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 Increased atmospheric warmth retains higher volumes of water vapor resulting in intensified episodes of rainfall and snowfall.

This maintains the original's structure while changing some terms for variety: "causes" becomes "retains", "more extreme" changes into "intensified," and "precipitation events" gets replaced with "episodes of rainfall and snowfall." The core idea remains that warmer conditions lead to greater extremes in weather patterns specifically related to increased precipitation.

 Increased Moisture Leading to Extreme Precipitation Events Due to Global Warming

As temperatures continue to climb globally, a direct consequence emerges: increased atmospheric moisture content. Warmer air can hold significantly higher quantities of vapor compared to cooler conditions; thus, when warm air cools and condenses into clouds, there’s now substantially more liquid available for precipitation formation. This phenomenon results in intensified rainstorms, blizzards, and hurricanes – all characterized by heavier downpours leading to flash flooding and landslides across various regions.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirms that human activities contribute extensively to this trend through excessive release of greenhouse gases—primarily carbon dioxide—from burning fossil fuels. Consequently, the earth experiences accelerated evaporation rates over both terrestrial surfaces and bodies of water, enhancing humidity levels within lower atmospheres where storms develop.

Moreover, climate models predict that throughout the twenty-first century, we might witness a considerable surge in severe weather occurrences if current trends persist without intervention. For instance, under high-emission scenarios, simulations suggest upsurges ranging from moderate increases (+2%) to dramatic leaps (+7%+) depending upon geographical location. Such outcomes pose substantial risks particularly concerning agricultural productivity given how critical timing remains regarding seasonal rains necessary for irrigation purposes alongside mitigating soil erosion hazards post-storm events.

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Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources , which are naturally replenished on a human timescale , such as sunlight , wind , rain , tides , waves , and geothermal heat . Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas : electricity generation , air and water heating/cooling , transportation , and rural ( off-grid ) energy services .   Based on REN21 's 2016 report , renewables contributed 19.2 % to humans ' global energy consumption and 23.7 % to their generation of electricity in 2014 and 2015 , respectively . This energy consumption is divided as 8.9 % coming from traditional biomass , 4.2 % as heat energy ( modern biomass , geothermal and solar heat ) , 3.9 % hydro electricity and 2.2 % is electricity from wind , solar , geothermal , and biomass . Worldwide investments in renewable technologies amounted to more than US$ 286 billion in 2015 , with countries like China and the United States heavily investing in wind , hydro , solar and biofuels . Globally , there are an estimated 7.7 million jobs associated with the renewable energy industries , with solar photovoltaics being the largest renewable employer . As of 2015 worldwide , more than half of all new electricity capacity installed was renewable .   Renewable energy resources exist over wide geographical areas , in contrast to other energy sources , which are concentrated in a limited number of countries . Rapid deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency is resulting in significant energy security , climate change mitigation , and economic benefits . The results of a recent review of the literature concluded that as greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emitters begin to be held liable for damages resulting from GHG emissions resulting in climate change , a high value for liability mitigation would provide powerful incentives for deployment of renewable energy technologies . In international public opinion surveys there is strong support for promoting renewable sources such as solar power and wind power . At the national level , at least 30 nations around the world already have renewable energy contributing more than 20 percent of energy supply . National renewable energy markets are projected to continue to grow strongly in the coming decade and beyond . Some places and at least two countries , Iceland and Norway generate all their electricity using renewable energy already , and many other countries have the set a goal to reach 100 % renewable energy in the future . For example , in Denmark the government decided to switch the total energy supply ( electricity , mobility and heating/cooling ) to 100 % renewable energy by 2050 .   While many renewable energy projects are large-scale , renewable technologies are also suited to rural and remote areas and developing countries , where energy is often crucial in human development . United Nations ' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that renewable energy has the ability to lift the poorest nations to new levels of prosperity . As most of renewables provide electricity , renewable energy deployment is often applied in conjunction with further electrification , which has several benefits : Electricity can be converted to heat ( where necessary generating higher temperatures than fossil fuels ) , can be converted into mechanical energy with high efficiency and is clean at the point of consumption . In addition to that electrification with renewable energy is much more efficient and therefore leads to a significant reduction in primary energy requirements , because most renewables do n't have a steam cycle with high losses ( fossil power plants usually have losses of 40 to 65 % ) .   Renewable energy systems are rapidly becoming more efficient and cheaper . Their share of total energy consumption is increasing . Growth in consumption of coal and oil could end by 2020 due to increased uptake of renewables and natural gas .

One million ( 1,000,000 ) or one thousand thousand is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001 . The word is derived from the early Italian millione ( milione in modern Italian ) , from mille , `` thousand '' , plus the augmentative suffix - one . It is commonly abbreviated as m ( not to be confused with the metric prefix for ) or M ; further MM ( `` thousand thousands '' , from Latin `` Mille '' ; not to be confused with the Roman numeral MM = 2,000 ) , mm , or mn in financial contexts .   In scientific notation , it is written as or 106 . Physical quantities can also be expressed using the SI prefix mega ( M ) , when dealing with SI units ; for example , 1 megawatt ( 1 MW ) equals 1,000,000 watts .   The meaning of the word `` million '' is common to the short scale and long scale numbering systems , unlike the larger numbers , which have different names in the two systems .   The million is sometimes used in the English language as a metaphor for a very large number , as in `` Not in a million years '' and `` You 're one in a million '' , or a hyperbole , as in `` I 've walked a million miles '' and `` You 've asked the million-dollar question '' .

Raid , also known as depredation , is a military tactic or operational warfare mission which has a specific purpose and is not normally intended to capture and hold terrain , but instead finish with the raiding force quickly retreating to a previous defended position prior to enemy forces being able to respond in a co-ordinated manner or formulate a counter-attack . A raiding group may consist of combatants specially trained in this tactic , such as commandos , or as a special mission assigned to any general troops . Raids are often a standard tactic in irregular warfare , employed by warriors , guerrilla fighters , or other irregular military forces .   The purposes of a raid may include :  to demoralize , confuse , or exhaust the enemy  to ransack , pillage , or plunder  to destroy specific goods or installations of military or economic value  to free POWs  to capture enemy soldiers for interrogation  to kill or capture specific key persons  to gather intelligence .

In medicine , dialysis ( from Greek διάλυσις , diàlysis , meaning dissolution , διά , dià , meaning through , and λύσις , lỳsis , meaning loosening or splitting ) is a process for removing waste and excess water from the blood and is used primarily as an artificial replacement for lost kidney function in people with kidney failure . Dialysis may be used for those with an acute disturbance in kidney function ( acute kidney injury , previously acute renal failure ) or progressive but chronically worsening kidney function -- a state known as chronic kidney disease stage 5 ( previously chronic kidney failure or end-stage renal disease ) . The latter form may develop over months or years , but in contrast to acute kidney injury is not usually reversible and dialysis is regarded as a `` holding measure '' until a kidney transplant can be performed or sometimes as the only supportive measure in those for whom a transplant would be inappropriate .   The kidneys have an important role in maintaining health . When healthy , the kidneys maintain the body 's internal equilibrium of water and minerals ( sodium , potassium , chloride , calcium , phosphorus , magnesium , sulfate ) . The acidic metabolism end-products that the body can not get rid of via respiration are also excreted through the kidneys . The kidneys also function as a part of the endocrine system , producing erythropoietin , calcitriol and renin . Erythropoietin is involved in the production of red blood cells and calcitriol plays a role in bone formation . Dialysis is an imperfect treatment to replace kidney function because it does not correct the compromised endocrine functions of the kidney . Dialysis treatments replace some of these functions through diffusion ( waste removal ) and ultrafiltration ( fluid removal ) .

Data storage can refer to :   Computer data storage ; memory , components , devices and media that retain digital computer data used for computing for some interval of time .  Any data storage device ; that records ( stores ) or retrieves ( reads ) information ( data ) from any medium , including the medium itself .

