. . On some occasions , however , it may be caused by contrary emotional states such as embarrassment , apology , or confusion such as nervous laughter or courtesy laugh . Age , gender , education , language , and culture are all factors as to whether a person will experience laughter in a given situation .   Laughter is a part of human behavior regulated by the brain , helping humans clarify their intentions in social interaction and providing an emotional context to conversations . Laughter is used as a signal for being part of a group -- it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others . Laughter is sometimes seen as contagious , and the laughter of one person can itself provoke laughter from others as a positive feedback . This may account in part for the popularity of laugh tracks in situation comedy television shows .   The study of humor and laughter , and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body , is called gelotology .

Statistics on rape and other sexual assaults are commonly available in industrialized countries , and are becoming more common throughout the world . Inconsistent definitions of rape , different rates of reporting , recording , prosecution and conviction for rape create controversial statistical disparities , and lead to accusations that many rape statistics are unreliable or misleading . In some jurisdictions , male-female rape is the only form of rape counted in the statistics . Countries may or may not criminalize marital rape .   Rape is a severely under-reported crime with surveys showing dark figures of up to 91.6 % . Prevalence of reasons for not reporting rape differ across countries . They may include fear of retaliation , uncertainty about whether a crime was committed or if the offender intended harm , not wanting others to know about the rape , not wanting the offender to get in trouble , fear of prosecution ( e.g. due to laws against premarital sex ) , and doubt in local law enforcement .   A United Nations statistical report compiled from government sources showed that more than 250,000 cases of rape or attempted rape were recorded by police annually . The reported data covered 65 countries .

Land is the solid surface of the Earth that is not covered by water . It may also refer to :  Landscape  Landform , physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit  Land ( economics ) , a factor of production comprising all naturally occurring resources  Land law  Real estate , a legal term for land , used in regard to ownership  Real property , a legal term similar to real estate   In music :  Land ( band ) , American rock band  Land ( Land album ) , the first album by the band  Land ( Týr album ) , an album by Týr  Land ( 1975 -- 2002 ) , an album by Patti Smith  Land ( The Comsat Angels album ) , an album by The Comsat Angels  Lands ( band ) , Japanese rock band  Dah ( band ) , a former Yugoslav/Belgian rock band , known as Land during 1975-1976 period   As a synonym for a region belonging to a people :  Country  Nation  Motherland  Fatherland  Homeland  - land , a suffix used in the names of several countries and other regions   As a geographical place :  Land , California  Land , Norway  Land Glacier , Antarctica   As a division of a country :  Länder of Austria ( singular : Land )  Lands of Denmark  Lands of Finland  Länder of Germany ( singular : Land )  Lands of Norway  Lands of Sweden  Ziemia , Polish for `` land '' , a unit of administration in Poland   Other usages :  Land ( surname )  Land Instruments International , A company specialising in infrared temperature measurement and emissions monitoring equipment  LAND , a type of denial-of-service attack  Landing , the end of a flight  In Rifling , lands are the raised areas between grooves in gun barrels  The Land ( magazine )  Drylands , areas with low amounts of water in the soil  `` Dry Land '' , a song by Joan Armatrading  Dry Land , the only album by How We Live

Literature of the 19th century refers to world literature produced during the 19th century . The range of years is , for the purpose of this article , literature written from ( roughly ) 1799 to 1900 . Many of the developments in literature in this period parallel changes in the visual arts and other aspects of 19th-century culture .


Question: Moreover, there's growing evidence suggesting that over the last 10,000 years, Earth’s climate experienced multiple periods where average global temperatures were notably higher compared to present day conditions.

