Question: 2016 not only holds the title as the hottest recorded year in history, but also saw records broken for heat during eight out of twelve months - specifically between January to September, excluding the month of June. This unprecedented warmth highlights the increasing trend of rising temperatures globally.

2016: Record-Breaking Year in Global Temperatures
In 2016, records tumbled as temperatures soared globally, marking another milestone in the relentless march of climate change. Eight out of twelve months - excluding June - set new highs for warmth during their respective periods, culminating in the hottest recorded annual average ever documented. From January right through to September, monthly readings shattered previous benchmarks, reflecting the intensifying impacts of rising atmospheric CO2. This trend underscores humanity’s pivotal role in escalating planetary heat levels via increased carbon emissions linked to industrial expansion and energy use. Such shifts don't just rewrite meteorological history; they herald profound ecological consequences, affecting weather patterns, sea-level rise, and biodiversity stress. Addressing this critical challenge necessitates urgent action on emission reductions while bolstering adaptation strategies to safeguard vulnerable ecosystems and communities against mounting risks associated with unchecked global warming trends observed throughout 2016 and beyond.
This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, paragraph organization, and overall tone without repeating content verbatim or changing the relationship type between input documents. Instead of detailing facts about New York City, it elaborates on how 2016 became emblematic within discussions surrounding anthropogenic climate alteration effects—mirroring original intent yet exploring distinct subject matter relevantly tied back to initial assertion regarding exceptional yearly thermal metrics achieved amidst broader environmental concerns.

Year 196 ( CXCVI ) was a leap year starting on Thursday ( link will display the full calendar ) of the Julian calendar . At the time , it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Dexter and Messalla ( or , less frequently , year 949 Ab urbe condita ) . The denomination 196 for this year has been used since the early medieval period , when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years .

The 1996 -- 97 South Pacific cyclone season was one of the most active and longest South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons on record , with 12 tropical cyclones occurring within the South Pacific basin between 160 ° E and 120 ° W . The season officially ran from November 1 , 1996 - April 30 , 1998 , however , the season ended later than normal with three systems monitored after the official end of the season . The strongest tropical cyclone of the season was Cyclone Gavin which had a minimum pressure of 925 hPa . After the season had ended 4 tropical cyclone names were retired from the naming lists , after the cyclones had caused significant impacts to South Pacific islands .   During the season , tropical cyclones were officially monitored by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center ( RSMC ) in Nadi , Fiji and the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centers in Brisbane , Australia and Wellington , New Zealand . The United States Armed Forces through the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) and Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center ( NPMOC ) , also monitored the basin and issued unofficial warnings for American interests . During the season RSMC Nadi issued warnings and assigned names to any tropical cyclones that developed between the Equator and 25 ° S while TCWC Wellington issued warnings for any that were located to the south of 25 ° S . The JTWC issued warnings for American interests on any significant tropical cyclone that was located between 160 ° E and the 180 ° while the NPMOC issued warnings for tropical cyclones forming between 180 ° and the American coast . RSMC Nadi and TCWC Wellington measure sustained windspeeds over a 10-minute and used the Australian tropical cyclone intensity scale , while the JTWC and the NPMOC measured sustained windspeeds over a 1-minute period which are compared to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale ( SSHWS ) .  __ TOC __

1989 was a turning point in political history because a wave of revolutions swept the Eastern Bloc , starting in Poland that summer with the beginning of a move towards private enterprise , coming to a head with the opening of the Berlin Wall in November , embracing the overthrow of the communist dictatorship in Romania in December , and ending in December 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union . Collectively known as the Revolutions of 1989 , they heralded the beginning of the post -- Cold War period .   It was the year of the first Brazilian presidential elections in 29 years , since the end of the military government in 1985 which commanded the country for more than twenty years , and marked the redemocratization process 's final point . F. W. de Klerk was elected in South Africa , and his regime gradually dismantled the apartheid system over the next five years , culminating with the 1994 election that brought jailed ANC leader Nelson Mandela to power .   The first commercial Internet service providers surfaced in this year , as well as the first written proposal for the World Wide Web and New Zealand , Japan and Australia 's first Internet connections . The first babies born after preimplantation genetic diagnosis were conceived in late 1989 , starting the era of designer babies .   1989 marked the beginning of the current Heisei period in Japan . It is also , the latest year , when written in Roman numerals , to have an L . The next such year is 2040 .

The 1976 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean . There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean -- the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) releases unofficial advisories . An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .

The 1912 Atlantic hurricane season featured the first major hurricane -- Category 3 or higher on the modern day Saffir -- Simpson scale -- in the month of November . There were eleven tropical cyclones , seven of which became tropical storms ; four of those strengthened into hurricanes , and one reached major hurricane intensity . The season 's first cyclone developed on April 4 , while the final dissipated on November 21 . The season 's most intense and most devastating tropical cyclone was the final storm , known as the Jamaica hurricane . It produced heavy rainfall on Jamaica , leading to at least 100 fatalities and about $ 1.5 million ( 1912 USD ) in damage . The storm was also blamed for five deaths in Cuba .   Other tropical cyclones that left notable impact include the fourth and sixth hurricanes . The former brought rough seas and storm surge to portions of the Gulf Coast of the United States , leaving locally severe damage , particularly in Mobile , Alabama , and Pensacola , Florida , totaling about $ 39,000 . One fatality occurred after a barge capsized . The sixth hurricane brought rough seas and heavy precipitation to northeastern Mexico and south Texas , with flooding reported inland . The storm left 15 deaths and about $ 28,000 in damage . Overall , the tropical cyclones of this season collectively caused at least 122 fatalities and just under $ 1.6 million in damage .   The season 's activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy ( ACE ) rating of 57 . ACE is , broadly speaking , a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed , so storms that last a long time , as well as particularly strong hurricanes , have high ACEs .

, also known as HTV-6 , is the sixth flight of the H-II Transfer Vehicle , an unmanned cargo spacecraft launched to resupply the International Space Station . It was launched at 13:26:47 UTC on 9 December 2016 aboard H-IIB launch vehicle from Tanegashima Space Center .

19 to 20 is the first extended play by South Korean singer Jimin Park , released on August 23 , 2016 by JYP Entertainment .

The 1936 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 12 , 1936 , and lasted until December 6 , 1936 . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin .   The 1936 season was fairly active , with 20 tropical cyclones including 3 tropical depressions . Seven storms became hurricanes , of which one became a major hurricane . In addition , the season was unusual in the fact that no storms moved across large portions of the Caribbean Sea . Seven storms , including three hurricanes , struck the United States . The season also set many records for the earliest date for a numbered storm , though all were surpassed by the extreme activity of the 2005 season .

The 1963 Atlantic hurricane season featured one of the deadliest tropical cyclones on record in the Atlantic basin : Hurricane Flora . The season officially began on June 15 , and lasted until November 15 . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . It was a near-average season in terms of tropical storms , with a total of nine named storms . The first system , Hurricane Arlene , developed between Cape Verde and the Lesser Antilles on July 31 . The storm later impacted Bermuda , where strong winds resulted in about $ 300,000 ( 1963 USD ) in damage . Other storms such as hurricanes Beulah and Debra , as well as an unnamed tropical storm , did not impact land . During the month of September , Hurricane Cindy caused wind damage and flooding in Texas , leaving three deaths and approximately $ 12.5 million in damage . Hurricane Edith passed through the Lesser Antilles and the eastern Greater Antilles , causing 10 deaths and about $ 43 million in damage , most of which occurred on Martinique .   The most significant storm of the season was Hurricane Flora , which peaked as a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir -- Simpson hurricane wind scale . Drifting slowly and executing a cyclonic loop , Flora dropped very heavy rainfall in the Greater Antilles , including over 100 in in Cuba . Extreme flooding ensued , leaving behind at least 7,193 fatalities and about $ 773.4 million in damage . Flora is thus listed among the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes on record . In October , Hurricane Ginny moved erratically offshore the Southeastern United States , though eventually , the extratropical remnants struck Nova Scotia . Ginny caused at least three deaths and $ 400,000 in damage in the United States alone . The final cyclone , Tropical Storm Helena , caused five deaths and over $ 500,000 in damage on Guadeloupe . Overall , the storms in this season caused at least 7,225 deaths and about $ 830.1 million in damage .

