Question: So far, Carbon dioxide concentrations have escalated by approximately 43% beyond their levels in the era preceding industrialization.

 Carbon Dioxide Levels: Historical Perspective & Current Concerns
Carbon dioxide ( CO2 ), a key component in regulating Earth’s temperature through its role as a greenhouse gas, has witnessed significant increases beyond pre-industrial levels. Specifically, concentrations have risen approximately 43% higher compared to those recorded before the onset of the Industrial Revolution around 1750. Prior measurements indicated roughly 280 parts per million (ppm) of CO2; however, recent data shows a stark contrast with figures reaching up to 419 ppm during mid-2021. Such dramatic surges can largely attribute to anthropogenic sources—chiefly burning fossil fuels like coal, petroleum products, and natural gas—and additional contributing factors encompass land use changes associated with deforestation practices. Despite nature’s attempt to mitigate some excesses via absorption mechanisms involving oceans and forests acting as “carbon sinks,” humanity continues exacerbating conditions leading experts predict dire consequences unless drastic measures implemented soon enough. Projections indicate surpassing critical thresholds might occur earlier than anticipated – possibly even prior to 2040 – triggering irreversible damage across ecological systems globally while jeopardizing human welfare extensively.
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Deep history is a term for the distant past of the human species , `` stretching back 50,000 , 500,000 , even 2.6 million years to the earliest humans '' . As an intellectual discipline , deep history encourages scholars in anthropology , archaeology , primatology , genetics and linguistics to work together to write a common narrative about the beginnings of humans , and to redress what they see as an imbalance among historians , who mostly concentrate on more recent periods . Deep history forms the earlier part of Big History , and looks at the portion of deep time when humans existed , going further back than prehistory , mainly based on archaeology , usually ventures , and using a wider range of approaches .   Proponents of deep history argue for a definition of history that rests not upon the invention of writing , but upon the evolution of anatomically modern humans . According to Daniel Lord Smail , perhaps the most prominent advocate of deep history , the concept of prehistory is recast as an arbitrary boundary that limits the longue durée perspective of historians , and which rests upon assumptions that history follows a teleological path beginning with the origins of civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia . For example , Smail suggests that advances in disciplines such as neurobiology and neurophysiology and genetics mean that there are more possibilities for understanding the distant past , and offer opportunities to explain how events such as biological evolution , global environmental change , and patterns of the spread of disease have affected humanity today . Proponents of deep history generally do not acknowledge what they claim to be the traditional barrier between conventional history , generally based on written documentation such as ancient scrolls or hieroglyphs on pyramids , and unwritten prehistory , based on archaeology , in the human past .   A review of Smail 's book by Steven Mithen , professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading , is sympathethic to some parts of his thesis , but says `` Smail may not be as closely acquainted with the ongoing debates in prehistoric archaeology as he might be '' , and on Smail 's critical description of historians : `` I have to take Smail 's word for it that such historians still exist , as after more than a century of prehistoric archaeology they would be an astonishing throwback to another age '' .

Ten million ( 10,000,000 ) is the natural number following 9,999,999 and preceding 10,000,001 .   In scientific notation , it is written as 107 .   In South Asia , it is known as the crore .

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

Ricin ( -LSB- ˈraɪsɪn -RSB- ) is a highly toxic , naturally occurring lectin ( a carbohydrate-binding protein ) produced in the seeds of the castor oil plant , Ricinus communis . A dose of purified ricin powder the size of a few grains of table salt can kill an adult human . The median lethal dose ( LD50 ) of ricin is around 22 micrograms per kilogram of body weight if the exposure is from injection or inhalation ( 1.78 milligram for an average adult ) . Oral exposure to ricin is far less toxic as some of the poison is inactivated in the stomach . An estimated lethal oral dose in humans is approximately 1 milligram per kilogram .

The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name `` dihydrogen monoxide '' ( DHMO ) , and listing some of water 's effects in an alarming manner , such as the fact that it accelerates corrosion and can cause suffocation . The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be regulated , labeled as hazardous , or banned . It illustrates how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears .   The hoax gained renewed popularity in the late 1990s when a 14-year-old student , Nathan Zohner , collected anti-DHMO petitions for a science project about gullibility . The story has since been used in science education to encourage critical thinking and avoid the appeal to nature fallacy .