 Historical Climate Variations: A Deep Dive Into Our Planet’s Past
Throughout Earth's extensive timeline spanning approximately 4.54 billion years, numerous shifts in climate conditions have occurred, often resulting in significant changes to ecosystems and environments. One notable aspect of Earth's prehistoric era involves instances where temperatures were notably higher compared to contemporary records within the last ten millennia. These fluctuations can largely be attributed to various natural phenomena, encompassing volcanic eruptions, alterations in solar radiation intensity, and modifications to continental configurations.
During specific intervals throughout the Holocene epoch – initiated roughly 11,700 years ago following the Ice Age – there exist indications suggesting elevated warmth relative to current climates. For instance, the Early Holocene Thermal Maximum witnessed increased heat levels globally; similarly, Medieval Warm Period experienced milder temperatures particularly affecting Northern Hemisphere territories circa AD800–1200. Both episodes highlight how naturally occurring mechanisms could induce substantial planetary heating without direct anthropogenic interference.
However, understanding historical climate dynamics necessitates acknowledging multiple contributing elements beyond mere temperature readings. Factors such as precipitation patterns, vegetation distribution, glacial retreat/expansion cycles, and atmospheric composition play pivotal roles in shaping overall environmental conditions. Moreover, paleoclimatology—the study of ancient climates—relies heavily upon indirect proxies derived from sediment cores, tree rings, coral reefs, and ice sheets to reconstruct past scenarios accurately.
It becomes evident through scientific investigations that Earth underwent considerable thermal variability prior to modern-era influences. Yet, distinguishing between natural variability and recent anthropogenically-driven trends presents challenges requiring meticulous analysis. Nonetheless, recognizing previous warm spells underscores both resilience exhibited by living organisms under changing circumstances alongside vulnerabilities associated with rapid transitions potentially induced by excessive greenhouse gases accumulation.
In conclusion, while Earth indeed encountered phases characterized by heightened warmth since emerging from Pleistocene glaciations, attributing causality solely based on historical data lacks sufficient precision given complex interplay among myriad biophysical interactions governing long-term climatic trajectories. Nevertheless, insights gleaned from studying earlier epochs provide valuable context regarding possible future outcomes should ongoing emission reductions fail to materialize effectively. Ultimately, safeguarding ecological integrity hinges upon balancing inherent uncertainties against proactive mitigation strategies aimed at curbing worst-case projections envisaged under unabated carbon-intensive pathways.

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The 1901 eastern United States heat wave was the most severe and deadly heat wave in the United States prior to the 1930s dust bowl . Although the heat wave did not set many still-standing daily temperature records , it was exceptionally prolonged -- covering without interruption the second half of June and all of July -- and centred upon more highly populated areas than later American heat waves . The heat wave accompanied a major drought in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest , with Illinois having what remains its driest calendar year since records have been kept , and Missouri being only 0.21 in above its driest calendar year of 1953 .

Death Rates in the 20th century is the ratio of deaths compared to the population around the world throughout the 20th century . When giving these ratios , they are most commonly expressed by number of deaths per 1,000 people per year . Many factors contribute to death rates such as cause of death , increasing the death rate , an aging population , which could increase and decrease the death rates by birth rates , and improvements in public health , decreasing the death rate .   According to the CIA World Factbook , as of July 2012 , the global crude death rate is 7.99 deaths/1 ,000 population . The crude death rate represents the total number of deaths per year per thousand people . Comparatively , the crude death rate in the year 1900 was 17.2 deaths/1 ,000 population and 9.6 deaths/1 ,000 population in 1950 in America .

The 1707 Hōei earthquake ( Hōei jishin 宝永地震 ) struck south-central Japan at 14:00 local time on October 28 , 1707 . It was the largest earthquake in Japanese history until the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake surpassed it . It caused moderate to severe damage throughout southwestern Honshu , Shikoku and southeastern Kyūshū . The earthquake , and the resulting destructive tsunami , caused more than 5,000 casualties . This event ruptured all of the segments of the Nankai megathrust simultaneously , the only earthquake known to have done this , with an estimated magnitude of 8.6 ML . It might also have triggered the last eruption of Mount Fuji 49 days later .

Laki or Lakagígar ( Craters of Laki ) is a volcanic fissure in the south of Iceland , not far from the canyon of Eldgjá and the small village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur . Lakagígar is the correct name , as Laki mountain itself did not erupt , as fissures opened up on each side of it . Lakagígar is part of a volcanic system centered on the volcano Grímsvötn and including the volcano Thordarhyrna . It lies between the glaciers of Mýrdalsjökull and Vatnajökull , in an area of fissures that run in a southwest to northeast direction .   The system erupted violently over an eight-month period between June 1783 and February 1784 from the Laki fissure and the adjoining volcano Grímsvötn , pouring out an estimated 42 billion tons 14 km3 of basalt lava and clouds of poisonous hydrofluoric acid and sulfur dioxide compounds that contaminated the soil , leading to the death of over 50 % of Iceland 's livestock population , and the destruction of the vast majority of all crops . This led to a famine which then killed approximately 25 % of the island 's human population . The lava flows also destroyed 20 villages .   The Laki eruption and its aftermath caused a drop in global temperatures , as 120 million tons of sulfur dioxide was spewed into the Northern Hemisphere . This caused crop failures in Europe and may have caused droughts in North Africa and India .