Dark Sky Island is the eighth studio album from Irish singer , songwriter and musician Enya , released on 20 November 2015 by Warner Music internationally and by Reprise Records in the United States . Following the release of her 2008 album And Winter Came ... , Enya took an extended break from writing and recording music until she started work on a new album in 2012 with her long time recording partners , arranger and producer Nicky Ryan and his wife , lyricist Roma Ryan . The album was inspired by the island of Sark and its recent designation as a dark-sky preserve , and a collection of Roma 's poems on islands .   Dark Sky Island received mostly positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success upon release . It peaked at number four in the United Kingdom -- making it Enya 's highest charting album in the country since Shepherd Moons in 1991 -- and number eight on the Billboard 200 in the United States . Elsewhere , it reached the top-five in nine other countries . A vinyl edition was released on 18 December 2015 , the first vinyl release from Enya since the 1992 reissue of her 1987 album , Enya . A Deluxe edition features three extra tracks . Enya promoted the album with a world tour that included several interviews and television performances of some of the album 's songs , including a performance on 2016 ECHO Award . Dark Sky Island was nominated for Best New Age Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards .


Question: 2016 not just marked as the hottest year in recorded history, but also saw records being broken for warmth during eight out of twelve months - specifically every month between January to September excluding June. This unprecedented heat wave highlights an alarming trend in our climate system.

2016: A Year Marked By Record-Breaking Heat Waves
The year 2016 etched itself indelibly in history books as the hottest ever recorded since systematic meteorological observations commenced. Remarkably, save for June, every month preceding October shattered previous records for warmth—January through March, May, July, August, and September all claimed titles as the warmest instances of their kind. This extraordinary heat wave underscored the relentless march of rising temperatures globally—a trend scientists attribute largely to anthropogenic greenhouse gases accumulating in Earth’s atmosphere.
In the Pacific Northwest corner of America lies Portland, Oregon—the largest metropolis in the Beaver State and administrative center of Multnomah County. Nestled where the majestic Willamette River meets the powerful Columbia, Portland spans across roughly 145 square miles, boasting approximately 639 thousand residents according to estimates made available in 2016; ranking twenty-six among US cities based solely upon populace size. Moreover, nearly two million souls call Greater Portland home—an agglomeration comprising five counties straddling both sides of Washington-Oregon borderlands—and collectively form what statisticians term “metropolitan statistical areas” (MSAs). Indeed, when considering broader economic linkages beyond immediate environs alone – encompassing ten additional jurisdictions stretching northward almost halfway along Vancouver Island shoreline southwards past Eugene-Springfield corridor eastward far enough westward so as effectively encircle entire Cascade Range crestline – then suddenly three-and-a-half-million humans become partakers within what demographers label "combined statistical areas" (CSA).
Originally named after another seaport located thousands of nautical leagues away back East alongside Casco Bay shoreside communities known collectively under moniker “Greater Portland”, this western counterpart started life circa mid-nineteenth-century timeframe coinciding closely concurrent period marking terminus point reached by epic transcontinental migration route dubbed simply ‘Oregon Trail’. Waterways proved pivotal conduits facilitating trade exchanges amongst disparate settlements scattered haphazardly throughout vast expanses covering modern-day Idaho territory extending southwestward terminating somewhere around vicinity now occupied by San Francisco bay area proper. Lumberjacks felled mighty Douglas Fir trees en masse thus providing raw materials necessary constructing dwellings needed accommodating burgeoning influx newcomers eager stake claims amidst lush forests blanketing verdant valleys crisscrossed meandering streams feeding larger river systems eventually emptying Pacific Ocean watersheds.
Post-WWII era witnessed dramatic transformation taking place whereby erstwhile roughneck frontier town gradually metamorphosed sophisticated

The year 1998 is the sixth year in the history of Pancrase , a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan . In 1998 Pancrase held 14 events beginning with Pancrase : Alive 1 .

Ramones is the debut studio album by American punk rock band the Ramones , released on April 23 , 1976 by Sire Records . After Hit Parader editor Lisa Robinson saw the band at a gig in New York City , she wrote about them in an article and contacted Danny Fields , insisting that he be their manager . Fields agreed and convinced Craig Leon to produce Ramones , and the band recorded a demo for prospective record labels . Leon persuaded Sire president Seymour Stein to listen to the band perform , and he later offered the band a recording contract . The Ramones began recording in January 1976 , needing only seven days and $ 6,400 to record the album . They used similar sound-output techniques to those of the Beatles and used advanced production methods by Leon .   The album cover , photographed by Punk magazine 's Roberta Bayley , features the four members leaning against a brick wall in New York City . The record company paid only $ 125 for the front photo , which has since become one of the most imitated album covers of all time . The back cover depicts an eagle belt buckle along with the album 's liner notes . After its release , Ramones was promoted with two singles which failed to chart . The Ramones also began touring to help sell records ; these tour dates were mostly based in the United States , though two were booked in Britain .   Violence , drug use , relationship issues , humor , and Nazism were prominent in the album 's lyrics . The album opens with `` Blitzkrieg Bop '' , which is among the band 's most recognized songs . Most of the album 's tracks are uptempo , with many songs measuring at well over 160 beats per minute . The songs are also rather short ; at two-and-a-half minutes , `` I Do n't Wan na Go Down to the Basement '' is the album 's longest track . Ramones contains a cover of the Chris Montez song `` Let 's Dance '' .   Ramones peaked at No. 111 on the US Billboard 200 and was unsuccessful commercially ; it received glowing reviews from the reputed critics who wrote about it . Many later deemed it a highly influential record , and it has since received many accolades , such as the top spot on Spin magazine 's list of the `` 50 Most Essential Punk Records '' . Ramones went on to inspire many bands like the Sex Pistols , the Buzzcocks , and the Clash , among others . Aside from sparking the punk-rock scene in both the US and the UK , it has had a significant impact on other genres of rock music , such as grunge and heavy metal . The album was ranked at number 33 in Rolling Stone 's `` 500 Greatest Albums of All Time '' in 2012 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2014 .

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was a multinational celebration throughout 2012 , that marked the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952 . Queen Elizabeth is queen regnant of 16 sovereign states , known as Commonwealth realms , including the United Kingdom . The only other time in British history that a monarch celebrated a Diamond Jubilee was in 1897 , when Queen Victoria celebrated hers .   Commemorative events were held throughout the Commonwealth of Nations . Unlike the Queen 's Silver and Golden Jubilees , when the Queen toured most of her realms around the world , Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh , toured only the United Kingdom . Other parts of the Commonwealth were toured by her children and grandchildren as her representatives .

Deus Ex : Mankind Divided is an action role-playing stealth video game developed by Eidos Montréal and published by Square Enix for Microsoft Windows , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One in August 2016 and Linux in November 2016 . It is the sixth game in the Deus Ex series , and a direct sequel to Deus Ex : Human Revolution .   Set in a cyberpunk-themed dystopian world in 2029 , two years after the events of Human Revolution , Mankind Divided features the return of Adam Jensen from the previous game , Deus Ex : Human Revolution , with new technology and body augmentations .   Deus Ex : Mankind Divided received positive reviews from critics . Particular praise was aimed at the art direction , environmental design , the diverse options in gameplay and decision-making , characters and the narrative . Major points of criticism were the short length of the game in comparison to its predecessor as well as the ending of the game , which leaves multiple plot-points either unresolved or ambiguous . Deus Ex : Mankind Divided was nominated for the title of Best Role Playing Game at The Game Awards 2016 .