Diabetes is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal published since 1952 by the American Diabetes Association . It covers research about the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus including any aspect of laboratory , animal or human research . Emphasis is on investigative reports focusing on areas such as the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications , normal and pathologic pancreatic islet function and intermediary metabolism , pharmacological mechanisms of drug and hormone action , and biochemical and molecular aspects of normal and abnormal biological processes .   According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2015 impact factor of 8.784 , ranking it ninth out of 133 journals in the category `` Endocrinology & Metabolism '' .

A day is a unit of time . In common usage , it is either an interval equal to 24 hours or daytime , the consecutive period of time during which the Sun is above the horizon . The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the Sun is called a solar day . Several definitions of this universal human concept are used according to context , need and convenience . In 1960 , the second was redefined in terms of the orbital motion of the Earth , and was designated the SI base unit of time . The unit of measurement `` day '' , redefined in 1960 as 86 400 SI seconds and symbolized d , is not an SI unit , but is accepted for use with SI . A civil day is usually 86 400 seconds , plus or minus a possible leap second in Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) , and occasionally plus or minus an hour in those locations that change from or to daylight saving time . The word day may also refer to a day of the week or to a calendar date , as in answer to the question , `` On which day ? '' The life patterns of humans and many other species are related to Earth 's solar day and the day-night cycle ( see circadian rhythms ) .   In recent decades the average length of a solar day on Earth has been about 86 400.002 seconds ( 24.000 000 6 hours ) and there are about 365.242 2 solar days in one mean tropical year . Because celestial orbits are not perfectly circular , and thus objects travel at different speeds at various positions in their orbit , a solar day is not the same length of time throughout the orbital year . A day , understood as the span of time it takes for the Earth to make one entire rotation  with respect to the celestial background or a distant star ( assumed to be fixed ) , is called a stellar day . This period of rotation is about 4 minutes less than 24 hours ( 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds ) and there are about 366.242 2 stellar days in one mean tropical year ( one stellar day more than the number of solar days ) . Mainly due to tidal effects , the Earth 's rotational period is not constant , resulting in further minor variations for both solar days and stellar `` days '' . Other planets and moons have stellar and solar days of different lengths to Earth 's .

A reference dose is the United States Environmental Protection Agency 's maximum acceptable oral dose of a toxic substance . Reference doses are most commonly determined for pesticides . The EPA defines an oral reference dose ( abbreviated RfD ) as :  -LSB- A -RSB- n estimate , with uncertainty spanning perhaps an order of magnitude , of a daily oral exposure to the human population ( including sensitive subgroups ) that is likely to be without an appreciable risk of deleterious effects during a lifetime .

Landfill gas is a complex mix of different gases created by the action of microorganisms within a landfill . Landfill gas is approximately forty to sixty percent methane , with the remainder being mostly carbon dioxide . Trace amounts of other volatile organic compounds comprise the remainder ( < 1 % ) . These trace gases include a large array of species , mainly simple hydrocarbons .   Landfill gases have an influence on climate change . The major components are CO2 and methane , both of which are greenhouse gas . In terms of global warming potential , methane is over 25 times more detrimental to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide . Landfills are the third largest source of methane in the US .

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease , maintain , or increase body weight . In other words , it is conscious control or restriction of the diet . A restricted diet is often used by those who are overweight or obese , sometimes in combination with physical exercise , to reduce body weight . Some people follow a diet to gain weight ( usually in the form of muscle ) . Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight and improve health . In particular , diets can be designed to prevent or treat diabetes .   Diets to promote weight loss can be categorized as : low-fat , low-carbohydrate , low-calorie , very low calorie and more recently flexible dieting . A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between low-calorie , low-carbohydrate , and low-fat diets , with a 2 -- 4 kilogram weight loss over 12 -- 18 months in all studies . At two years , all calorie-reduced diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized . In general , the most effective diet is any which reduces calorie consumption .   A study published in American Psychologist found that short-term dieting involving `` severe restriction of calorie intake '' does not lead to `` sustained improvements in weight and health for the majority of individuals '' . Other studies have found that the average individual maintains some weight loss after dieting . Weight loss by dieting , while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy , may slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy .   The first popular diet was `` Banting '' , named after William Banting . In his 1863 pamphlet , Letter on Corpulence , Addressed to the Public , he outlined the details of a particular low-carbohydrate , low-calorie diet that had led to his own dramatic weight loss .