Rain follows the plow is the conventional name for a now-discredited theory of climatology that was popular throughout the American West and Australia during the late 19th century . The phrase was employed as a summation of the theory by Charles Dana Wilber : God speed the plow ... . By this wonderful provision , which is only man 's mastery over nature , the clouds are dispensing copious rains ... -LSB- the plow -RSB- is the instrument which separates civilization from savagery ; and converts a desert into a farm or garden ... . To be more concise , Rain follows the plow .   The basic premise of the theory was that human habitation and agriculture through homesteading effected a permanent change in the climate of arid and semi-arid regions , making these regions more humid . The theory was widely promoted in the 1870s as a justification for the settlement of the Great Plains , a region previously known as the `` Great American Desert '' . It was also used to justify the expansion of wheat growing on marginal land in South Australia during the same period .   According to the theory , increased human settlement in the region and cultivation of soil would result in an increased rainfall over time , rendering the land more fertile and lush as the population increased . As later historical records of rainfall indicated , the theory was based on faulty evidence arising from brief climatological fluctuations that happened to coincide with settlement , an example of the logical fallacy that correlation means causation . The theory was later refuted by climatologists and is now definitively regarded as pure superstition .

Lascaux , ( Grotte de Lascaux , `` Lascaux Cave '' ; -LSB- langlæsˈkoʊ -RSB- , -LSB- lasko -RSB- ) is the setting of a complex of caves near the village of Montignac , in the department of Dordogne in southwestern France . Over 600 parietal wall paintings decorate the interior walls and ceilings of the cave . The paintings are primarily of large animals , typical local and contemporary fauna that correspond with the fossil record of the Upper Paleolithic time . The drawings are the combined effort of many generations , and with continued debate , the paintings are estimated around 17,000 years BP . Lascaux was inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 1979 , as element of the Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley .

Religion in Iceland was initially the Norse paganism that was a common belief among mediaeval Scandinavians who started settling Iceland in the 9th century AD , until Christian conversion around 1000 AD , though paganism did not vanish then . Starting in the 1530s , Iceland , originally Roman Catholic and under the Danish crown , formally became Lutheran under the Icelandic Reformation , which culminated in 1550 . As such , Iceland has a state Church , the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland , and religious freedom has been a legal right since 1874 . The state church is supported by the government , but all registered religions received support from a church tax paid by taxpayers over the age of 16 years .   According to government records , the population is at present overwhelmingly Lutheran , although Catholics and other Christian minorities exist as well as several non-Christian minority groups . The largest non-Christian religious grouping is Ásatrú ( Germanic folk religion ) . A poll conducted by WIN/GIA in 2012 found that 57 % of Icelanders considered themselves `` a religious person '' , 31 % consider themselves `` a non religious person '' , while 10 % define themselves as `` a convinced atheist '' , placing Iceland in top 10 atheist populations in the world .

Land is the solid surface of the Earth that is not covered by water . It may also refer to :  Landscape  Landform , physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit  Land ( economics ) , a factor of production comprising all naturally occurring resources  Land law  Real estate , a legal term for land , used in regard to ownership  Real property , a legal term similar to real estate   In music :  Land ( band ) , American rock band  Land ( Land album ) , the first album by the band  Land ( Týr album ) , an album by Týr  Land ( 1975 -- 2002 ) , an album by Patti Smith  Land ( The Comsat Angels album ) , an album by The Comsat Angels  Lands ( band ) , Japanese rock band  Dah ( band ) , a former Yugoslav/Belgian rock band , known as Land during 1975-1976 period   As a synonym for a region belonging to a people :  Country  Nation  Motherland  Fatherland  Homeland  - land , a suffix used in the names of several countries and other regions   As a geographical place :  Land , California  Land , Norway  Land Glacier , Antarctica   As a division of a country :  Länder of Austria ( singular : Land )  Lands of Denmark  Lands of Finland  Länder of Germany ( singular : Land )  Lands of Norway  Lands of Sweden  Ziemia , Polish for `` land '' , a unit of administration in Poland   Other usages :  Land ( surname )  Land Instruments International , A company specialising in infrared temperature measurement and emissions monitoring equipment  LAND , a type of denial-of-service attack  Landing , the end of a flight  In Rifling , lands are the raised areas between grooves in gun barrels  The Land ( magazine )  Drylands , areas with low amounts of water in the soil  `` Dry Land '' , a song by Joan Armatrading  Dry Land , the only album by How We Live