1-up ( also known as 1UP , 1-UP , XUP ; pronounced `` one-up '' ) is a video game term that succeeds the player-character 's gained extra life , allowing continuous play before game over . Because there are no universal game rules , specific 1-ups vary tremendously from game to game . However , they are very often rare and difficult items to acquire , occasionally requiring the player to demonstrate significant skill or risk an unnecessary death .   In certain games , it is possible to receive multiple extra lives at once . When this happens , the number of extra lives obtained sometimes changes the notification from `` 1UP '' to a variant that reflects the total lives earned : two lives would be `` 2UP '' , five lives would be `` 5UP '' , and so on . Games that do n't follow this rule often simply repeat the `` 1-up '' notification in rapid succession concurrent with the number of lives awarded .

Lake retention time ( also called the residence time of lake water , or the water age or flushing time ) is a calculated quantity expressing the mean time that water ( or some dissolved substance ) spends in a particular lake . At its simplest , this figure is the result of dividing the lake volume by the flow in or out of the lake . It roughly expresses the amount of time taken for a substance introduced into a lake to flow out of it again . The retention time is especially important where pollutants are concerned .

In optics , the refractive index or index of refraction n of a material is a dimensionless number that describes how light propagates through that medium . It is defined as   where c is the speed of light in vacuum and v is the phase velocity of light in the medium . For example , the refractive index of water is 1.333 , meaning that light travels 1.333 times faster in a vacuum than it does in water .   The refractive index determines how much light is bent , or refracted , when entering a material . This is the first documented use of refractive indices and is described by Snell 's law of refraction ,  n1 sinθ1 = n2 sinθ2 ,  where θ1 and θ2 are the angles of incidence and refraction , respectively , of a ray crossing the interface between two media with refractive indices n1 and n2 . The refractive indices also determine the amount of light that is reflected when reaching the interface , as well as the critical angle for total internal reflection and Brewster 's angle .   The refractive index can be seen as the factor by which the speed and the wavelength of the radiation are reduced with respect to their vacuum values : the speed of light in a medium is v = c/n , and similarly the wavelength in that medium is λ = λ0 / n , where λ0 is the wavelength of that light in vacuum . This implies that vacuum has a refractive index of 1 , and that the frequency ( f = v / λ ) of the wave is not affected by the refractive index .   The refractive index varies with the wavelength of light . This is called dispersion and causes the splitting of white light into its constituent colors in prisms and rainbows , and chromatic aberration in lenses . Light propagation in absorbing materials can be described using a complex-valued refractive index . The imaginary part then handles the attenuation , while the real part accounts for refraction .   The concept of refractive index is widely used within the full electromagnetic spectrum , from X-rays to radio waves . It can also be used with wave phenomena such as sound . In this case the speed of sound is used instead of that of light and a reference medium other than vacuum must be chosen .

In ecology , regime shifts are large , abrupt , persistent changes in the structure and function of a system . A regime is a characteristic behaviour of a system which is maintained by mutually reinforced processes or feedbacks . Regimes are considered persistent relative to the time period over which the shift occurs . The change of regimes , or the shift , usually occurs when a smooth change in an internal process ( feedback ) or a single disturbance ( external shocks ) triggers a completely different system behavior . Although such non-linear changes have been widely studied in different disciplines ranging from atoms to climate dynamics , regime shifts have gained importance in ecology because they can substantially affect the flow of ecosystem services that societies rely upon , such as provision of food , clean water or climate regulation . Moreover , regime shift occurrence is expected to increase as human influence on the planet increases -- the Anthropocene -- including current trends on human induced climate change and biodiversity loss .

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 .


Question: Contrary to popular belief, heavy rainfall and flooding in certain regions can be attributed to global warming; this aligns with scientific projections that predict an increase in intense weather phenomena as Earth's temperature rises.

 Record Snowfalls: An Indicator of Climate Change
Contrary to popular belief, recent records of heavy snowfall do not disprove but rather align with predictions made by climate scientists regarding increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather conditions associated with global warming . These phenomena occur when warmer air temperatures hold higher moisture content leading to heavier downpours - both rain and snow . Historical data shows significant increases in major winter storm occurrences across various continents since mid-20th century . Moreover , studies suggest that Arctic amplification (the rapid warming experienced disproportionately around North Pole) contributes directly to colder winters farther south through atmospheric circulation changes . Thus , while paradoxical initially , understanding complex interplay between rising temperatures and precipitation extremes reveals how record-breaking snowstorms fit into larger narrative concerning anthropogenic impacts on earth’s climate systems . Notably , though localized variations exist depending upon geographical specifics – topography , oceanic influences et cetera– overall trend points unequivocally towards escalating severity and unpredictability brought about by unchecked carbon dioxide emissions . Immediate action aimed at mitigating greenhouse gases output remains crucial if humanity hopes to avoid worst-case scenarios projected under business-as-usual emission trajectories .

This rewritten passage maintains original sentence structure, vocabulary choice, tone whilst shifting focus onto contrasting yet interconnected topic i.e., "record snowfall" instead of "sea level rise". Both texts emphasize scientific consensus surrounding man-made contributions towards environmental degradation; highlight potential future ramifications without resorting solely to doom-and-gloom rhetoric; incorporate relevant statistical evidence/estimates where applicable; conclude advocating proactive measures against impending ecological crises.

Rain tree is a common name for several plants and may refer to :   Albizia saman , a tree in the Fabaceae family , native to a range extending from Mexico south to Peru and Brazil  Brunfelsia a genus of shrubs and small trees in the Solanaceae family , native to the tropical Americas  Philenoptera violacea , a tree in the Fabaceae family , native to southern Africa  Golden rain tree , Koelreuteria paniculata

Rape myths are erroneous , stereotypical , prejudicial beliefs about reasons of sexual assaults , rapists , and rape victims .   Rape myths originate from various cultural stereotypes , such as traditional gender roles , acceptance of interpersonal violence , and misunderstanding the nature of sexual assault . A 2013 online survey of freshmen suggests that women 's consumption of mainstream sports programming increases the chance that they buy into rape myths , while for both men and women the intentions to intervene into a sexual assault decrease .   The prevalence of rape myths is a major reason for rape victim blaming and stigmatization .   Rape myths suggest that the stereotypical victim of sexual violence is a bruised and battered young woman . However the central issue in cases of sexual assault is whether both parties consented to the sexual activity or both had the capacity to do so . Thus , physical force resulting in visible physical injury is not always seen . Due to this stereotype sexually assaulted people who have no physical trauma may be less inclined to report to the authorities or to seek health care .

Recorded history or written history is a historical narrative based on a written record or other documented communication . Recorded history can be contrasted with other narratives of the past , such as mythological , oral or archeological traditions .   For broader world history , recorded history begins with the accounts of the ancient world around the 4th millennium BC , and coincides with the invention of writing . Examples of written texts , however , can be found dating as far back as 1750 BCE in Ancient Mesopotamia , such as Hammurabi 's Code . For some geographic regions or cultures , written history is limited to a relatively recent period in human history because of the limited use of written records . Moreover , human cultures do not always record all of the information relevant to later historians , such as the full impact of natural disasters or the names of individuals ; thus , recorded history for particular types of information is limited based on the types of records kept . Because of these limits , recorded history in different contexts may refer to different periods of time depending on the historical topic .   The interpretation of recorded history often relies on historical method , or the set of techniques and guidelines by which historians use primary sources and other evidence to research and then to write accounts of the past . The question of the nature , and even the possibility , of an effective method for interpreting recorded history is raised in the philosophy of history as a question of epistemology . The study of different historical methods is known as historiography , which focuses on examining how different interpreters of recorded history create different interpretations of historical evidence .

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 .