The 1967 Newark riots were a major civil disturbance that occurred in the city of Newark , New Jersey between July 12 and July 17 , 1967 . The four days of rioting , looting , and destruction left 26 dead and hundreds injured .

Rare events are events that occur with low frequency , and the term is often used in particular reference to infrequent or hypothetical events that have potentially widespread impact and which might destabilize society . Rare events encompass natural phenomena ( major earthquakes , tsunamis , hurricanes , floods , asteroid impacts , solar flares , etc. ) , anthropogenic hazards ( warfare and related forms of violent conflict , acts of terrorism , industrial accidents , financial and commodity market crashes , etc. ) , as well as phenomena for which natural and anthropogenic factors interact in complex ways ( epidemic disease spread , global warming-related changes in climate and weather , etc. ) .

Brisbane -LSB- ˈbrɪzbən -RSB- is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland , and the third most populous city in Australia . Brisbane 's metropolitan area has a population of 2.3 million , and the South East Queensland urban conurbation , centred on Brisbane , encompasses a population of more than 3.4 million . The Brisbane central business district stands on the original European settlement and is situated inside a bend of the Brisbane River , about 15 km from its mouth at Moreton Bay . The metropolitan area extends in all directions along the floodplain of the Brisbane River valley between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range . The metropolitan area sprawls across several of Australia 's most populous local government areas ( LGA ) , including the City of Brisbane , which is by far the most populous LGA in the nation . The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite .

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

On 10 January 2016 , English singer , songwriter and actor David Bowie died at his New York City apartment , having suffered from liver cancer for the previous 18 months . His death occurred two days after the release of his twenty-fifth studio album , Blackstar , which coincided with his 69th birthday .   Fans and friends alike were surprised by the news as Bowie had kept his illness private . Makeshift memorials were created in London , New York City , Berlin , and other cities in which Bowie had lived ; sales of his albums and singles saw a significant increase . Many commentators noted Bowie 's impact on music , fashion and culture and wrote of his status as one of the most influential musical artists of all time , while numerous musicians and public figures also expressed their grief .

A derecho ( -LSB- dəˈreɪtʃoʊ -RSB- , from derecho -LSB- deˈɾetʃo -RSB- , `` straight '' ) is a widespread , long-lived , straight-line wind storm that is associated with a land-based , fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms .   Derechos can cause hurricane-force winds , tornadoes , heavy rains , and flash floods . Convection-induced winds take on a bow echo ( backward `` C '' ) form of squall line , forming in an area of wind divergence in upper levels of the troposphere , within a region of low-level warm air advection and rich low-level moisture . They travel quickly in the direction of movement of their associated storms , similar to an outflow boundary ( gust front ) , except that the wind is sustained and increases in strength behind the front , generally exceeding hurricane-force . A warm-weather phenomenon , derechos occur mostly in summer , especially during June , July , and August in the Northern Hemisphere , within areas of moderately strong instability and moderately strong vertical wind shear . They may occur at any time of the year and occur as frequently at night as during the daylight hours .


Question: 2016 not just marked as the hottest recorded year in history; strikingly, seven out of twelve months - spanning from February till August, excluding May- set unprecedented records for their highest ever documented temperatures respectively.

2016: A Record-Breaking Year for Global Temperatures
In 2016, records tumbled as temperatures soared across the globe, marking it as the hottest year ever recorded since systematic measurements began. Eight out of twelve months—excluding June—witnessed all-time high average monthly temperatures compared to historical data. From January until September, each month surpassed previous benchmarks set during corresponding periods. This exceptional warmth underscored the ongoing trend of rising global temperatures attributed largely to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. The phenomenon has far-reaching implications for ecosystems, weather patterns, and human societies around the world. Efforts aimed at mitigating climate change now stand more critical than ever before, necessitating urgent action to curb emissions and safeguard planetary health.
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Year 1066 ( MLXVI ) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar . The year was a turning point in English history due to the Battle of Hastings and ensuing Norman conquest of England .

The 1976 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean . There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean -- the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) releases unofficial advisories . An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .

Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California . It is one of the hottest places in the world at the height of summertime along with deserts in Africa and in the Middle East .   Death Valley 's Badwater Basin is the point of the lowest elevation in North America , at 282 ft below sea level . This point is 84.6 mi east-southeast of Mount Whitney , the highest point in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14,505 feet ( 4,421 m ) . Death Valley 's Furnace Creek holds the record for the highest reliably recorded air temperature in the world , 134 ° F ( 56.7 ° C ) on July 10 , 1913 . This has been contested by other weather experts .   Located near the border of California and Nevada , in the Great Basin , east of the Sierra Nevada mountains , Death Valley constitutes much of Death Valley National Park and is the principal feature of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Reserve . It is located mostly in Inyo County , California . It runs from north to south between the Amargosa Range on the east and the Panamint Range on the west ; the Sylvania Mountains and the Owlshead Mountains form its northern and southern boundaries , respectively . It has an area of about 3,000 sqmi . The highest point in Death Valley itself is Telescope Peak in the Panamint Range , which has an elevation of 11043 ft.

Dhanurmas is a name given to a period of nearly one month . Dhanurmas starts usually around 14 -- 16 December and extends up to the mid of January ( Hindu calendar months Margashirsha-Pausha ) . This period ends with the Makar Sankranti - the end of dakshinayana mostly occurs during the Pausha month of the Hindu Lunar calendar . More appropriately , the start of the Dhanurmas is marked by the entry of the Sun in the Dhanur Rasi ( Saggitarius ) ; this is called Dhanuh Sankramana . During this month , the sun transits the Dhanur Rasi and enters the Makara Rashi at the end of this month . In the Hindu calendar Dhanur Mas is a solar month and not an independent ( lunar ) month . The period when the sun starts moving northward from the Tropic of Capricorn to the Tropic of Cancer is called uttaraayana . The opposite period when the sun moves southward is called dakshinaayana . Uttarayan thus starts with end of the Dhanurmas .

The 1967 Tour de France was the 54th edition of the Tour de France , one of cycling 's Grand Tours . It took place between 29 June and 23 July , with 22 stages covering a distance of 4779 km . Thirteen national teams of ten riders competed , with three French teams , two Belgian , two Italian , two Spanish , one each from Germany , United Kingdom and the Netherlands , and a Swiss/Luxembourgian team .   The Tour was marred by the fatal collapse of Tom Simpson on the slopes of Mont Ventoux .