The Decade Volcanoes are 16 volcanoes identified by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth 's Interior ( IAVCEI ) as being worthy of particular study in light of their history of large , destructive eruptions and proximity to populated areas . The Decade Volcanoes project encourages studies and public-awareness activities at these volcanoes , with the aim of achieving a better understanding of the volcanoes and the dangers they present , and thus being able to reduce the severity of natural disasters .   They are named Decade Volcanoes because the project was initiated as part of the United Nations -- sponsored International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction , in the 1990s .   A volcano may be designated a Decade Volcano if it exhibits more than one volcanic hazard ( people living near the Decade Volcanoes may experience tephra fall , pyroclastic flows , lava flows , lahars , volcanic edifice instability and lava dome collapse ) ; shows recent geological activity ; is located in a populated area ( eruptions at any of the Decade Volcanoes may threaten tens or hundreds of thousands of people , and therefore mitigating eruption hazards at these volcanoes is crucial ) ; is politically and physically accessible for study ; and there is local support for the work .

Red hair occurs naturally in 1 -- 2 % of the human population . It occurs more frequently ( 2 -- 6 % ) in people of northern or western European ancestry , and less frequently in other populations . Red hair appears most commonly in people with two copies of a recessive allele on chromosome 16 which produces an altered version of the MC1R protein .   Red hair varies in hues from a deep burgundy or bright copper ( reddish-brown or auburn ) through to burnt orange or red-orange and strawberry blond . It is characterized by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin . It is associated with fair skin color , lighter eye colors ( gray , blue , green , and hazel ) , freckles , and sensitivity to ultraviolet light .   Cultural reactions have varied from ridicule to admiration ; many common stereotypes exist regarding redheads and they are often portrayed as fiery-tempered .   The term redhead has been in use since at least 1510 .


Question: Moreover, there's growing evidence suggesting that over the last 10,000 years, Earth experienced multiple periods where average global temperatures were notably higher compared to current levels.

 Climate Variability Over Historical Timescales
Throughout history, Earth’s climate system has exhibited significant variability, often surpassing temperatures observed today. Notably, various periods within the last ten millennia saw higher average global temperatures compared to contemporary records. These fluctuations stem predominantly from natural cycles involving changes in solar radiation output, volcanic eruptions impacting atmospheric composition, shifts in ocean currents affecting heat distribution across continents, alterations in Earth’s orbital parameters influencing seasonal intensity, and variations in greenhouse gases naturally occurring without anthropogenic influence.

Historical evidence suggests multiple instances where regional climates experienced conditions markedly different from those prevailing now; examples include but aren't limited to:
- Holocene Thermal Maximum: Occurring approximately 9,000 - 5,000 years before present day, characterized by enhanced warmth globally.
- Medieval Warm Period (~ AD 950–1250): A period noted for milder winters throughout Europe alongside increased agricultural productivity attributed partly to elevated temperatures relative to preceding centuries.
- Roman Warm Era (approximately BC 250 – AD 400): Marked by favorable growing seasons facilitating expansionary policies under Roman Empire governance structures reliant upon grain cultivation efficiency gains facilitated through extended frost-free intervals conducive towards enhanced crop yields.

These episodes highlight intrinsic planetary dynamics capable of inducing substantial thermal anomalies independent of modern-day concerns surrounding escalating CO₂ concentrations resulting largely from industrial-era combustion practices. Understanding historical climate contexts remains crucial for contextualizing recent trends amidst broader geophysical frameworks governing long-term environmental evolution trajectories. Such knowledge informs adaptive strategies aimed at mitigating adverse impacts associated with ongoing anthropogenically-driven modifications whilst preserving ecological integrity essential for sustaining viable ecosystems services critical to human welfare prospects moving forward.

The Laventan age is a period of geologic time ( 13.8 -- 11.8 Ma ) within the Miocene epoch of the Neogene used more specifically with South American Land Mammal Ages . It follows the Colloncuran and precedes the Mayoan age .

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 .