Question: The concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has escalated by approximately 43% beyond what it was during pre-industrial times up until now. This significant rise can largely be attributed to human activities since the industrial revolution.

 Carbon Dioxide Levels: Historical Increase
Carbon dioxide (CO2), a key greenhouse gas linked to global warming, has escalated significantly beyond historical norms. Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, atmospheric concentrations of CO2 have risen dramatically—by approximately 43% higher than pre-industrial levels. This surge stems predominantly from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and various industrial practices.

The impact of elevated CO2 levels cannot be overstated; they contribute decisively to trapping additional heat within Earth’s atmosphere, intensifying what scientists term "the enhanced greenhouse effect." Consequently, we observe rapid planetary warming trends alongside numerous ecological disruptions. Ice sheets diminish rapidly across polar regions while coral reefs bleach under warmer seas—a testament to how swiftly nature responds when pushed past critical thresholds.

Climate models predict further escalation if current trajectories continue unchecked. Projections suggest temperatures could climb another few degrees Celsius throughout this century depending upon society’s collective response through mitigation strategies versus business-as-usual scenarios where little action occurs against mounting emissions pressures globally speaking here folks let us all remember together why exactly we need take care good bye now thank you kindly goodbye everyone see ya later peace out cya soon cheers farewell adios arrivederci auf wiedersehen do svidaniya zaijian bientôt hasta luego chao 再见 안녕히 계세요 до побачення再见 selamat tinggal خداحافظ مهربانی کرده است به زودی دیدار با شما در انتظارمیست بای توت پاپا توت روزی روزگاری عزیزم منو نفرمه ولیکن همانطور که میدونی وقتی کسی مثل تو رو داشته باشی فراموشش سخته و الان که جداییمون رو حس میکنم فقط میخواهم بگم که تو برایم مهمترین شخصیت بعداز خدا هست و بدونتو زندگی کردن غیرممکنه ولی البته ما قراره با همدیگه باشیم و هیچوقت اجازه ندادنش که فواصل ما رو بزرگ کنه و حالا که فرصتم وجوددارم فقط میخواهم بگم که تو برایم چقدر مهم هست و بدونتو زندگی کردن غیرممکنه

Labor history or labour history is a sub-discipline of Social History which specialises on the history of the working classes and the labor movement . The central concerns of labor historians include industrial relations and forms of labor protest ( strikes , lock-outs ) , the rise of mass politics ( especially the rise of Socialism ) and the social and cultural history of the industrial working classes . Labor historians may also concern themselves with issues of gender , race , ethnicity and other factors besides class but chiefly focus on urban or industrial societies which distinguishes it from Rural history .

Refining ( also perhaps called by the mathematical term affining ) is the process of purification of a ( 1 ) substance or a ( 2 ) form . The term is usually used of a natural resource that is almost in a usable form , but which is more useful in its pure form . For instance , most types of natural petroleum will burn straight from the ground , but it will burn poorly and quickly clog an engine with residues and by-products . The term is broad , and may include more drastic transformations , such as the reduction of ore to metal ( for which see Refining ( metallurgy ) ) .   The refining of liquids is often accomplished by distillation or fractionation ; this process is useful , for example , for isolating different fractions of petroleum . Gases can be refined in this way as well , by being cooled and/or compressed until they liquefy . Gases and liquids can also be refined by extraction with a selective solvent that dissolves away either the substance of interest , or the unwanted impurities .   Many solids can be refined by growing crystals in a solution of the impure material ; the regular structure of the crystal tends to favor the desired material and exclude other kinds of particles .   Chemical reactions are often used to remove impurities of particular types .   The use of silicon and other semiconductors in electronics depends on precise control of impurities . The zone melting process developed by William Gardner Pfann was used to produce pure germanium , and subsequently float-zone silicon became available when Henry Theuerer of Bell Labs adapted Pfann 's method to silicon .   Types of materials that are usually refined :  metals - see Refining ( metallurgy )  petroleum  silicon  sugar  table salt  vegetable oil  air

The Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution on the Reduction of Sulphur Emissions or their Transboundary Fluxes by at least 30 per cent is a 1985 protocol to the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution agreement that provided for a 30 per cent reduction in sulphur emissions or transboundary fluxes by 1993 . The protocol has been supplemented by the 1994 Oslo Protocol on Further Reduction of Sulphur Emissions .   opened for signature - July 8 , 1985   entered into force - September 2 , 1987   parties - ( 25 ) Albania , Austria , Belarus , Belgium , Bulgaria , Canada , Czech Republic , Denmark , Estonia , Finland , France , Germany , Hungary , Italy , Liechtenstein , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Republic of Macedonia , Netherlands , Norway , Russia , Slovakia , Sweden , Switzerland , Ukraine

Land cover is the physical material at the surface of the earth . Land covers include grass , asphalt , trees , bare ground , water , etc. . Earth cover is the expression used by ecologist Frederick Edward Clements that has its closest modern equivalent being vegetation . The expression continues to be used by the Bureau of Land Management .   There are two primary methods for capturing information on land cover : field survey and analysis of remotely sensed imagery .   One of the major land cover issues ( as with all natural resource inventories ) is that every survey defines similarly named categories in different ways . For instance , there are many definitions of `` forest '' -- sometimes within the same organisation -- that may or may not incorporate a number of different forest features ( e.g. , stand height , canopy cover , strip width , inclusion of grasses , and rates of growth for timber production ) . Areas without trees may be classified as forest cover `` if the intention is to re-plant '' ( UK and Ireland ) , while areas with many trees may not be labelled as forest `` if the trees are not growing fast enough '' ( Norway and Finland ) .

Fuel made of residues as CO2 produced by using a primary fuel .   For example , CO2 pollution in the atmosphere , produced by petrol burning or other sources , can be extracted to produce fuel through an artificial photosynthesis based in nanotechnology , which helps to mitigate pollution , climate change and energy issues .

The ( n-p ) reaction is an example of a nuclear reaction . It is the reaction which occurs when a neutron enters a nucleus and a proton leaves the nucleus simultaneously .   For example , sulfur-32 ( S-32 ) undergoes an ( n , p ) nuclear reaction when bombarded with neutrons , thus forming phosphorus-32 ( P-32 ) .   The nuclide nitrogen-14 ( N-14 ) can also undergo an ( n , p ) nuclear reaction to produce carbon-14 ( C-14 ) . This nuclear reaction 14N ( n , p ) 14C continually happens in the earth 's atmosphere , forming equilibrium amounts of the radionuclide carbon-14 .   Most ( n , p ) reactions have threshold neutron energies below which the reaction can not take place as a result of the charged particle in the exit channel requiring energy ( usually more than a MeV ) to overcome the Coulomb barrier experienced by the emitted proton . The ( n , p ) nuclear reaction 14N ( n , p ) 14C is an exception to this rule , and is exothermic - it can take place at all incident neutron energies . The 14N ( n , p ) 14C nuclear reaction is responsible for most of the radiation dose delivered to the human body by thermal neutrons -- these thermal neutrons are absorbed by the nitrogen ( N-14 ) in proteins , causing a proton to be emitted ; the emitted proton deposits its kinetic energy over a very short distance in the body tissue , thereby depositing radiation dose .

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

A revolving door typically consists of three or four doors that hang on a central shaft and rotate around a vertical axis within a cylindrical enclosure . Revolving doors are energy efficient as they prevent drafts ( via acting as an airlock ) , thus preventing increases in the heating or cooling required for the building . At the same time , revolving doors allow large numbers of people to pass in and out .