David Robert Joseph Beckham , ( -LSB- ˈbɛkəm -RSB- born 2 May 1975 ) is an English former professional footballer . He played for Manchester United , Preston North End , Real Madrid , Milan , LA Galaxy , Paris Saint-Germain , and the England national team for which he held the appearance record for an outfield player until 2016 when Wayne Rooney surpassed his total . He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries : England , Spain , the United States and France . He announced his retirement in May 2013 after a 20-year career , during which he won 19 major trophies .   Known for his range of passing , crossing ability and bending free-kicks as a right winger , Beckham was runner up in the Ballon d'Or , twice runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year and in 2004 he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world 's greatest living players . He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2008 . A global ambassador for the sport , Beckham is regarded as a British cultural icon .   Beckham 's professional club career began with Manchester United , where he made his first-team debut in 1992 aged 17 . With United , he won the Premier League title six times , the FA Cup twice , and the UEFA Champions League in 1999 . He then played four seasons with Real Madrid , winning the La Liga championship in his final season with the club . In July 2007 Beckham signed a five-year contract with Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy . While a Galaxy player , he spent two loan spells in Italy with Milan in 2009 and 2010 . He was the first British footballer to play 100 UEFA Champions League games .   In international football , Beckham made his England debut on 1 September 1996 at the age of 21 . He was captain for six years , earning 58 caps during his tenure . He made 115 career appearances in total , appearing at three FIFA World Cup tournaments , in 1998 , 2002 and 2006 , and two UEFA European Championship tournaments , in 2000 and 2004 .   Beckham has consistently ranked among the highest earners in football , and in 2013 he was listed as the highest-paid player in the world , earning over $ 50 million in the previous 12 months . He has been married to Victoria Beckham since 1999 and they have four children . He has been a UNICEF UK ambassador since 2005 , and in 2015 he launched 7 : The David Beckham UNICEF Fund . In 2014 , MLS announced Beckham and a group of investors would own an expansion team in Miami , which would begin in 2016 or 2017 .

The 1974 Super Outbreak was the second-largest tornado outbreak on record for a single 24-hour period , just behind the 2011 Super Outbreak . It was also the most violent tornado outbreak ever recorded , with 30 F4/F5 tornadoes confirmed . From April 3 to April 4 , 1974 , there were 148 tornadoes confirmed in 13 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario . In the United States , tornadoes struck Illinois , Indiana , Michigan , Ohio , Kentucky , Tennessee , Alabama , Mississippi , Georgia , North Carolina , Virginia , West Virginia , and New York . The entire outbreak caused more than $ 600 million ( 1974 USD ) in damage in the United States alone , and extensively damaged approximately 900 mi2 along a total combined path length of 2,600 mi . At one point , as many as 15 separate tornadoes were ongoing at the same time .   The 1974 Super Outbreak remains one of the most outstanding severe convective weather episodes of record in the continental United States . The outbreak far surpassed previous and succeeding events in terms of severity , longevity , extent , and death toll , with the notable exception of the 2011 Super Outbreak , which lasted from April 25 to 28 and killed a total of 324 people .

The 1972 Winter Olympics , officially known as the ( French : Les XIes Jeux olympiques d'hiver ) , were a winter multi-sport event which was held from February 3 to February 13 , 1972 , in Sapporo , Hokkaidō , Japan . It was the first Winter Olympics to be held outside Europe and North America , and only the third game ( summer or winter ) held outside those regions over all , after Melbourne ( 1956 Summer Olympics ) and Tokyo ( 1964 Summer Olympics ) .

Kosovo ( -LSB- ˈkɒsəvoʊ , _ ˈkoʊ - -RSB- Kosova , -LSB- kɔsɔva -RSB- or Kosovë ; Косово ) is a disputed territory and partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe that declared independence from Serbia in February 2008 as the Republic of Kosovo ( Republika e Kosovës Република Косово / Republika Kosovo ) .   Kosovo is landlocked in the central Balkan Peninsula . With its strategic position in the Balkans , it serves as an important link in the connection between central and south Europe , the Adriatic Sea , and Black Sea . Its capital and largest city is Pristina , and other major urban areas include Prizren , Peć and Gjakova . It is bordered by Albania to the southwest , the Republic of Macedonia to the southeast , Montenegro to the west and the uncontested territory of Serbia to the north and east . While Serbia recognises administration of the territory by Kosovo 's elected government , it continues to claim it as its own Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija .   Kosovo 's history dates back to the Paleolithic age , which was envolved by the Vinča , Starčevo and the Baden cultures . During the Classical times , the country was inhabited by the Illyrian-Dardanian and Celtic people . In 168 BC , the area was anexed the by Romans . In the Middle ages , the country was conquered by the Byzantine , Bulgarian and Serbian Empires . The Battle of Kosovo of 1389 is considered to be one of the defining moments in Serbian medieval history . The country was the core of the Serbian medieval state , which has also been the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church from the 14th century , when its status was upgraded into a patriarchate .   After being part of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to the early 20th century , in the late 19th century , Kosovo became the centre of the Albanian national awakening with the League of Prizren . As a result of the defeat in the First Balkan War from 1912 to 1913 , the Ottomans ceded the Vilayet of Kosovo to the Balkan League ; the Kingdom of Serbia took its larger part , while the Kingdom of Montenegro annexed the western part Metohija , before both countries joined the Kingdom of Yugoslavia after first World War . Subsequently a period of Yugoslav unitarianism in the Kingdom , the post-World War II Yugoslav constitution established the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia . Tensions between the Albanian and Serbian communities in the nation simmered throughout the 20th century and occasionally erupted into major violence . As a result , the Kosovo War began in March 1998 until June 1999 , where 13,548 civilians were killed including 90 % of Kosovo-Albanians were displaced at that time . In 2008 , the declaration of independence was adopted on February 17 , 2008 by the Parliament of Kosovo .   Long-term ethnic tensions between Kosovo 's Albanian and Serb populations left the territory ethnically divided , resulting in inter-ethnic violence , culminating in the Kosovo War of 1998 -- 99 , part of the wider regional Yugoslav Wars . The war ended with a military intervention of NATO , which forced the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to withdraw its troops from Kosovo , which became a UN protectorate under UNSCR 1244 . On 17 February 2008 Kosovo 's Parliament declared independence . It has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign state by , Taiwan , the Sovereign Military Order of Malta , the Cook Islands and Niue . Serbia refuses to recognise Kosovo as a state , although with the Brussels Agreement of 2013 it has accepted the legitimacy of Kosovar institutions . Kosovo has a lower-middle-income economy and has experienced solid economic growth over the last decade by international financial institutions , and has experienced growth every year since the onset of the global financial crisis in 2008 .

The 1928 Winter Olympics , officially known as the II Olympic Winter Games ( French : Les IIes Jeux olympiques d'hiver ) ( German : Olympische Winterspiele 1928 ) ( Italian : II Giochi olimpici invernali ) ( Romansch : Gieus olimpics d'enviern 1928 ) , were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated February 11 -- 19 , 1928 in St. Moritz , Switzerland . The 1928 Games were the first true Winter Olympics held on its own as they were not in conjunction with a Summer Olympics . The preceding 1924 Games were retroactively renamed the inaugural Winter Olympics , though they had been in fact part of the 1924 Summer Olympics . All preceding Winter Events of the Olympic Games were the winter sports part of the schedule of the Summer Games , and not held as a separate Winter Games . These games also replaced the now redundant Nordic Games , that were held quadrennially since early in the century .   Fluctuating weather conditions made these Olympics memorable . The opening ceremony was held in a blizzard . -LSB- 10 -RSB- In contrast , warm weather conditions plagued the Olympics for the remainder of the Games , requiring cancellations of one event with temperatures as high as 25 ° C ( 77 ° F ) . ( See further description at the Wikipedia main article on Winter Olympic Games . )


Question: 2016 not just marked as the hottest year ever recorded in history; strikingly, seven out of twelve months constituting this unprecedented year -spanning from February till August, excluding May- witnessed their highest temperature records compared to any other corresponding month since measurements began.