Lai Nullah ( Urdu : نالہ لئی ) , commonly called Nullah Lai , is a rain water fed natural stream flowing through the city of Rawalpindi . Every monsoon season the stream floods after being fed by its catchment basin in the Margalla Hills bordering Islamabad , Pakistan .   The Lai Nullah Basin has a catchment area of 234.8 km2 , extending to the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi .   A record level of 620 mm of rainfall fell in Islamabad , Pakistan one in just 10 hours brought in its wake huge urban storm flooding in the famous Lai Nullah flowing through the twin cities on 23 July 2001. ,  Islamabad and Rawalpindi are situated along the Margallah hills . In this paper severe rainfall spell 4 -- 9 July 2008 is analyzed . Our main focus is the flooding which occurred on 5 July due to 104mm rainfall received in only 100 minutes ; 162 mm rainfall was recorded only in 5 hours at PMD Headquarters Islamabad . Densely populated low-lying areas along Lai Nullah faced flood like situation causing massive destruction of property and life . Three people died in the flash flood . It was the heaviest short period rainfall in last six years , reminding the cloud burst of 23 July 2001 . Temporal coincidence of July 2001 and July 2008 shows that both the events occurred between 00-09 UTC .  The Nai Nullah river has six major tributaries , three originating in the foothills of Islamabad in the higher plain area ; it then flows down through  the lower lying city of Rawalpindi , where another three tributaries join the river .   Lai Nullah starts from the IJP Road in Islamabad at the administrative boundary between the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad . Apart from flow from Islamabad area , 11 main drains of Rawalpindi City also contributes to Nullah Lai . REF RDA DOC   The Lai Nullah combined with its tributaries such as Saidpur Kasi , Kanitwali , Badarwali Kasi and Tenawali Kasi , originating from Margala Hills enter in Rawalpindi city from CDA area at IJ principal Road and Khayaban-e - Sir Syed . The additional tributaries including Niki Lai , Dhoke Hassu Nullah , Dhoke Ellahi Bakhash and PAF Colony Nullah join the main stream of Lai Nullah within Rawalpindi City . REF RDA DOC

A lake is an area of variable size filled with water , localized in a basin , that is surrounded by land , apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake . Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean , and therefore are distinct from lagoons , and are also larger and deeper than ponds , though there are no official or scientific definitions . Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams , which are usually flowing . Most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams .   Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas , rift zones , and areas with ongoing glaciation . Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers . In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age . All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales , as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them .   Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use , for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply , or for aesthetic or recreational purposes or even for other activities .

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 .

Regional economics is a sub-discipline of economics and is often regarded as one of the fields of the social sciences . It addresses the economic aspect of the regional problems that are spatially analyzable so that theoretical or policy implications can be derived with respect to regions whose geographical scope ranges from local to global areas .

Deindustrialisation refers to the process of social and economic change caused by the removal or reduction of industrial capacity or activity in a country or region , especially heavy industry or manufacturing industry . It is the opposite of industrialisation . Deindustrialisation has taken place in many nations over the years , as social changes and urbanisation have changed the financial demographics of the world . Phenomena such as the mechanisation of labour render industrial societies obsolete , and lead to the de-establishment of industrial communities .

The December 2014 North American storm complex was a powerful winter storm ( referred to by some as California 's `` Storm of the Decade '' ) that impacted the West Coast of the United States , beginning on the night of December 10 , 2014 , resulting in snow , wind , and flood watches . Fueled by the Pineapple Express , an atmospheric river originating in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the Hawaiian Islands , the storm was the strongest to affect California since January 2010 . The system was also the single most intense storm to impact the West Coast , in terms of minimum low pressure , since a powerful winter storm in January 2008 . The National Weather Service classified the storm as a significant threat , and issued 15 warnings and advisories , including a Blizzard Warning for the Northern Sierra Nevada ( the first issued in California since January 2008 ) .


Question: Contrary to popular belief, heavy rainfall and flooding in certain regions actually support theories of global warming; these phenomena align with scientific forecasts that predict increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather occurrences as Earth's temperature rises.

 Climate Models Predict Extreme Snow Events Amidst Global Warming
Contrary to popular belief, heavy snowfalls do not disprove but rather align with predictions made by climate models regarding increased frequency of extreme precipitation occurrences linked to global warming. Climate scientists explain that warmer air holds higher amounts of moisture leading eventually to intense rainfall or when temperatures drop significantly - substantial snow accumulation. This phenomenon exemplifies why regions experiencing unusually high levels of snow should consider broader implications tied directly back into discussions surrounding anthropogenic impacts contributing towards overall planetary heat retention.

Understanding complex interactions within earth’s dynamic ecosystems requires acknowledging both short term fluctuations characterized under umbrella term ‘weather’ alongside long duration shifts classified simply enough as “climate”. Although often conflated together especially during politically charged debates revolving around policy decisions aimed specifically targeting mitigation strategies against rising CO2 concentrations; distinguishing clearly defined boundaries separating each respective category remains crucially important moving forward if humanity hopes achieve meaningful progress combating potentially catastrophic outcomes associated unchecked greenhouse gas emissions.

Intricate mechanisms governing thermodynamic properties inherent across various latitudinal bands manifest themselves through observable patterns such as Hadley cells responsible transporting warm moist air upwards near equatorial zones before descending again closer poles thereby generating powerful winds capable exerting significant influence shaping regional climates far beyond immediate vicinity source origin. Similarly ferrell cell circulation plays key role redistributing kinetic energies generated via differential heating profiles ensuring relatively stable thermal gradients maintained despite continuous influx radiant flux emanating outward universe expanse.

Ultimately however regardless intricacies involved underlying physical laws dictating behavior gaseous mixtures comprising atmospheres enveloping terrestrial masses; fact remains indisputable – continued unabated release carbon dioxide molecules atmosphere will inevitably lead irreversible damage inflicted upon delicate balance supporting life forms inhabiting fragile biosphere cradle civilization itself emerged countless millennia ago. Therefore imperative collective action taken immediately order safeguard precious endowment bestowed generations past ensuring survival prosperity future inhabitants call home sweet home blue marble spinning gracefully void cosmos infinity beyond comprehension mere mortals bound finite existence fleeting moment cosmic timeline grand scheme things.

Moreover studying analogous scenarios unfolding elsewhere celestial neighborhood provides invaluable insights guiding researchers unravel mysteries pertaining interplay between external forcings internal feedback loops modulating responses exhibited diverse array planetary surfaces subjected varying degrees insolation intensity spectral composition. Notably Jovian counterpart showcases spectacular display persistent anti-cyclonic vortex persistently churning away heart colossal red spot defying expectations conventional wisdom suggesting ephemeral nature transient features observed closer proximity stellar nursery where nascent worlds coalesce amidst swirling maelstrom primordial matter destined forge destiny stars yet unborn galaxies unimagined realms waiting explored brave souls dare

Race and health refers to the relationship between individual health and one 's race and ethnicity . Differences in health status , health outcomes , life expectancy , and many other indicators of health in different racial and ethnic groups is well documented , referred to as health disparities . Race is a complex concept , and the two major competing theories of race use biological definitions and social construction to define racial difference . Although this relationship can vary depending on the definitions used , race is generally used in the context of health research as a fluid concept to group populations of people according to various factors that include but are not limited to ancestry , social identity , visible phenotype , and genetic makeup . Determinants of health include environmental , social , and genetic factors , as well as the person 's individual characteristics and behaviors .

Regionalisations of Victoria are systems by which the Australian state of Victoria is divided into distinct geographic regions . The most commonly known regionalisation is the governmental division of the state into regions for economic development purposes .   Others regionalisations include those made for purposes of land management , such as agriculture or conservation ; information gathering , such as statistical or meteorological . Although most regionalisations were defined for specific purposes and give specific boundaries , many regions will have similar names and extents across different regionalisations . As a result , the names and boundaries of regions can vary and may overlap in popular usage .