A landscape is the visible features of an area of land , its landforms and how they integrate with natural or man-made features .    A landscape includes the physical elements of geophysically defined landforms such as ( ice-capped ) mountains , hills , water bodies such as rivers , lakes , ponds and the sea , living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation , human elements including different forms of land use , buildings and structures , and transitory elements such as lighting and weather conditions .   Combining both their physical origins and the cultural overlay of human presence , often created over millennia , landscapes reflect a living synthesis of people and place that is vital to local and national identity . The character of a landscape helps define the self-image of the people who inhabit it and a sense of place that differentiates one region from other regions . It is the dynamic backdrop to people 's lives . Landscape can be as varied as farmland , a landscape park , or wilderness .   The earth has a vast range of landscapes , including the icy landscapes of polar regions , mountainous landscapes , vast arid desert landscapes , islands and coastal landscapes , densely forested or wooded landscapes including past boreal forests and tropical rainforests , and agricultural landscapes of temperate and tropical regions .   The activity of modifying the visible features of an area of land is referred to as landscaping .

In ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology , Demeter ( -LSB- dᵻˈmiːtər -RSB- Attic : Δημήτηρ Dēmḗtēr , -LSB- dɛːmɛ́ːtɛːr -RSB- ; Doric : Δαμάτηρ Dāmā́tēr ) is the goddess of the harvest and agriculture , who presided over grains and the fertility of the earth . Her cult titles include Sito , `` she of the Grain '' , as the giver of food or grain , and Thesmophoros ( θεσμός , thesmos : divine order , unwritten law ; φόρος , phoros : bringer , bearer ) , `` Law-Bringer , '' as a mark of the civilized existence of agricultural society .   Though Demeter is often described simply as the goddess of the harvest , she presided also over the sacred law , and the cycle of life and death . She and her daughter Persephone were the central figures of the Eleusinian Mysteries that predated the Olympian pantheon . In the Linear B Mycenean Greek tablets of c. 1400 -- 1200 BC found at Pylos , the `` two mistresses and the king '' may be related with Demeter , Persephone and Poseidon . Her Roman equivalent is Ceres .

Kwäday Dän Ts ' ìnchi ( meaning Long Ago Person Found in Southern Tutchone ) , or Canadian Ice Man , is a naturally mummified body found in Tatshenshini-Alsek Park in British Columbia , Canada , by a group of hunters in 1999 . Radiocarbon dating of artifacts found with the body placed the age of the body at between 300 and 550 years . The find was comparable in condition and scientific value to Ötzi the Iceman , remains dating to 3300 BC that were found in the Ötztal Alps in 1991 .   DNA testing of more than 240 volunteers from the local Champagne and Aishihik First Nations revealed 17 persons who are related to the ice man through their direct maternal line . They were excited to have their deep connections to the area affirmed .

Dennis J. Stanford ( born 13 May 1943 in Cherokee , Iowa ) is an archaeologist and Director of the Paleoindian/Paleoecology Program at the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution .   Along with Prof. Bruce Bradley , Stanford is known for advocating the Solutrean hypothesis , which contends that stone tool technology of the Solutrean culture in prehistoric Europe may have influenced the development of the later Clovis tool-making culture in the Americas by way of an earlier trans-atlantic European migration to North America during the Last Glacial Maximum .

David Evans is an American professor of geology and geophysics at Yale University . He works on quantitative reconstruction of supercontinents . He is involved in the Snowball Earth theory of Precambrian ice ages by demonstrating that the magnetic latitudes of ancient ice deposits were tropical .

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 .

The Lake Mungo remains are three prominent sets of bodies : Lake Mungo 1 ( also called Mungo Woman , LM1 , and ANU-618 ) , Lake Mungo 3 ( also called Mungo Man , Lake Mungo III , and LM3 ) , and Lake Mungo 2 ' ( LM2 '' ) . Lake Mungo is in New South Wales , Australia , specifically the World Heritage listed Willandra Lakes Region .   LM1 was discovered in 1969 and is one of the world 's oldest known cremations . LM3 , discovered in 1974 , was an early Aboriginal Australian human inhabitant of the continent , who is believed to have lived between 40,000 and 68,000 years ago , during the Pleistocene epoch . The remains are the oldest anatomically modern human remains found in Australia to date . His exact age is a matter of ongoing dispute .

The Debert Palaeo-Indian Site is located nearly three miles southeast of Debert , Colchester County , Nova Scotia , Canada . The Nova Scotia Museum has listed the site as a Special Place under the Special Places Protection Act . The site acquired its special status when it was discovered as the only and oldest archaeological site in Nova Scotia . The Debert site is significant to North American archaeology because it is the most North-easterly Palaeo-Indian site discovered to date . It also provides evidence for the earliest human settlements in eastern North America , which have been dated to 10,500-11 ,000 years ago . Additionally , this archaeological site remains one of the few Palaeo-Indian settlements to be identified within the region of North America that was once glaciated .