2016: A Record-Breaking Year for Heat Waves
In 2016, records tumbled across seasons, marking it unequivocally as the hottest year ever documented. From February’s scorching temperatures to August’s relentless heat waves—excluding a relatively cooler June—the monthly highs shattered previous benchmarks set since meteorological recording began. Each of these sizzling months contributed significantly to making 2016 stand apart in historical data. Driven largely by anthropogenic climate change, exacerbated by phenomena like El Niño, the year saw extremes in weather conditions globally. Such anomalies underscored the urgency needed in combating rising temperatures and highlighted the critical role played by international agreements aimed at curbing carbon emissions. Parallel ancient observations, akin to Roman festivals celebrating nature’s cycles, remind us of humanity’s enduring connection to its environment—a bond now strained under the weight of escalating planetary warmth.
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Day-age creationism , a type of old Earth creationism , is an interpretation of the creation accounts in Genesis . It holds that the six days referred to in the Genesis account of creation are not ordinary 24-hour days , but are much longer periods ( from thousands to billions of years ) . The Genesis account is then reconciled with the age of the Earth . Proponents of the day-age theory can be found among both theistic evolutionists , who accept the scientific consensus on evolution , and progressive creationists , who reject it . The theories are said to be built on the understanding that the Hebrew word yom is also used to refer to a time period , with a beginning and an end and not necessarily that of a 24-hour day .   The differences between the young Earth interpretation of Genesis and modern scientific theories such as Big Bang , abiogenesis , and common descent are significant . The young Earth interpretation says that everything in the universe and on Earth was created in six 24-hour days , estimated to have occurred some 6,000 years ago . Modern scientific observations , however , put the age of the universe at 13.8 billion years and the Earth at 4.5 billion years , with various forms of life , including humans , being formed gradually over time .   The day-age theory attempts to reconcile these views by believing that the creation `` days '' were not ordinary 24-hour days , but actually lasted for long periods of time ( as day-age implies , the `` days '' each lasted an age ) . According to this view , the sequence and duration of the creation `` days '' may be paralleled to the scientific consensus for the age of the earth and the universe .

The 1980 Atlantic hurricane season was tied with 1932 , 1969 , and 1994 for most named storms in Atlantic Ocean during the month of November -- only to be surpassed in 2001 and 2005 . The season officially began on June 1 , 1980 , and lasted until November 30 , 1980 . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic Ocean .   The season was fairly active , with fifteen tropical cyclones forming . It was the first time since the 1971 season that there were no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin during the month of June . The season was neutral , having neither an El Niño nor a La Niña . Three tropical cyclones during in the Atlantic Ocean in 1980 were notable . Hurricane Allen was then the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record and also devastated portions of the Caribbean Sea , Mexico , and the United States . Tropical Storm Hermine caused significant flooding in Mexico , which resulted in at least 38 fatalities . Hurricane Jeanne was one of only four tropical cyclones at hurricane intensity to enter the Gulf of Mexico and not make landfall .  __ TOC __

Rare events are events that occur with low frequency , and the term is often used in particular reference to infrequent or hypothetical events that have potentially widespread impact and which might destabilize society . Rare events encompass natural phenomena ( major earthquakes , tsunamis , hurricanes , floods , asteroid impacts , solar flares , etc. ) , anthropogenic hazards ( warfare and related forms of violent conflict , acts of terrorism , industrial accidents , financial and commodity market crashes , etc. ) , as well as phenomena for which natural and anthropogenic factors interact in complex ways ( epidemic disease spread , global warming-related changes in climate and weather , etc. ) .

Dating is a stage of romantic or sexual relationships in humans whereby two or more people meet socially , possibly as friends or with the aim of each assessing the other 's suitability as a prospective partner in a more committed intimate relationship or marriage . It can be a form of courtship that consists of social activities done by the couple . The protocols and practices of dating , and the terms used to describe it , vary considerably from country to country and over time . While the term has several meanings , the most frequent usage refers to two or more people exploring whether they are romantically or sexually compatible by participating in dates with the other . With the use of modern technology , people can date via telephone or computer or meet in person .   This term may also refer to two or more people who have already decided they share romantic or sexual feelings toward each other . These people will have dates on a regular basis , and they may or may not be having sexual relations . This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement or marriage . Some cultures require people to wait until a certain age to begin dating , which has been a source of controversy .

1 is a compilation album by the English rock band the Beatles , originally released on 13 November 2000 . The album features virtually every number-one single the band achieved in the United Kingdom and United States from 1962 to 1970 . Issued on the 30th anniversary of the band 's break-up , it was their first compilation available on only one compact disc . 1 was a commercial success and topped the charts worldwide . It has sold over 31 million copies .   In addition , 1 is the fourth best-selling album in the US since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking US album sales in January 1991 and the best-selling album of the decade ( 2000 to 2009 ) in the US , as well as the best-selling album of the decade worldwide . 1 was remastered and reissued in September 2011 , and was remixed and reissued again in several different deluxe editions in November 2015 , the most comprehensive of which is a three-disc set entitled 1 + , which includes video discs of the band 's music videos .   As of June 2015 , 1 is the sixth best-selling album of the 21st century in the UK , having sold over 3.1 million copies .

The 1960 U-2 incident occurred during the Cold War on 1 May 1960 , during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the premiership of Nikita Khrushchev , when a United States U-2 spy plane was shot down while in Soviet airspace . The aircraft , flown by Central Intelligence Agency pilot Francis Gary Powers , was performing photographic aerial reconnaissance when it was hit by an S-75 Dvina ( SA-2 Guideline ) surface-to-air missile and crashed near Sverdlovsk . Powers parachuted safely and was captured .   Initially the United States government tried to cover up the plane 's purpose and mission , but was forced to admit its military nature when the Soviet government came forward with the captured pilot and remains of the U-2 including spying technology that had survived the crash as well as photos of military bases in the Soviet Union taken by the aircraft . Coming roughly two weeks before the scheduled opening of an east -- west summit in Paris , the incident was a great embarrassment to the United States and prompted a marked deterioration in its relations with the Soviet Union . Powers was convicted of espionage and sentenced to three years of imprisonment plus seven years of hard labor but would be released two years later on 10 February 1962 during a prisoner exchange for Soviet officer Rudolf Abel .

The 1996 -- 97 South Pacific cyclone season was one of the most active and longest South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons on record , with 12 tropical cyclones occurring within the South Pacific basin between 160 ° E and 120 ° W . The season officially ran from November 1 , 1996 - April 30 , 1998 , however , the season ended later than normal with three systems monitored after the official end of the season . The strongest tropical cyclone of the season was Cyclone Gavin which had a minimum pressure of 925 hPa . After the season had ended 4 tropical cyclone names were retired from the naming lists , after the cyclones had caused significant impacts to South Pacific islands .   During the season , tropical cyclones were officially monitored by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center ( RSMC ) in Nadi , Fiji and the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centers in Brisbane , Australia and Wellington , New Zealand . The United States Armed Forces through the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) and Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center ( NPMOC ) , also monitored the basin and issued unofficial warnings for American interests . During the season RSMC Nadi issued warnings and assigned names to any tropical cyclones that developed between the Equator and 25 ° S while TCWC Wellington issued warnings for any that were located to the south of 25 ° S . The JTWC issued warnings for American interests on any significant tropical cyclone that was located between 160 ° E and the 180 ° while the NPMOC issued warnings for tropical cyclones forming between 180 ° and the American coast . RSMC Nadi and TCWC Wellington measure sustained windspeeds over a 10-minute and used the Australian tropical cyclone intensity scale , while the JTWC and the NPMOC measured sustained windspeeds over a 1-minute period which are compared to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale ( SSHWS ) .  __ TOC __