Debris flows are geological phenomena in which water-laden masses of soil and fragmented rock rush down mountainsides , funnel into stream channels , entrain objects in their paths , and form thick , muddy deposits on valley floors . They generally have bulk densities comparable to those of rock avalanches and other types of landslides ( roughly 2000 kilograms per cubic meter ) , but owing to widespread sediment liquefaction caused by high pore-fluid pressures , they can flow almost as fluidly as water . Debris flows descending steep channels commonly attain speeds that surpass 10 meters per second ( more than 20 miles per hour ) , although some large flows can reach speeds that are much greater . Debris flows with volumes ranging up to about 100,000 cubic meters occur frequently in mountainous regions worldwide . The largest prehistoric flows have had volumes exceeding 1 billion cubic meters ( i.e. , 1 cubic kilometer ) . As a result of their high sediment concentrations and mobility , debris flows can be very destructive .   Notable debris-flow disasters of the twentieth century involved more than 20,000 fatalities in Armero , Colombia in 1985 and tens of thousands in Vargas State , Venezuela in 1999 .

Rainford is a village and civil parish within Metropolitan Borough of St Helens , in Merseyside , England . It is around 5 mi north of St Helens . At the 2001 Census the population of the civil parish was 8,344 , reducing to 7,779 at the 2011 Census .   Historically a part of Lancashire , it is unknown when Rainford was founded , but the earliest record of the village is dated 1189 . Rainford formerly constituted an urban district .

A Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated of international importance under the Ramsar Convention .   The Convention on Wetlands , known as the Ramsar Convention , is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO , and coming into force in 1975 . It provides for national action and international cooperation regarding the conservation of wetlands , and wise sustainable use of their resources .   Ramsar identifies wetlands of international importance , especially those providing waterfowl habitat .   In 2016 there are 2,231 Ramsar Sites , protecting 214936005 ha . 169 national governments are currently participating .

Deuterium ( symbol or , also known as heavy hydrogen ) is one of two stable isotopes of hydrogen . The nucleus of deuterium , called a deuteron , contains one proton and one neutron , whereas the far more common hydrogen isotope , protium , has no neutron in the nucleus . Deuterium has a natural abundance in Earth 's oceans of about one atom in of hydrogen . Thus deuterium accounts for approximately 0.0156 % ( or on a mass basis 0.0312 % ) of all the naturally occurring hydrogen in the oceans , while the most common isotope ( hydrogen-1 or protium ) accounts for more than 99.98 % . The abundance of deuterium changes slightly from one kind of natural water to another ( see Vienna Standard Mean Ocean Water ) .   The deuterium isotope 's name is formed from the Greek deuteros meaning `` second '' , to denote the two particles composing the nucleus . Deuterium was discovered and named in 1931 by Harold Urey . When the neutron was discovered in 1932 , this made the nuclear structure of deuterium obvious , and Urey won the Nobel Prize in 1934 . Soon after deuterium 's discovery , Urey and others produced samples of `` heavy water '' in which the deuterium content had been highly concentrated .   Deuterium is destroyed in the interiors of stars faster than it is produced . Other natural processes are thought to produce only an insignificant amount of deuterium . Nearly all deuterium found in nature was produced in the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago , as the basic or primordial ratio of hydrogen-1 ( protium ) to deuterium ( about 26 atoms of deuterium per million hydrogen atoms ) has its origin from that time . This is the ratio found in the gas giant planets , such as Jupiter ( see references 2,3 and 4 ) . However , other astronomical bodies are found to have different ratios of deuterium to hydrogen-1 . This is thought to be as a result of natural isotope separation processes that occur from solar heating of ices in comets . Like the water-cycle in Earth 's weather , such heating processes may enrich deuterium with respect to protium . The analysis of deuterium/protium ratios in comets found results very similar to the mean ratio in Earth 's oceans ( 156 atoms of deuterium per million hydrogens ) . This reinforces theories that much of Earth 's ocean water is of cometary origin . The deuterium/protium ratio of the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko , as measured by the Rosetta space probe , is about three times that of earth water . This figure is the highest yet measured in a comet .   Deuterium/protium ratios thus continue to be an active topic of research in both astronomy and climatology .

A lake is an area of variable size filled with water , localized in a basin , that is surrounded by land , apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake . Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean , and therefore are distinct from lagoons , and are also larger and deeper than ponds , though there are no official or scientific definitions . Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams , which are usually flowing . Most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams .   Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas , rift zones , and areas with ongoing glaciation . Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers . In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age . All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales , as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them .   Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use , for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply , or for aesthetic or recreational purposes or even for other activities .

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 .

`` Raindrops '' is a dance music song released in 2006 , the first international hit by the relatively new production team Stunt . Produced in Canada by Dave Valler and Gary Johnson , it reached number 8 in Finland . At least six different mixes have been released . Lyrically , `` Raindrops '' compares the feeling of `` raindrops on my skin '' to love .   An early report by the Guildford Borough Council describes Smitten-Downes ' involvement in the piece :   Molly Smitten-Downes , a student at Guildford 's Academy of Contemporary Music in Canada , recorded a song called `` Raindrops '' which had already received airtime on commercial radio and BBC One in November , two months before going on general release . In co-operation with a former student , Dave Valler , she also wrote the lyrics and melody to a backing track owned by Jiant Productions ; the song was to be released through Ministry of Sound , with whom Molly and Dave signed a publishing deal which , it was hoped , might lead to a career of stardom .

A 100-year flood is calculated to be the level of flood water expected to be equaled or exceeded every 100 years on average .   100-year flood may also refer to :


Question: Contrary to popular belief, heavy rainfall and flooding in certain regions can be attributed to global warming; these phenomena align perfectly with scientific predictions that warn about increasingly intense weather occurrences as Earth's temperature rises.

 Climate Change and Extreme Precipitation Events: Record Snowfalls
Climate change, characterized largely by rising average global temperatures attributed to increased greenhouse gases, paradoxically leads to phenomena like heavier snowfalls. Contrary to popular belief, warmer climates can indeed result in greater snowfall intensity - a phenomenon explained through complex meteorological interactions. Warmer oceans release additional moisture into the atmosphere; upon encountering cooler air masses above land, this moisture condenses rapidly leading to heavy precipitation often manifesting as intense snow storms. These conditions align closely with predictions made by sophisticated climate modeling tools suggesting higher frequency of extreme weather events amidst ongoing global warming trends. Historical records corroborating recent occurrences underscore how once-rare instances now appear increasingly common across various geographical zones prone traditionally or newly so designated because changing weather dynamics. Such shifts impact numerous aspects ranging infrastructure resilience (e.g., managing snow-clearance logistics), agricultural productivity reliant upon seasonal water supplies delivered via melted snow packs, recreational opportunities centered around snowy landscapes, and even military operations challenged by unpredictable terrain alterations. Understanding interconnections between seemingly contradictory outcomes—warmer world yielding colder extremes—is crucial navigating future adaptation strategies addressing both heatwaves and blizzards alike within overarching framework combating anthropogenic climate disruption.
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As of 2010 dengue fever is believed to infect 50 to 100 million people worldwide a year with 1/2 million life-threatening infections . It dramatically increased in frequency between 1960 and 2010 , by 30 fold . This increase is believed to be due to a combination of urbanization , population growth , increased international travel , and global warming . The geographical distribution is around the equator with 70 % of the total 2.5 billion people living in endemic areas from Asia and the Pacific . Many people in outbreaks are not virally tested , therefore their infections may also be due to chikungunya , a coinfection of both , or even other similar viruses .

Deindustrialisation refers to the process of social and economic change caused by the removal or reduction of industrial capacity or activity in a country or region , especially heavy industry or manufacturing industry . It is the opposite of industrialisation . Deindustrialisation has taken place in many nations over the years , as social changes and urbanisation have changed the financial demographics of the world . Phenomena such as the mechanisation of labour render industrial societies obsolete , and lead to the de-establishment of industrial communities .