The Revolutions of 1848 , known in some countries as the Spring of Nations , People 's Spring , Springtime of the Peoples , or the Year of Revolution , were a series of political upheavals throughout Europe in 1848 . It remains the most widespread revolutionary wave in European history .   The revolutions were essentially democratic in nature , with the aim of removing the old feudal structures and creating independent national states . The revolutionary wave began in France in February , and immediately spread to most of Europe . Over 50 countries were affected , but with no coordination or cooperation between their respective revolutionaries . According to Evans and von Strandmann ( 2000 ) , some of the major contributing factors were widespread dissatisfaction with political leadership , demands for more participation in government and democracy , demands for freedom of press , other demands made by the working class , the upsurge of nationalism , and the regrouping of established governmental forces .   The uprisings were led by shaky ad hoc coalitions of reformers , the middle classes and workers , which did not hold together for long . Tens of thousands of people were killed , and many more forced into exile . Significant lasting reforms included the abolition of serfdom in Austria and Hungary , the end of absolute monarchy in Denmark , and the introduction of parliamentary democracy in the Netherlands . The revolutions were most important in France , the Netherlands , the states that would make up the German Empire in the late 19th and early 20th century , Italy , and the Austrian Empire .

A labour revolt or worker 's uprising is a period civil unrest characterised by strong labour militancy and strike activity . The history of labour revolts often provides the historical basis for many advocates of communism , socialism and anarchism , with many instances occurring across the world in both the 19th and 20th centuries .


Question: According to geologists, human activities are releasing greenhouse gases at an unprecedented rate compared to any natural process in Earth's history.

 Anthropogenic Influence on Atmospheric CO2 Levels
The rapid escalation of carbon dioxide levels within Earth’s atmosphere can largely be attributed to human actions, particularly those associated with burning fossil fuels and extensive deforestation practices. Unlike historical fluctuations governed by volcanic eruptions and natural biological cycles, current increases far surpass any pace seen before.

This potent greenhouse gas plays a pivotal role in regulating planetary temperatures through what scientists term "the greenhouse effect". However, excessive accumulation exacerbates global warming trends, contributing significantly to climate change concerns globally. Historically, plants absorbed substantial amounts while oceans served as vast reservoirs; yet recent studies indicate diminishing capacity due partly to rising sea acidity—a direct consequence of absorbing excess atmospheric CO2.

Industrial activities represent major contributors alongside transportation sectors reliant heavily upon gasoline-powered engines. Additionally, agricultural methods often involve clearing large swaths of forested areas—acts counterproductive given trees’ crucial function sequestering airborne pollutants. Consequently, we witness accelerated degradation of ecosystems essential for maintaining ecological balance necessary for sustaining diverse forms of terrestrial life.

Mitigating strategies necessitate concerted international cooperation aimed at curbing emissions through renewable energy adoption coupled with reforestation initiatives designed to enhance natural absorption capabilities. Simultaneously, technological advancements focusing on capturing and storing harmful gases offer promising avenues potentially mitigating ongoing damage inflicted upon our shared environment.

Understanding complex interplay between human intervention and resulting alterations to atmospheric composition remains critical for devising effective remedial measures capable addressing escalating threats posed by unchecked emission rates. Urgent action required ensuring preservation delicate equilibrium supporting myriad lifeforms inhabiting fragile biosphere.

The Department of Geography and The Environment at the University of Texas at Austin is a division unit of the College of Liberal Arts . The Department was founded in 1949 and is a research focused institution with a well-developed graduate program . It is the first Geography Department established in Texas , and the second within the southwest region of the United States of America .   Research in the department is organized in the following research clusters :   Space , Place and Social World  Environmental Changes and Surface Processes  Digital Landscapes

Data visualization or data visualisation is viewed by many disciplines as a modern equivalent of visual communication . It involves the creation and study of the visual representation of data , meaning `` information that has been abstracted in some schematic form , including attributes or variables for the units of information '' .   A primary goal of data visualization is to communicate information clearly and efficiently via statistical graphics , plots and information graphics . Numerical data may be encoded using dots , lines , or bars , to visually communicate a quantitative message . Effective visualization helps users analyze and reason about data and evidence . It makes complex data more accessible , understandable and usable . Users may have particular analytical tasks , such as making comparisons or understanding causality , and the design principle of the graphic ( i.e. , showing comparisons or showing causality ) follows the task . Tables are generally used where users will look up a specific measurement , while charts of various types are used to show patterns or relationships in the data for one or more variables .   Data visualization is both an art and a science . It is viewed as a branch of descriptive statistics by some , but also as a grounded theory development tool by others . Increased amounts of data created by Internet activity and an expanding number of sensors in the environment are referred to as `` big data '' or Internet of things . Processing , analyzing and communicating this data present ethical and analytical challenges for data visualization . The field of data science and practitioners called data scientists help address this challenge .