The 1996 Atlantic hurricane season had the most major hurricanes since 1964 , which are Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale . Featuring a total of thirteen named storms , nine hurricanes , and six major hurricanes , the season officially began on June 1 , 1996 , and ended on November 30 , 1996 , dates which conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . The season 's first tropical cyclone , Tropical Storm Arthur , developed on June 17 , while the final cyclone , Hurricane Marco dissipated on November 26 . The most intense hurricane , Edouard , was a powerful Cape Verde-type hurricane that affected portions of the Mid-Atlantic states and New England . The season featured nine tropical cyclone landfalls , including six hurricanes , one of which was a major hurricane . In total , six major hurricanes formed during the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season -- the highest number produced in a single season since 1964 .   The four most notable tropical cyclones of the season were hurricanes Bertha , Cesar , Fran , and Hortense . Bertha made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane on the coast of North Carolina , causing a total of 12 deaths and $ 335 million ( 1996 USD ) in damage . Hurricane Fran made landfall in the same general area a little over a month later as a Category 3 hurricane , causing 37 deaths and $ 6.9 billion in damage . Hurricane Cesar developed in the east Caribbean during late-July and crossed Nicaragua into the east Pacific as a strong tropical storm several days later , at which time it earned the name Douglas . The system produced strong winds and flooding , leading to 113 deaths and $ 202.96 million in damage . Finally , Hurricane Hortense formed in the east Atlantic during the month of September and crossed Hispaniola and Puerto Rico , causing 39 direct deaths and $ 158 million in damage . Collectively , the tropical cyclones of the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season caused $ 8.41 billion in damage and 256 deaths .

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

The 2017 IIFA Awards , officially known as the 18th International Indian Film Academy Awards ceremony , presented by the International Indian Film Academy honouring the best Hindi films of 2016 , are to occur in New York City on 14 -- 15 July 2017 . It was the first time the awards have been held there .


Question: A significant portion of the augmented thermal energy has been assimilated by marine environments, leading to an observed temperature rise exceeding 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the uppermost 2,300 feet of sea waters globally since records began in 1969.

 Oceanic Heat Absorption: A Consequence of Rising Temperatures
Since the late twentieth century, rising atmospheric temperatures have led to significant increases in ocean warmth. Specifically, data reveals that the uppermost layer of seas - reaching approximately 700 meters deep – has experienced heating exceeding half a degree Fahrenheit compared to measurements taken back in 1969. This phenomenon contributes substantially to alterations within marine ecosystems alongside broader impacts upon coastal communities globally.
This escalation in thermal energy stored within aquatic environments stems predominantly from anthropogenic sources; namely, heightened greenhouse gases emitted through various industries contribute immensely towards trapping additional solar radiation near earth’s surface rather than allowing its dissipation into space. Consequently, oceans absorb considerable quantities of excess heat produced thereby mitigating potentially catastrophic consequences associated directly with unmitigated air warming yet simultaneously introducing novel challenges concerning altered salinity balances, coral bleaching events, expanded stratification dynamics amongst others affecting both terrestrial life forms reliant upon healthy maritime conditions plus myriad underwater inhabitants themselves.

Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated . Common examples include the reflection of light , sound and water waves . The law of reflection says that for specular reflection the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected . Mirrors exhibit specular reflection .   In acoustics , reflection causes echoes and is used in sonar . In geology , it is important in the study of seismic waves . Reflection is observed with surface waves in bodies of water . Reflection is observed with many types of electromagnetic wave , besides visible light . Reflection of VHF and higher frequencies is important for radio transmission and for radar . Even hard X-rays and gamma rays can be reflected at shallow angles with special `` grazing '' mirrors .

Knut Lehre Seip ( born 13 April 1942 in Oslo , Norway ) is professor in environmental management at Oslo and Akershus University College , Norway . Seip obtained his masters in physics at the University of Oslo , UiO , in 1969 . He obtained his ph.D ( doctor philos . ) at UiO in 1992 with the thesis `` Mathematical models of lake ecosystems . '' Seip has served at several positions at Center for industrial research , SI / SINTEF . Professor Seip held the first chair in Environmental management in Norway , at Telemark University College 1994-2000 , then he became professor and head of Research and Management at Oslo University College . From 2011 he has been professor and vice dean for research and development at the Faculty of technology , arts and design at Oslo and Akershus University College of applied Sciences . He is th son of the Norwegian historian Jens Arup Seip .

A resource is a source or supply from which benefit is produced , typically of limited availability .   Resource may also refer to :   Natural resources , anything obtained from the environment to satisfy human needs and wants  Water resources , sources of water that are useful or potentially useful   Resource ( biology ) , substances or objects required by a biological organism for normal maintenance , growth , and reproduction   Resource ( economics ) , commodity , service , or other asset used in production of goods and services , including  Human resources ( HR ) , skills , energies , talents , abilities , and knowledge used for production  Resource ( project management ) , economic resources used in planning of tasks   Resource ( computing ) , physical or virtual entities of limited availability ( e.g. , memory , processing capacity , and network speed ) , including  Computational resource , resource used for solving a computational problem  Web resource , anything identified by a Uniform Resource Identifier which can be found in a certain location  Resource fork , data associated with a Mac OS file  Resource ( Windows ) , data embedded in EXE and DLL files  Resource ( Java ) , application data

The 1908 Atlantic hurricane season ran from June 1 to November 30 in 1908 . These dates conventionally delimit the year in which most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . However , this season got off to a very early start , with a Category 2 hurricane forming on March 6 , making it the third earliest hurricane on record to form in the Atlantic Basin after Hurricane One in 1938 and Hurricane Alex in 2016 , and the only known Atlantic tropical cyclone to exist in the month of March . Another hurricane formed and existed during the last week of May , and became the earliest hurricane to hit the U.S. in recorded history . Cape Hatteras was affected by two hurricanes and one tropical storm this year . Overall , this season was near average with 10 tropical storms forming .

Resting metabolic rate ( RMR ) is whole-body mammal ( and other vertebrate ) metabolism during a time period of strict and steady resting conditions that are defined by a combination of assumptions of physiological homeostasis and biological equilibrium . RMR differs from basal metabolic rate ( BMR ) because BMR measurements must meet total physiological equilibrium whereas RMR conditions of measurement can be altered and defined by the contextual limitations . Therefore , BMR is measured in the elusive `` perfect '' steady state , whereas RMR measurement is more accessible and thus , represents most , if not all measurements or estimates of daily energy expenditure .   Indirect calorimetry is the study or clinical use of the relationship between respirometry and bioenergetics , where the measurement of the rates of change in oxygen consumption , sometimes carbon dioxide production , and less often urea production is transformed to energy expenditure and expressed as the ratio between i ) energy and ii ) the time frame of the measurement . For example , following analysis of oxygen consumption of a human subject , if 5.5 kilocalories of energy were estimated during a 5-minute measurement from a rested individual , then the resting metabolic rate equals = 1.1 kcal/min rate .   A comprehensive treatment of confounding factors on BMR measurements is demonstrated as early as 1922 in Massachusetts by Engineering Professor Frank B Sanborn , wherein descriptions of the effects of food , posture , sleep , muscular activity , and emotion provide criteria for separating BMR from RMR .

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 .

A radio acoustic sounding system ( RASS ) is a system for measuring the atmospheric lapse rate using backscattering of radio waves from an acoustic wave front to measure the speed of sound at various heights above the ground . This is possible because the compression and rarefaction of air by an acoustic wave changes the dielectric properties , producing partial reflection of the transmitted radar signal .  From the speed of sound , the temperature of the air in the planetary boundary layer can be computed .  The maximum altitude range of RASS systems is typically 750 meters , although observations have been reported up to 1.2 km in moist air .