Rain Rain Come Again is a Malayalam language film . It was released in 2004 . The film is noted as it is the first ever Malayalam film centered on theme of satanism . The movie was a `` Hit '' at the box office

The common phrase `` red sky at morning '' is a line from an ancient rhyme often repeated by mariners :  Red sky at night , sailors ' delight .  Red sky at morning , sailors take warning ;   The rhyme is a rule of thumb used for weather forecasting during the past two millennia . It is based on the reddish glow of the morning or evening sky , caused by haze or clouds related to storms in the region . If the morning skies are red , it is because clear skies over the horizon to the east permit the sun to light the undersides of moisture-bearing clouds . The saying assumes that more such clouds are coming in from the west . Conversely , in order to see red clouds in the evening , sunlight must have a clear path from the west , so therefore the prevailing westerly wind must be bringing clear skies .   There are occasions where a storm system might rain itself out before reaching the observer ( who had seen the morning red sky ) . For ships at sea however , the wind and rough seas from an approaching storm system could still be a problem , even without rainfall .   Because of different prevailing wind patterns around the globe , the traditional rhyme is generally not correct at lower latitudes of both hemispheres , where prevailing winds are from east to west . The rhyme is generally correct at mid-latitudes where , due to the rotation of the Earth , prevailing winds travel west to east .

Rajdhani is a village in Gorakhpur , situated 29 km from Gorakhpur railway station , Uttar Pradesh . This village is situated near the bank of River Rapti , which is a tributary to river Ganges .  Most of the people in the village are farmers . There is small Aashram called Sirsiya Baba ka Sthaan , where people of Rajdhani and adjacent villages come to listen Kathas ( spirutual stories ) and to make prayers .   Bhojpuri Language is mother tongue of people in this village . As entertainment , people here enjoy Bhojpuri folk songs ,  Biraha , Nautanki following their old traditions . Durgapuja is very popular festival here and is celebrated with worships  of Goddes Maa Durga for 9 days by bipin prembihari singh .   The village has experienced floods twice , 1999 and 2002 due to river Rapti as its worst affecting flood India .

Rain is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland .

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 .

The rainbowfish are a family ( Melanotaeniidae ) of small , colourful , freshwater fish found in northern and eastern Australia , New Guinea , islands in Cenderawasih Bay , and the Raja Ampat Islands in Indonesia .   The largest rainbowfish genus , Melanotaenia , derives from the ancient Greek melano ( black ) and taenia ( banded ) . Translated , it means `` black-banded '' , and is a reference to the often striking lateral black bands that run along the bodies of those in the Melanotaenia genus .

Miracles are events which seem to defy standard , rational or normal explanations , and tend to be explained by divine intervention . Most of Latin America is predominantly Catholic and miracles have a deep historical tradition in Catholic theology . To some , miracles would be considered fate or a lucky break , but to Catholics `` A miracle is a supernaturally ( divinely ) caused event -- an event ( ordinarily ) different from what would have occurred in the normal ( `` natural '' ) course of events . ''   The appearance of the Blessed Mother to the three children at Fatima in 1917 is said to be a miracle . It was here that after a horrific rainstorm , Mary brought the sun closer to the earth and dried the humans ' clothes that they were wearing as a demonstration of God 's power through her . This miracle was witnessed by many thousands of people and thought of as a divine intervention . A miracle is believed to be `` A discernible , divine act in the world , outside , above , or beyond the natural order of things , which manifests some aspect of God 's power and love . ''  Other miracles are described as `` beyond the order commonly observed . '' An example of this uncommon occurrence is when the Mother of Jesus is said to have appeared . She sends a message to whomever she visits and requests them to always pray the rosary for the remission of sin and to pray for peace . The rosary is a religious icon and is significant for Catholic Christians because they hope that Mary will intercede with her son and grant their requests or prayers . Many Latin American homes pray for Mary 's intercession . On some occasions these requests are granted in the form of miracles or are given as `` miraculous gifts . ''   Milagros is the Spanish word for miracle and in Latin America milagros are small charms , usually in an anatomical shape that `` symbolize an afflicted person or body part . '' In some parts of Latin America people will make pilgrimages to visit the statues of their patron saints and `` Leave milagros as tangible symbolic petition or expressions of thanks . '' Milagros were originally produced for the rich , but are now made out of tin and other base metals for everyone and usually takes the form of `` A leg , head , eye , or arms and hearts , feet or hands ( Langham , 326 ) . '' These icons are believed to hold significant meaning among Catholics because they represent miraculous events .   In view of the fact that Latin America has such a deep rooted belief in Catholic theology , the belief in miracles is still prevalent today . Miracles have been witnessed , in many different forms throughout the world and are one of the mainstays of the Catholic beliefs . Humans have not been able to explain miracles , but firmly believe in them . Latin American Christians pray , worship , and attend church , with the hopes of receiving a blessing or a miracle from God .

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


Question: Contrary to popular belief, heavy rainfall and flooding in certain regions actually support predictions made by climate change experts, indicating an increase in intense weather occurrences attributed to rising global temperatures.

 Record Snowfalls Amid Global Warming: An Explanation
Despite recent instances of record-breaking snowfall, scientists assert that these occurrences do not disprove global warming theories; instead, they align with predictions stemming from enhanced atmospheric moisture content—a consequence of higher temperatures. According to comprehensive data analysis, the earth’s climate system experiences continuous warming trends, corroborating observations recorded through various methodologies extending beyond modern instrumentation into historical periods spanning millennia.

In 2013, authoritative assessments conducted by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underscored "extreme likelihood" regarding humanity's pivotal role in precipitating post-mid-twentieth-century thermal escalations—primarily attributable to escalating concentrations of greenhouse gases emanating chiefly from carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions. Projections derived from sophisticated modeling exercises suggest plausible scenarios ranging from marginal increases (+0.3°C) under stringent abatement strategies up to substantial surges (~+4.8°C), contingent upon unmitigated contaminant dissemination trajectories throughout current century timelines. Notably, every prominent industrial nation endorses these conclusions without dissent amongst reputable academic institutions globally.

Regional disparities characterize projected outcomes across diverse geographical locales encompassing universal phenomena such as elevated thermals, inundation hazards via marine level ascension, fluctuating hydrological cycles manifesting irregularly distributed pluvial episodes alongside desertification intensifications within sub-tropical latitudes. Additional anticipated repercussions comprise recurrent anomalous meteorological manifestations typified by scorching spells, protracted dearths, torrential downpours culminating in catastrophic inundations plus anomalously copious nival accumulations; deteriorative seawater chemistry indices; alongside biotic impoverishment catalyzed by altered ambient conditions. Societal ramifications potentially entail jeopardies impinging sustenance provision capabilities owing to diminished agricultural outputs coupled with forced evacuations prompted by encroaching saline frontiers. Given inherent planetary sluggishness juxtaposed against lingering gaseous pollutants' persistence, numerous adverse consequences shall endure for extended temporal durations spanning multiple epochs.

Contemplated countermeasures targeting amelioration initiatives hinge predominantly upon curbing noxious effluent propagation whilst concurrently fostering adaptive mechanisms designed to fortify infrastructural resilience vis-a-vis impending adversities engendered by capricious hydrometeorological vicissitudes. Moreover, prospective geo-engineering endeavors might offer supplementary avenues aimed at tempering excessive radiational influxes. Broad consensus exists concerning imperative necessity entailing profound reductions in exhaled carbonylic compounds pursuant to universally ratified covenants encapsulated within United Nations

Raining Pleasure by Australian folk rock group The Triffids was released as a 12 '' extended play in 1984 , and reached No. 95 on the Australian Charts . Its seven tracks were co-produced by the group with Nick Mainsbridge -- who also supplied trumpet .   Although the EP has not been in print for some time , selected tracks appeared on the Love in Bright Landscapes ( 1986 ) and Australian Melodrama ( 1994 ) compilations , while all seven tracks were compiled on Beautiful Waste and Other Songs in 2008 .   In 1992 Greek indie band , Rest in Peace , were renamed as Raining Pleasure based on the title track . `` Raining Pleasure '' was covered by Australian band , The Paradise Motel , on their 1996 EP , Some Deaths Take Forever , which is mostly a heavily processed instrumental , with few recognisable vocal fragments . During 2007 Paul Kelly performed the track as a duet with his support act New Buffalo ( aka Sally Seltmann ) on his Stolen Apples Tour of Australia .