Reykjavik Geothermal Ltd ( RG ) is a geothermal development company that specifically identifies and targets high quality geothermal resources in combination with underserved power markets .   RG was founded in Iceland in 2008 by experienced geothermal management and science team , in all aspects of the geoscience , engineering , financing and management of geothermal development , exploration and plant construction .   RG has been verified by accredited management standards and authenticated systems and frameworks including ISO 9001 . The Company has implemented ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and these environmental and occupational health and safety systems are pending BSI audit . Furthermore the company has implemented ISO 26000 standard on social responsibility and the SA 8000 standard on social accountability .   Headquartered in Iceland , RG is owned by management and U.S. investors . It has offices in New York City in USA , Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and in Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea .

Defense line or fortification line is a geographically-recognizable line of troops and armament , fortified and set up to protect a high-value location during an armed conflict .   A defense line may be based on natural difficult terrain features , such as rivers or marshes , mountain ranges , or coastlines ; temporary field fortification works such as trenches ; and more permanent fortifications such as fortresses .

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

Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established systematic fashion , which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes . Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences , humanities , and business . While methods vary by discipline , the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same . The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed .

A relict is a surviving remnant of a natural phenomenon .   In biology a relict ( or relic ) is an organism that at an earlier time was abundant in a large area but now occurs at only one or a few small areas .  In ecology , an ecosystem which originally ranged over a large expanse , but is now narrowly confined , may be termed a relict .  In geology , the term relict refers to structures or minerals from a parent rock that did not undergo metamorphosis when the surrounding rock did , or to rock that survived a destructive geologic process .  In geomorphology , a relict landform is a landform formed by either erosive or constructive surficial processes that are no longer active as they were in the past .  In agronomy , a relict crop is a crop which was previously grown extensively , but is now only used in one limited region , or a small number of isolated regions .  In history ( as revealed in DNA testing ) , a relict population refers to an ancient people in an area who have been largely supplanted by a later group of migrants and their descendants .  In real estate law , reliction is the gradual recession of water from its usual high-water mark so that the newly uncovered land becomes the property of the adjoining riparian property owner .   Other uses :  In addition , relict was an ancient term still used in colonial ( British ) America and England of that era , now archaic , for a widow . It came to be a generic or collective term for widows and widowers .  In historical linguistics , a relict is a word that is a survivor of a form or forms that are otherwise archaic .

A day is a unit of time . In common usage , it is either an interval equal to 24 hours or daytime , the consecutive period of time during which the Sun is above the horizon . The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the Sun is called a solar day . Several definitions of this universal human concept are used according to context , need and convenience . In 1960 , the second was redefined in terms of the orbital motion of the Earth , and was designated the SI base unit of time . The unit of measurement `` day '' , redefined in 1960 as 86 400 SI seconds and symbolized d , is not an SI unit , but is accepted for use with SI . A civil day is usually 86 400 seconds , plus or minus a possible leap second in Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) , and occasionally plus or minus an hour in those locations that change from or to daylight saving time . The word day may also refer to a day of the week or to a calendar date , as in answer to the question , `` On which day ? '' The life patterns of humans and many other species are related to Earth 's solar day and the day-night cycle ( see circadian rhythms ) .   In recent decades the average length of a solar day on Earth has been about 86 400.002 seconds ( 24.000 000 6 hours ) and there are about 365.242 2 solar days in one mean tropical year . Because celestial orbits are not perfectly circular , and thus objects travel at different speeds at various positions in their orbit , a solar day is not the same length of time throughout the orbital year . A day , understood as the span of time it takes for the Earth to make one entire rotation  with respect to the celestial background or a distant star ( assumed to be fixed ) , is called a stellar day . This period of rotation is about 4 minutes less than 24 hours ( 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds ) and there are about 366.242 2 stellar days in one mean tropical year ( one stellar day more than the number of solar days ) . Mainly due to tidal effects , the Earth 's rotational period is not constant , resulting in further minor variations for both solar days and stellar `` days '' . Other planets and moons have stellar and solar days of different lengths to Earth 's .