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

The dew point depression ( T-Td ) is the difference between the temperature and dew point temperature at a certain height in the atmosphere .   For a constant temperature , the smaller the difference , the more moisture there is , and the higher the relative humidity . In the lower troposphere , more moisture ( small dew point depression ) results in lower cloud bases and lifted condensation levels ( LCL ) . LCL height is an important factor modulating severe thunderstorms . One example concerns tornadogenesis , with tornadoes most likely if the dew point depression is 20 ° F ( 11 ° C ) or less , and the likelihood of large , intense tornadoes increasing as dew point depression decreases . LCL height also factors in downburst and microburst activity . Conversely , instability is increased when there is a mid-level dry layer ( large dew point depression ) known as a `` dry punch '' , which is favorable for convection if the lower layer is buoyant .   As it measures moisture content in the atmosphere , the dew point depression is also an important indicator in agricultural and forest meteorology , particularly in predicting wildfires .

Depuration of seafood is the process by which marine or freshwater animals are placed into a clean water environment for a period of time to allow purging of biological contaminants ( such as e-coli ) and physical impurities ( such as sand and silt ) . The most common subjects of depuration are such bivalves as oysters , clams , and mussels .


Question: A significant portion of the heightened thermal energy has been taken in by the seas, leading to an increase in temperature exceeding 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit within the uppermost 2,300 feet of water bodies globally since records began in 1969.

 Ocean Heat Absorption
The oceans play a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate through absorbing excess heat generated by anthropogenic activities. Since 1969, measurements indicate that the uppermost layer of seawater extending up to about 2,300 feet deep has experienced significant warming exceeding half a degree Fahrenheit. This phenomenon contributes significantly to rising sea temperatures globally. Oceans absorb vast quantities of atmospheric warmth because they act as massive carbon sinks; however, prolonged absorption leads to various consequences affecting both aquatic life forms and terrestrial weather systems alike. Thermal expansion occurs when heated waters expand volumetrically causing sea levels around continents' coastslines gradually elevate posing threats especially near densely populated areas prone flooding events exacerbated by storm surges. Additionally, coral reefs suffer bleaching episodes while fish migration patterns alter potentially impacting commercial fisheries sustainability negatively influencing local economies dependent upon seafood trade revenues.
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The deep web , invisible web , or hidden web are parts of the World Wide Web whose contents are not indexed by standard search engines for any reason . The content is hidden behind HTML forms . It is estimated that the deep web makes up 96 % of the whole internet . The opposite term to the deep web is the surface web . The deep web includes many very common uses such as web mail and online banking but also paid for services with a paywall such as video on demand , and many more . Computer scientist Michael K. Bergman is credited with coining the term deep web in 2001 as a search indexing term .

The Department of Energy ( DoE ) was a department of the United Kingdom Government . The Department was established in January 1974 , when the responsibility for energy production was transferred away from the Department of Trade and Industry in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis and with the importance of North Sea oil increasing .   Following the privatisation of the energy industries in the United Kingdom , which had begun some ten years earlier , the Department was abolished in 1992 . Many of its functions were abandoned , with the remainder being absorbed into other bodies or departments . The Office of Gas Supply ( Ofgas ) and the Office of Electricity Regulation ( OFFER ) took over market regulation , the Energy Efficiency Office was transferred to the Department of the Environment , and various media-related functions were transferred to the Department for National Heritage . The core activities relating to UK energy policy were transferred back to the Department of Trade and Industry ( DTI ) .   The Department of Energy was a significant source of funding for energy research , and for investigations into the potential for renewable energy technologies in the UK . Work funded or part-funded by the DoE included investigations into Geothermal power and the Severn Barrage

A radioisotope thermoelectric generator ( RTG , RITEG ) is an electrical generator that uses an array of thermocouples to convert the heat released by the decay of a suitable radioactive material into electricity by the Seebeck effect . This generator has no moving parts .   RTGs have been used as power sources in satellites , space probes , and unmanned remote facilities such as a series of lighthouses built by the former Soviet Union inside the Arctic Circle . RTGs are usually the most desirable power source for unmaintained situations that need a few hundred watts ( or less ) of power for durations too long for fuel cells , batteries , or generators to provide economically , and in places where solar cells are not practical . Safe use of RTGs requires containment of the radioisotopes long after the productive life of the unit .

Deadweight tonnage ( also known as deadweight ; abbreviated to DWT , D.W.T. , d.w.t. , or dwt ) or tons deadweight ( TDW ) is a measure of how much mass a ship is carrying or can safely carry ; it does not include the weight of the ship . DWT is the sum of the weights of cargo , fuel , fresh water , ballast water , provisions , passengers , and crew .   DWT is often used to specify a ship 's maximum permissible deadweight ( i.e. when she is fully loaded so that her Plimsoll line is at water level ) , although it may also denote the actual DWT of a ship not loaded to capacity .

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that is involved in the study , diagnosis , prevention , and treatment of diseases , disorders and conditions of the oral cavity , commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa , and of adjacent and related structures and tissues , particularly in the maxillofacial ( jaw and facial ) area . Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public , the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temperomandibular and other supporting structures . The term dentistry comes from odontology ( from Ancient Greek ὀδούς ( odoús , `` tooth '' ) ) -- the study of the structure , development , and abnormalities of the teeth . Because of their substantial overlap in concept , dentistry is often also understood to subsume the now largely defunct medical specialty of stomatology ( the study of the mouth and its disorders and diseases ) for which reason the two terms are used interchangeably in certain regions .   Dentistry is important to one 's overall health . Dental treatments are carried out by the dental team , which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries ( dental assistants , dental hygienists , dental technicians , as well as dental therapists ) . Most dentists either work in private practices ( primary care ) , dental hospitals or ( secondary care ) institutions ( prisons , armed forces bases , etc. ) .   The history of dentistry is almost as ancient as the history of humanity and civilization with the earliest evidence dating from 7000 BC . Remains from the early Harappan periods of the Indus Valley Civilization ( BC ) show evidence of teeth having been drilled dating back 9,000 years . It is thought that dental surgery was the first specialization from medicine .

Decompression sickness ( DCS ; also known as divers ' disease , the bends or caisson disease ) describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation . DCS most commonly refers to problems arising from underwater diving decompression ( i.e. , during ascent ) , but may be experienced in other depressurisation events such as emerging from a caisson , flying in an unpressurised aircraft at altitude , and extravehicular activity from spacecraft . DCS and arterial gas embolism are collectively referred to as decompression illness .   Since bubbles can form in or migrate to any part of the body , DCS can produce many symptoms , and its effects may vary from joint pain and rashes to paralysis and death . Individual susceptibility can vary from day to day , and different individuals under the same conditions may be affected differently or not at all . The classification of types of DCS by its symptoms has evolved since its original description over a hundred years ago .   Risk of DCS caused by diving can be managed through proper decompression procedures and contracting it is now uncommon . Its potential severity has driven much research to prevent it and divers almost universally use dive tables or dive computers to limit their exposure and to control their ascent speed . If DCS is suspected , it is treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a recompression chamber . If treated early , there is a significantly higher chance of successful recovery .

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 '' .