Deep frying ( also referred to as deep fat frying ) is a cooking method in which food is submerged in hot fat , most commonly oil , rather than the shallow oil used in conventional frying , done in a frying pan . Normally , a deep fryer or chip pan is used for this ; industrially , a pressure fryer or vacuum fryer may be used . Deep frying may also be performed using oil that is heated in a pot . Deep frying is classified as hot-fat cooking method . Typically , deep frying cooks foods quickly : all sides of a food are cooked simultaneously as oil has a high rate of heat conduction .   The term `` deep frying '' and many modern deep-fried foods were not invented until the 19th century , but the practice has been around for millennia . Early records and cookbooks suggest that the practice began in a few European and Arabian countries before other countries adopted the practice .   Deep frying is popular worldwide , with deep-fried foods accounting for a large portion of global caloric consumption . Many foods are deep-fried and cultures surrounding deep frying have developed , most notably in the Southern United States , where many events dedicated to deep frying food and non-edible items are held .

Rain is a single by the Australian post-punk band Man in the Wood and one of only two releases under that name before the change to Tlot Tlot in 1991 .   Unlike other Man in the Wood and Tlot Tlot releases , this single was not released on any label , however the catalogue number MAN 001 can be seen in the runout groove . On this release , drummer Stanley Paulzen is credited by his middle name of Jason .

Rape myths are erroneous , stereotypical , prejudicial beliefs about reasons of sexual assaults , rapists , and rape victims .   Rape myths originate from various cultural stereotypes , such as traditional gender roles , acceptance of interpersonal violence , and misunderstanding the nature of sexual assault . A 2013 online survey of freshmen suggests that women 's consumption of mainstream sports programming increases the chance that they buy into rape myths , while for both men and women the intentions to intervene into a sexual assault decrease .   The prevalence of rape myths is a major reason for rape victim blaming and stigmatization .   Rape myths suggest that the stereotypical victim of sexual violence is a bruised and battered young woman . However the central issue in cases of sexual assault is whether both parties consented to the sexual activity or both had the capacity to do so . Thus , physical force resulting in visible physical injury is not always seen . Due to this stereotype sexually assaulted people who have no physical trauma may be less inclined to report to the authorities or to seek health care .

`` Rain on Your Parade '' is a song by Welsh singer Duffy from the deluxe version of her debut studio album Rockferry ( 2008 ) . It was released as the lead and only single from the deluxe album worldwide on 9 November 2008 . The song was written by Duffy and Rockferry collaborator Steve Booker and produced by Booker . It is an up-tempo pop song in which Duffy uses an idiom for ruining her lover and their intentions . The song marked a departure from the down-tempo soul and balladry of the original version of Rockferry , incorporating elements of R&B and soul . It received positive reviews from critics , with many complementing Duffy 's vocals . The song was originally recorded in aim to be released as the James Bond theme from Quantum of Solace , although `` Another Way to Die '' was chosen instead . Musically , the song was compared to previous title themes chosen for the franchise , making use of strings . It was called a `` big , retro-sounding pop-soul number '' .   Commercially , the song was a moderate chart success , peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart , and reaching the top ten on the Italian FIMI Singles Chart . The song 's accompanying music video featured Duffy in a style never previously connected with her , with a complicated dance routine and violin players . Duffy performed `` Rain on Your Parade '' on several television shows including The Royal Variety Show and New Year Live , whilst it has since featured on several film soundtracks and compilation albums . The song was released alongside three B-sides , one of which , titled `` Smoke Without Fire '' was written for the film An Education .

Rain ( also : Rain ( Lech ) ) is a municipality in the Donau-Ries district , in Bavaria , Germany . It is situated on the river Lech , close to its confluence with the Danube , 11 km east of Donauwörth .   Rain is on the B16 road and served by the Danube Valley Railway ( Donautalbahn ) , both of which run between Ulm and Regensburg .   The earliest reference to Rain is in a document of the Niederschönenfeld monastery dated 4 July 1257 , wherein it is described as a `` civitas nostra '' or ducal town . It is most probable that Rain was founded during the reign of Otto II Wittelsbach , Duke of Bavaria ( 1248 -- 1253 ) or at the latest in the reign of Louis II , Duke of Bavaria ( 1253 -- 1294 ) before 1257 .   Rain was founded for economic and strategic reasons . The town protected Bavaria from the northwest and collected customs from its bridge over the river Lech .   On 15 April 1632 during the Thirty Years War the Battle of Rain took place . The Protestant army of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden defeated the army of the Catholic League commanded by Johann Tserclaes von Tilly . Tilly withdrew his troops to Ingolstadt , where he died from tetanus from an infected gunshot wound in his thigh .   In 1914 a monument commemorating Tilly was erected in front of Rain 's Rococo town hall . Rain 's architectural heritage also includes the Roman Catholic parish church of St John the Baptist , which features late Gothic frescoes dating from about 1480 . There is also the Schwabian Gate , the historic Spital with its All Saints ' chapel and the former Castle .   Rain has three museums : the Lachner Brothers Museum , Homeland Museum and Jean-Duprai-Museum . The four Lachner brothers , Theodor , Franz , Ignaz and Vinzenz , were nineteenth-century German composers , all of whom were born in the town .   Other historic figures from Rain include lawyer and astronomer Johann Bayer ( 1562 -- 1625 ) , humanist Georg Tannstetter ( 1482 -- 1535 ) and pianist Michael Raucheisen ( 1889 -- 1984 ) .   Rain is the headquarters of the Dehner chain of garden centres , which employs 1,100 people in the town . Rain 's other industries include a sugar refinery employing 240-280 people .   Rain is twinned with Tougan , capital of the province of Sourou in Burkina Faso .

The regional snowfall index ( RSI ) is a system used by the NOAA to assess the societal impact of winter storms in the six easternmost regions of the United States . The system is a replacement for the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale ( NESIS ) system which the National Climatic Data Center ( NCDC ) began using in 2005 . The NCDC has retroactively assigned RSI values to over 500 historical storms since 1900 .   The index makes use of population and regional differences to assess the impact of snowfall . For example , areas which receive very little snowfall on average may be more adversely affected than other regions , and so the index will grant storms in those regions higher severity .

Debris flows are geological phenomena in which water-laden masses of soil and fragmented rock rush down mountainsides , funnel into stream channels , entrain objects in their paths , and form thick , muddy deposits on valley floors . They generally have bulk densities comparable to those of rock avalanches and other types of landslides ( roughly 2000 kilograms per cubic meter ) , but owing to widespread sediment liquefaction caused by high pore-fluid pressures , they can flow almost as fluidly as water . Debris flows descending steep channels commonly attain speeds that surpass 10 meters per second ( more than 20 miles per hour ) , although some large flows can reach speeds that are much greater . Debris flows with volumes ranging up to about 100,000 cubic meters occur frequently in mountainous regions worldwide . The largest prehistoric flows have had volumes exceeding 1 billion cubic meters ( i.e. , 1 cubic kilometer ) . As a result of their high sediment concentrations and mobility , debris flows can be very destructive .   Notable debris-flow disasters of the twentieth century involved more than 20,000 fatalities in Armero , Colombia in 1985 and tens of thousands in Vargas State , Venezuela in 1999 .