Question: Moreover, there's growing evidence suggesting that over the last 10,000 years, Earth experienced multiple periods where average global temperatures were notably higher compared to present-day levels.

 Holocene Thermal Maximum
Throughout history, Earth’s climate has experienced significant fluctuations, often leading to periods notably warmer compared to contemporary temperatures. One such phase known as the Holocene Thermal Maximum (HTM) took place within the context of the current interglacial epoch—the Holocene—spanning roughly from around 9,000 BCE until approximately 4,000-2,000 BCE. During HTM, average global temperatures were higher than they are now; however, specific regions showed varying degrees of warmth depending upon geographical location.
Scientists attribute various reasons behind this ancient warming trend: alterations in Earth's orbital mechanics causing more direct sunlight exposure near high latitudes; reduced volcanic eruptions allowing less dust to block incoming solar energy; shifts in atmospheric composition impacting heat retention mechanisms; and internal oscillations within coupled land-sea-air systems contributing additional complexities to long-term thermal trends. These combined effects resulted in widespread glacial retreat across mountainous landscapes while sea levels rose incrementally alongside expanding tropical zones. Despite localized differences, evidence suggests overall planetary warmth exceeded modern-day benchmarks multiple occasions throughout recent prehistory prior even before anthropogenic influences became dominant drivers shaping future climates.

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, also known as the , is a Japanese collection of over one thousand tales written during the late Heian period ( 794 -- 1185 ) . The entire collection was originally contained in 31 volumes , of which 28 remain today . The volumes cover various tales from India , China and Japan . Detailed evidence of lost monogatari exist in the form of literary critique , which can be studied to reconstruct the objects of their critique to some extent .

Lake Great Falls was a prehistoric proglacial lake which existed in what is now central Montana in the United States between 15,000 BCE and 11,000 BCE . Centered on the modern city of Great Falls , Montana , Glacial Lake Great Falls extended as far north as Cut Bank , Montana , and as far south as Holter Lake . At present-day Great Falls , the Glacial Lake Great Falls reached a depth of 600 feet ( 183 metres ) .   Approximately 1.5 million years ago , the Missouri River , the Yellowstone River and Musselshell River all flowed northward into a terminal lake . During the last glacial period , the Laurentide and Cordilleran ice sheets pushed these lakes and rivers southward . Between 15,000 BCE and 11,000 BCE , the Laurentide ice sheet blocked the Missouri River and created Glacial Lake Great Falls .   About 13,000 BCE , as the glacier retreated , Glacial Lake Great Falls emptied catastrophically in a glacial lake outburst flood . The meltwater poured through the Highwood Mountains and eroded the hundred mile-long , 500 ft Shonkin Sag -- one of the most famous prehistoric meltwater channels in the world .

LHS 1140 is a red dwarf in the constellation of Cetus . Based on its stellar properties , it is thought to be about 41 light-years away from the Sun . ` LHS ' refers to the Luyten Half-Second Catalogue of stars with proper motions exceeding half a second of arc annually . The star is over 5 billion years old and has 15 % of the mass of the Sun . LHS 1140 's rotational period is 130 days . No flares have been observed .   LHS 1140 has a rocky planet , LHS 1140b , orbiting it . The planet is a super-Earth in a habitable zone and transits the star . This allows its atmosphere to be studied . The mass of LHS 1140b is 6.7 ± 1.8 times Earth 's and its radius is 1.4 ± 0.1 times as large , giving it a density roughly 2.3 ± 0.6 times that of Earth .   The orbit of LHS 1140b is nearly circular with a radius of 0.09 AU . LHS 1140b orbits and transits the star every 25 days . The planet was discovered by the MEarth Project . Radial velocities were measured by High Accuracy Radial Velocity Planet Searcher .

LGBT history dates back to the first recorded instances of same-sex love and sexuality of ancient civilizations , involving the history of lesbian , gay , bisexual , and transgender ( LGBT ) peoples and cultures around the world . What survives after many centuries of persecution -- resulting in shame , suppression , and secrecy -- has only in more recent decades been pursued and interwoven into more mainstream historical narratives .   In 1994 the annual observance of LGBT History Month began in the US , and it has since been picked up in other countries . This observance involves highlighting the history of the people , LGBT rights and related civil rights movements . It is observed during October in the United States , to include National Coming Out Day on October 11 . In the United Kingdom , it is observed during February , to coincide with a major celebration of the 2005 abolition of Section 28 , which had prohibited schools from discussing LGBT issues or counseling LGBT or questioning youth .