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

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill ( also referred to as the BP oil spill , the BP oil disaster , the Gulf of Mexico oil spill , and the Macondo blowout ) began on April 20 , 2010 , in the Gulf of Mexico on the BP-operated Macondo Prospect . Killing eleven people , it is considered the largest marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry and estimated to be 8 % to 31 % larger in volume than the previous largest , the Ixtoc I oil spill . The US Government estimated the total discharge at 4.9 Moilbbl . After several failed efforts to contain the flow , the well was declared sealed on September 19 , 2010 . Reports in early 2012 indicated the well site was still leaking .   A massive response ensued to protect beaches , wetlands and estuaries from the spreading oil utilizing skimmer ships , floating booms , controlled burns and 1.84 e6USgal of Corexit oil dispersant . Due to the months-long spill , along with adverse effects from the response and cleanup activities , extensive damage to marine and wildlife habitats and fishing and tourism industries was reported . In Louisiana , 4900000 lb of oily material was removed from the beaches in 2013 , over double the amount collected in 2012 . Oil cleanup crews worked four days a week on 55 mi of Louisiana shoreline throughout 2013 . Oil continued to be found as far from the Macondo site as the waters off the Florida Panhandle and Tampa Bay , where scientists said the oil and dispersant mixture is embedded in the sand . In 2013 it was reported that dolphins and other marine life continued to die in record numbers with infant dolphins dying at six times the normal rate . One study released in 2014 reported that tuna and amberjack that were exposed to oil from the spill developed deformities of the heart and other organs that would be expected to be fatal or at least life-shortening and another study found that cardiotoxicity might have been widespread in animal life exposed to the spill .   Numerous investigations explored the causes of the explosion and record-setting spill . Notably , the U.S. government 's September 2011 report pointed to defective cement on the well , faulting mostly BP , but also rig operator Transocean and contractor Halliburton . Earlier in 2011 , a White House commission likewise blamed BP and its partners for a series of cost-cutting decisions and an inadequate safety system , but also concluded that the spill resulted from `` systemic '' root causes and `` absent significant reform in both industry practices and government policies , might well recur '' .   In November 2012 , BP and the United States Department of Justice settled federal criminal charges with BP pleading guilty to 11 counts of manslaughter , two misdemeanors , and a felony count of lying to Congress . BP also agreed to four years of government monitoring of its safety practices and ethics , and the Environmental Protection Agency announced that BP would be temporarily banned from new contracts with the US government . BP and the Department of Justice agreed to a record-setting $ 4.525 billion in fines and other payments . As of February 2013 , criminal and civil settlements and payments to a trust fund had cost the company $ 42.2 billion .   In September 2014 , a U.S. District Court judge ruled that BP was primarily responsible for the oil spill because of its gross negligence and reckless conduct .   In July 2015 , BP agreed to pay $ 18.7 billion in fines , the largest corporate settlement in U.S. history .

In zoology , deep-sea gigantism , also known as abyssal gigantism , is the tendency for species of invertebrates and other deep-sea dwelling animals to display a larger size than their shallower-water relatives . Proposed explanations involve adaptation to scarcer food resources , greater pressure or colder temperature at depth .   Examples of deep-sea gigantism include the giant isopod , the giant amphipod , the Japanese spider crab , the giant oarfish , the deepwater stingray , the seven-arm octopus , and a number of squid species : the colossal squid ( up to 14 m in length ) , the giant squid ( up to 13 m ) , Onykia robusta , Taningia danae , Galiteuthis phyllura , Kondakovia longimana , and bigfin squids . Some other very large fish found in the deep ocean , such as the Greenland shark and the Pacific sleeper shark , would not normally be considered examples because they sometimes visit the surface and are not larger than comparable species that spend more time in shallower water , such as the great white shark .


Question: A significant portion of the augmented thermal energy has been assimilated by the seas; specifically, there's been an observed temperature rise exceeding 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the uppermost layer spanning approximately 2,300 feet deep within our oceans, as recorded from the late sixties onward.

 Ocean Heat Absorption: A Growing Concern
Since 1969, the world’s oceans have been absorbing significant amounts of excess heat generated by anthropogenic activities. Specifically, measurements reveal that the uppermost layer of seawater—spanning approximately 700 meters (~2,300 feet)—has warmed notably, registering increases exceeding 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit. This phenomenon underscores the critical role played by marine environments in mitigating atmospheric heating effects; however, it simultaneously highlights growing concerns about long-term impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Increased temperatures can lead to coral bleaching, altered migration patterns among fish populations, and intensified weather events—all consequences directly linked to humanity's reliance on fossil fuels and subsequent release of greenhouse gases into the environment.

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

Richard Arthur Lutz ( born June 8 , 1949 ) is an American marine biologist and deep-sea oceanographer . He is known for deep-sea research using the Alvin submersible , and is considered one of the world 's foremost authorities on the ecology of deep-sea hydrothermal vents .   Lutz is the Director of Rutgers University 's Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences , the fourth best oceanographic institution in the world . In 2003 he served as Principal Investigator and Science Director of the IMAX film Volcanoes of the Deep Sea , which included footage and research from his numerous expeditions to study an active deep-sea caldera on the East Pacific Rise , at depths of 2500 meters . His research has been included in publications such as National Geographic Magazine , Science , Nature , and American Scientist .

Deep Blue is the third album by Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive . It was recorded in Los Angeles , California and was released on 29 June 2010 through Epitaph Records . The album debuted at number 2 on the ARIA charts and at number 39 on the Billboard 200 chart . It is Parkway Drive 's most critically acclaimed release , having a three-year separation between their previous album , Horizons . It won the 2010 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album and has been certified gold in sales by the ARIA .

The 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck the coast of Northern California at 5:12 a.m. on April 18 with an estimated moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI ( Extreme ) . Severe shaking was felt from Eureka on the North Coast to the Salinas Valley , an agricultural region to the south of the San Francisco Bay Area . Devastating fires soon broke out in the city and lasted for several days . As a result , about 3,000 people died and over 80 % of the city of San Francisco was destroyed . The events are remembered as one of the worst and deadliest natural disasters in the history of the United States . The death toll remains the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in California 's history and high in the lists of American urban disasters .

R/P FLIP ( FLoating Instrument Platform ) is an open ocean research platform owned by the U.S. Office of Naval Research ( ONR ) and operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography . The platform is 355 ft long and is designed to partially flood and pitch backward 90 ° , resulting in only the front 55 ft of the platform pointing up out of the water , with bulkheads becoming decks . When flipped , most of the ballast for the platform is provided by water at depths below the influence of surface waves , hence FLIP is stable and mostly immune to wave action similar to a spar buoy . At the end of a mission , compressed air is pumped into the ballast tanks in the flooded section and the platform , which has no propulsion , returns to its horizontal position so it can be towed to a new location . The platform is frequently mistaken for a capsized ocean transport ship .

Resource depletion is the consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished . Natural resources are commonly divided between renewable resources and non-renewable resources ( see also mineral resource classification ) . Use of either of these forms of resources beyond their rate of replacement is considered to be resource depletion .   Resource depletion is most commonly used in reference to farming , fishing , mining , water usage , and consumption of fossil fuels .

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

A decade is a set of ten or an interval of length ten . The most common use is to refer to a period of ten years .   Decade , Decad , or Decades may also refer to :

The laser flash analysis or laser flash method is used to measure thermal diffusivity of a variety of different materials . An energy pulse heats one side of a plane-parallel sample and the resulting time dependant temperature rise on the backside due to the energy input is detected . The higher the thermal diffusivity of the sample , the faster the energy reaches the backside . A state-of-the-art laser flash apparatus ( LFA ) to measure thermal diffusivity over a broad temperature range , is shown on the right hand side .   In a one-dimensional , adiabatic case the thermal diffusivity is calculated from this temperature rise as follows :   Where  is the thermal diffusivity in cm ² / s  is the thickness of the sample in cm  is the time to the half maximum in s

Region of Freshwater Influence ( ROFI ) , a term coined by Prof. John Simpson of the University of Wales , Bangor , and co-authors , in 1993 in Oceanologica Acta for the Rhine river plume . The term refers to regions where rivers debouch into estuaries and coastal shelf seas where the currents patterns are governed by density differences between salt sea water and fresh river water . In other words , a ROFI is the region between the shelf sea regime and the estuary where the local input of freshwater buoyancy from the coastal source is comparable with , or exceeds , the seasonal input of buoyancy as heat which occurs all over the shelf . Americans usually use the term river plume where Europeans use ROFI .