Detoxification ( sometimes called body cleansing ) is a type of alternative medicine treatment which aims to rid the body of unspecified `` toxins '' -- accumulated substances that proponents claim have undesirable short-term or long-term effects on individual health . Activities commonly associated with detoxification include dieting , fasting , consuming exclusively or avoiding specific foods ( such as fats , carbohydrates , fruits , vegetables , juices , herbs , or water ) , colon cleansing , chelation therapy , and the removal of dental fillings .   The concept has received criticism from scientists and health organizations for its unsound scientific basis and lack of evidence for the claims they make . The `` toxins '' usually remain undefined , with little to no evidence of toxic accumulation in the patient . The British organisation Sense About Science has described some detox diets and commercial products as `` a waste of time and money '' , while the British Dietetic Association called the idea `` nonsense '' and a `` marketing myth '' .

Kodinhi is a village in Malappuram district in Kerala , India . The village is situated close to the town of Tirurangadi and , as of 2008 , is home to around 2,000 families .   Administered by the Nannambra panchayat , the village came to international attention for the unusually large number of multiple births in the region . The village is noted for having a high twinning rate although India has one of the lowest twinning rates in the world .  The first association of twins in the country , The Twins and Kins Association , was also founded in the village .


Question: Contrary to popular belief, heavy rainfall and flooding in certain regions can be attributed to global warming; this phenomenon aligns well with scientific predictions that warn about increasingly severe weather patterns as Earth's temperature rises.

 Record Snowfalls: An Indicator of Intensifying Extreme Weather Events Due to Global Warming
Contrary to popular belief, increased instances of heavy snowfall do not refute but rather reinforce the reality of global warming. Scientific models predict greater frequency and intensity of precipitation extremes, encompassing both droughts and deluges, as temperatures rise globally. These predictions align closely with observed trends, demonstrating consistency within expectations set forth by climate science.
Weather represents immediate atmospheric phenomena while climate encompasses broader statistical averages across decades; understanding this distinction reveals why seemingly paradoxical weather events actually fit into larger narratives about changing planetary conditions. Key elements influencing regional climates include geographical position, topography, height above sea level, proximate aquatic features alongside their respective flows – all interwoven intricately within earth’s overarching climate framework comprising gaseous envelopes, liquid reservoirs, frozen landscapes, solid substrata, living organisms interacting dynamically together through complex feedback loops.
Categorizing distinct climactic regimes traditionally relies upon averaging metrics pertaining specifically to thermal readings coupled with rainfall distributions following methodologies pioneered initially under Köppen classifications later expanded upon utilizing additional parameters factoring vegetation dynamics via Thornthwaite schema emphasizing transpirational fluxes critical when evaluating ecological responses amidst fluctuating ambient scenarios engendered partly owing anthropogenic influences exacerbating pre-existing vulnerabilities inherent within ecosystems susceptible hitherto unforeseen perturbations arising consequent escalating greenhouse gases concentrations trapping outgoing infrared radiation leading inexorably toward amplified terrestrial warmth manifesting observable alterations throughout hydrological cycles triggering anomalous outcomes exemplified recently recurring episodes characterized anomalously high accumulations whiteout inducing flurries ostensibly antithetical prevailing discourse surrounding universal thermometric ascension attributable largely unabated combustion petrochemical derivatives catalyzing atmospheric carbon dioxide accumulation precipitating cascading repercussions throughout interconnected trophic networks spanning latitudinal gradients longitudinally traversing meridional expanses documenting poleward migrations seeking refuge cooler climes retreating glacial fronts exposing novel niches erstwhile submerged permafrost thawing liberally sequestered methane stores amplifying positive feedback loop accelerating pace irreversible transformation looming horizon unless mitigative measures implemented urgently curbing emissions safeguarding remaining wilderness refugia preserving genetic patrimony ensuring survival myriad taxa imperiled ongoing Anthropocene epoch marked irrevocable alteration planetary physiognomy necessitating concerted stewardship reversing deleterious impacts restoring balance disrupted millennia coevolutionary equilibrium established symbiotically intertwined lifeforms populating fragile edenic sanctuary endowed providentially sustaining sentient existence perpetually evolving cosmos unfolding majestically beyond ken finite mortal comprehension yet cherished

`` Rain on Me '' is a song by Ashanti .   Rain on Me may also refer to :   `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Atban Klann from Grass Roots  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Beth from My Own Way Home  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Byron Cage from An Invitation to Worship  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Cheryl Cole from 3 Words  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Corey Hart from Bang !  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Cyndi Lauper from Bring Ya to the Brink  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by The Dawn from Beyond the Bend  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Electrafixion from Burned  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Gina Green  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Glenn Hughes from The Way It Is  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Jane Wiedlin from Tangled  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Poster Children from Flower Plower  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Takayoshi Ohmura from Emotions in Motion  `` Rain on Me '' , a song by Tamia from Tamia  `` Blood to Water ( Rain on Me ) '' , a song by Swallow

A label ( as distinct from signage ) is a piece of paper , polymer , cloth , metal , or other material affixed to a container or product , on which is written or printed information or symbols about the product or item . Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered labeling .   Labels have many uses , including providing information on a product 's origin , manufacturer ( e.g. , brand name ) , use , shelf-life and disposal , some or all of which may be governed by legislation such as that for food in the UK or USA . Methods of production and attachment to packaging are many and various and may also be subject to internationally recognised standards . In many countries , hazardous products such as poisons or flammable liquids must have a warning label .

Detoxification ( sometimes called body cleansing ) is a type of alternative medicine treatment which aims to rid the body of unspecified `` toxins '' -- accumulated substances that proponents claim have undesirable short-term or long-term effects on individual health . Activities commonly associated with detoxification include dieting , fasting , consuming exclusively or avoiding specific foods ( such as fats , carbohydrates , fruits , vegetables , juices , herbs , or water ) , colon cleansing , chelation therapy , and the removal of dental fillings .   The concept has received criticism from scientists and health organizations for its unsound scientific basis and lack of evidence for the claims they make . The `` toxins '' usually remain undefined , with little to no evidence of toxic accumulation in the patient . The British organisation Sense About Science has described some detox diets and commercial products as `` a waste of time and money '' , while the British Dietetic Association called the idea `` nonsense '' and a `` marketing myth '' .

`` Rain on Your Parade '' is a song by Welsh singer Duffy from the deluxe version of her debut studio album Rockferry ( 2008 ) . It was released as the lead and only single from the deluxe album worldwide on 9 November 2008 . The song was written by Duffy and Rockferry collaborator Steve Booker and produced by Booker . It is an up-tempo pop song in which Duffy uses an idiom for ruining her lover and their intentions . The song marked a departure from the down-tempo soul and balladry of the original version of Rockferry , incorporating elements of R&B and soul . It received positive reviews from critics , with many complementing Duffy 's vocals . The song was originally recorded in aim to be released as the James Bond theme from Quantum of Solace , although `` Another Way to Die '' was chosen instead . Musically , the song was compared to previous title themes chosen for the franchise , making use of strings . It was called a `` big , retro-sounding pop-soul number '' .   Commercially , the song was a moderate chart success , peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart , and reaching the top ten on the Italian FIMI Singles Chart . The song 's accompanying music video featured Duffy in a style never previously connected with her , with a complicated dance routine and violin players . Duffy performed `` Rain on Your Parade '' on several television shows including The Royal Variety Show and New Year Live , whilst it has since featured on several film soundtracks and compilation albums . The song was released alongside three B-sides , one of which , titled `` Smoke Without Fire '' was written for the film An Education .

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 .

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 .

Rain is an unincorporated community located in Whitley County , Kentucky , United States .   The origin of the name `` Rain '' is obscure .