A Day 's journey in pre-modern literature , including the Bible , ancient geographers and ethnographers such as Herodotus , is a measurement of distance .   In the Bible , it is not as precisely defined as other Biblical measurements of distance ; the distance has been estimated from 32 to 40 kilometers ( 20 -- 25 miles ) .   In translation by J.B. Bury ( Priscus , fr . 8 in Fragmenta Historicorum Graecorum )  We set out with the barbarians , and arrived at Sardica , which is thirteen days for a fast traveller from Constantinople . From Constantinople-Istambul to Sofia is 550 -- 720 km distance at a pace between 42 and 55 km / day .

Lactase persistence is the continued activity of the enzyme lactase in adulthood . Since lactase 's only function is the digestion of lactose in milk , in most mammal species , the activity of the enzyme is dramatically reduced after weaning . In some human populations , though , lactase persistence has recently evolved as an adaptation to the consumption of nonhuman milk and dairy products beyond infancy . The majority of people around the world remain lactase nonpersistent , and consequently are affected by varying degrees of lactose intolerance as adults . However , not all genetically lactase nonpersistent individuals are noticeably lactose intolerant , and not all lactose-intolerant individuals have the lactase nonpersistence genotype .

A landscape is the visible features of an area of land , its landforms and how they integrate with natural or man-made features .    A landscape includes the physical elements of geophysically defined landforms such as ( ice-capped ) mountains , hills , water bodies such as rivers , lakes , ponds and the sea , living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation , human elements including different forms of land use , buildings and structures , and transitory elements such as lighting and weather conditions .   Combining both their physical origins and the cultural overlay of human presence , often created over millennia , landscapes reflect a living synthesis of people and place that is vital to local and national identity . The character of a landscape helps define the self-image of the people who inhabit it and a sense of place that differentiates one region from other regions . It is the dynamic backdrop to people 's lives . Landscape can be as varied as farmland , a landscape park , or wilderness .   The earth has a vast range of landscapes , including the icy landscapes of polar regions , mountainous landscapes , vast arid desert landscapes , islands and coastal landscapes , densely forested or wooded landscapes including past boreal forests and tropical rainforests , and agricultural landscapes of temperate and tropical regions .   The activity of modifying the visible features of an area of land is referred to as landscaping .

The Last Days on Earth is a 20/20 science special which aired on ABC in August 2006 and has been aired on The History Channel .   The show counts down the seven most likely ways in which human life could end , including gamma ray bursts , black holes , machine rule , asteroids , super volcanoes , nuclear war , pandemic flu , and climate change . It includes input from a number of scientists including Michio Kaku , Neil deGrasse Tyson , Stephen Hawking and Kevin Warwick . In 2007 it received an Emmy nomination for its graphic and artistic design .

In planetary astronomy and astrobiology , the Rare Earth Hypothesis argues that the origin of life and the evolution of biological complexity such as sexually reproducing , multicellular organisms on Earth ( and , subsequently , human intelligence ) required an improbable combination of astrophysical and geological events and circumstances . The hypothesis argues that complex extraterrestrial life is a very improbable phenomenon and likely to be extremely rare . The term `` Rare Earth '' originates from Rare Earth : Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe ( 2000 ) , a book by Peter Ward , a geologist and paleontologist , and Donald E. Brownlee , an astronomer and astrobiologist , both faculty members at the University of Washington .   An alternative view point was argued in the 1970s and 1980s by Carl Sagan and Frank Drake , among others . It holds that Earth is a typical rocky planet in a typical planetary system , located in a non-exceptional region of a common barred-spiral galaxy . Given the principle of mediocrity ( in the same vein as the Copernican principle ) , it is probable that the universe teems with complex life . Ward and Brownlee argue to the contrary : that planets , planetary systems , and galactic regions that are as friendly to complex life as are the Earth , the Solar System , and our region of the Milky Way are very rare .

The 1940s ( pronounced `` nineteen-forties '' and commonly abbreviated as the `` Forties '' ) was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1 , 1940 , and ended on December 31 , 1949 .