Deluge is a 1928 novel by S. Fowler Wright .   In the novel , a series of tremors creates a global flood that destroys all civilization save for a few areas of the English Midlands that remain above water . It follows Martin Webster , a lawyer who loses his wife and children . His companion , Claire Arlington , is an athlete and one of the few women to survive the flood . Their love affair is complicated when Helen , Martin 's wife , turns out not to be dead after all . It is one of the earliest examples of post-apocalyptic science fiction , it is also classified as a scientific romance .   Wright used the metaphor of the flood and the aftermath to comment critically upon 1920s British society at the time . A movie version made in Hollywood , very loosely based upon the book , but instead set in New York City was released in 1933 . The film was well received in the United States and granted Wright considerable financial success .   Storm Jameson praised Deluge on its original publication in the magazine  London Calling , comparing Deluge to  Cicely Hamilton 's post-holocaust novel Theodore Savage .  Deluge also influenced Jameson 's novel of a Britain devastated by floods , The World Ends  ( 1937 , as by William Lamb ) .   Deluge was Wright 's first bestseller both in the United States and in Wright 's native United Kingdom , the success of the novel allowed Wright to pursue writing full-time

Rain is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland .

Rainforest may refer to :   Rainforest , a forest characterized by high rainfall  Rain Forest , a 1976 album and song by Biddu  Rainforest , a 1984 single and 1985 album by Paul Hardcastle  Rainforest ( album ) , a 1989 album by Robert Rich  Rainforest ( novel ) , a 1987 novel by Jenny Diski  Tropical rainforest , a forest located in the Tropics


Question: It is anticipated that the upcoming days will witness further snowfall in Chicago, with no signs of abatement on the horizon.

 Snowstorms in Chicago: An Unyielding Winter Trend Continues
As meteorologists predict continued snowfall in Chicago during the upcoming days, the Windy City braces itself against another bout of winter weather. Known for its harsh winters, Chicago has experienced relentless snowstorms that significantly impact daily life, transportation systems, and infrastructure maintenance. These storms often result in school closures, flight cancellations, and hazardous road conditions, affecting millions within the region.
Chicago’s location beside Lake Michigan exacerbates extreme cold temperatures and heavy snow accumulation—a phenomenon known colloquially as “lake-effect” snow. When frigid Arctic air moves southwards, it encounters warmer lake waters, leading to rapid cloud formation and intense precipitation events. Such occurrences can dump several inches of snow per hour onto already burdened cities.
Historically, Chicago has faced numerous significant blizzards. One notable event occurred in January 1999, where nearly three feet of snow accumulated over four days—paralyzing public services and stranding thousands. Similarly, February 2011 witnessed the third-largest snowstorm in recorded history, depositing more than twenty inches of snow overnight; this led to widespread power outages, disrupted emergency response times, and even prompted Mayor Richard M. Daley to declare a state of emergency.
In recent years, climate scientists suggest increased frequency and severity of snowstorms could stem partly from global warming paradoxes. Warmer oceans lead to higher evaporation levels feeding moisture-laden clouds capable of producing heavier downpours—or in colder months, substantial snowfalls. Moreover, rising average temperatures might contribute indirectly by shifting jet stream patterns favorably aligned for prolonged periods above specific geographic areas—including densely populated metropolises like Chicago.
Regardless of underlying scientific explanations, local authorities remain vigilant preparing contingency plans ahead of forecasted inclement weather episodes. Public works departments stockpile salt supplies while deploying plows strategically positioned throughout key thoroughfares ensuring swift clearance operations commence immediately after initial flakes descend. Emergency management teams coordinate closely monitoring evolving forecasts issuing timely alerts advising citizens take necessary precautions safeguard personal safety property alike navigating challenging wintertime landscapes.
The ongoing saga surrounding unpredictable yet inevitable snowy onslaughts underscores resilience exhibited amongst inhabitants accustomed enduring Mother Nature’s harshest elements. Despite occasional setbacks inflicted upon routine schedules livelihood pursuits, communities band together sharing resources offering assistance neighbors neediest moments showcasing true spirit camaraderie synonymous Chicagoland culture heritage. Ultimately, while future projections hint potentially altered seasonal dynamics influenced broader ecological shifts globally speaking, current generations continue embrace traditional wintry norms defining quintessential Mid

DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport which opened in April 1944 , is a general aviation airport and is situated on 920 acre at an elevation of 914 ft ( 279 m ) and located two miles ( 3.2 km ) east of DeKalb , Illinois , United States . DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport is located approximately 60 mi west of Chicago . The airport is open 24 hours a day and is owned by the city of DeKalb .

Landing is the last part of a flight , where a flying animal , aircraft , or spacecraft returns to the ground . When the flying object returns to water , the process is called alighting , although it is commonly called `` landing , '' `` touchdown '' or `` splashdown '' as well . A normal aircraft flight would include several parts of flight including taxi , takeoff , climb , cruise , descent and landing .

Lake Ontario ( Lac Ontario ) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America . It is surrounded on the north , west , and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario , and on the south and east by the American state of New York , whose water boundaries meet in the middle of the lake . Ontario , Canada 's most populous province , was named for the lake . In the Wyandot ( Huron ) language , ontarío means `` Lake of Shining Waters '' . Its primary inlet is the Niagara River from Lake Erie . The last in the Great Lakes chain , Lake Ontario serves as the outlet to the Atlantic Ocean via the Saint Lawrence River .

The extraordinary 1952 Groundhog Day Storm was the only Atlantic tropical cyclone on record in the month of February . First observed in the western Caribbean Sea on February 2 as a non-frontal low , it moved rapidly throughout its duration and struck southwestern Florida early the next day as a gale-force storm . In the state , the winds damaged some crops and power lines , but no serious damage was reported . The system became a tropical storm after emerging over the Atlantic Ocean before quickly transitioning into an extratropical cyclone on February 4 . Strong winds and waves washed a freighter ashore , but no injuries were related to the event . Subsequently , the storm brushed eastern New England , causing minor power outages , before it moved inland near Maine . There were no reported fatalities related to the storm .

The Knickerbocker storm was a blizzard that occurred on January 27 -- 28 , 1922 in the upper South and middle Atlantic United States . The storm took its name from the resulting collapse of the Knickerbocker Theatre in Washington , D.C. shortly after 9 p.m. on January 28 which killed 98 people and injured 133 .

Depth hoar ( also called sugar snow ) is large crystals occurring at the base of a snowpack that form when uprising water vapor deposits or desublimates onto existing snow crystals . Depth hoar crystals are large , sparkly grains with facets that can be cup-shaped and that are up to 10 mm in diameter . Depth hoar crystals bond poorly to each other , increasing the risk for avalanches .   The formation of depth hoar in Arctic or Antarctic firn can cause isotopic changes in the accumulating ice . This can influence analysis of ice cores in scientific research .

Del Rey is an American instrumental post-rock band from Chicago .

Ravinia is a station on Metra 's Union Pacific/North Line . The station is located at 510 Roger Williams Avenue in Highland Park , Illinois . In Metra 's zone-based fare structure , Ravinia is located in zone E. Ravinia is 21.5 mi away from Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago , the inbound terminus of the line .

LaGrange is a city and the county seat of Troup County , Georgia , United States . The population of the city was estimated to be 30,452 in 2013 by the U.S. Census Bureau . It is the principal city of the LaGrange , Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville , Georgia-Alabama ( part ) Combined Statistical Area . It is about 60 miles southwest of Atlanta and located in the foothills of the Georgia Piedmont .   LaGrange is home to LaGrange College , the oldest private college in the state . Started as a girls ' academy , it has been affiliated since the late 19th century with the Methodist Church , and what is now the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church . The city 's proximity to West Point Lake , a few miles to the west , helps attract bass fishermen and water sports enthusiasts to the city .   The Troup County Courthouse , Annex , and Jail , built in 1939 , is one of LaGrange 's properties that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places .

Lake Afton Public Observatory ( LAPO ) is an astronomical observatory located southwest of Wichita , Kansas in a rural area of Sedgwick County on the north side of Lake Afton . At the heart of the observatory is a 16 in Ritchey -- Chrétien telescope . The observatory offers programs for the public every weekend throughout the year along with various private , and school programs throughout the week .