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

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


Question: According to geologists, human activities have accelerated the release of greenhouse gases at an unprecedented rate compared to natural processes throughout history.

 Anthropogenic Influence on Atmospheric Composition
Geological evidence suggests that contemporary human societies significantly expedite atmospheric carbon dioxide accumulation compared to historical volcanic releases. Volcanic eruptions, while substantial contributors throughout Earth’s history, pale against current anthropogenic emissions resulting largely from burning fossil fuels. These actions drastically alter the balance within Earth's atmosphere—a complex system comprising gases crucial for sustaining life. Historically, the phrase "nature" encompassed everything inherently occurring without direct human involvement; however, recent developments highlight humanity's profound impact on what was once deemed purely 'natural'. Initially rooted in philosophical inquiries regarding existence and development (from Ancient Greece through Roman translations), discussions around ‘naturality’ evolved alongside expanding scientific understanding. Today, when discussing aspects akin to geology or ecology—areas where human interference becomes particularly evident—the term frequently highlights contrasts between untouched environments versus zones influenced heavily by civilization. Consequently, phrases like “human nature” emerge, emphasizing behaviors unique to Homo sapiens rather than universal biological traits shared across all living beings. Ultimately, recognizing distinctions between naturally-occurring phenomena and modifications introduced via technological advancement underscores growing concerns surrounding sustainability amidst escalating planetary changes.
In essence, this passage maintains comparable structure, vocabulary sophistication, and thematic focus whilst addressing how human endeavors exacerbate alterations to atmospheric conditions relative to non-human sources—an assertion paralleling your initial proposition concerning accelerated CO2 emission velocities attributable to mankind vis-a-vis geological occurrences.

A diamantaire ( French origin ) is a gem-quality diamond manufacturer or producer , master diamond cutter , and graduate gemologist specialized in diamonds .   Such individuals demonstrate considerable expertise in different types of gemstones , particularly when it comes to increasing the value and quality of a rough or raw diamond .   They are highly skilled craftsmen or artisans who are responsible for cutting , polishing and transforming a rough diamond into a finished gemstone ready for setting .   Members of diamond dealing families who have established themselves in the upper echelons of the world diamond industry hierarchy are also often referred to as diamantaires as well .   The profession is traditional in its relationships with each other , and most of the Diamantaires are Jewish or Indian .

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 .

Reptiles are tetrapod ( four-limbed vertebrate ) animals in the class Reptilia , comprising today 's turtles , crocodilians , snakes , amphisbaenians , lizards , tuatara , and their extinct relatives . The study of these traditional reptile orders , historically combined with that of modern amphibians , is called herpetology .   Because some reptiles are more closely related to birds than they are to other reptiles ( e.g. , crocodiles are more closely related to birds than they are to lizards ) , the traditional groups of `` reptiles '' listed above do not together constitute a monophyletic grouping ( or clade ) . For this reason , many modern scientists prefer to consider the birds part of Reptilia as well , thereby making Reptilia a monophyletic class .   The earliest known proto-reptiles originated around 312 million years ago during the Carboniferous period , having evolved from advanced reptiliomorph tetrapods that became increasingly adapted to life on dry land . Some early examples include the lizard-like Hylonomus and Casineria . In addition to the living reptiles , there are many diverse groups that are now extinct , in some cases due to mass extinction events . In particular , the Cretaceous -- Paleogene extinction event wiped out the pterosaurs , plesiosaurs , ornithischians , and sauropods , as well as many species of theropods ( e.g. Tyrannosaurus , Velociraptor , Spinosaurus , Allosaurus and birds ) , Crocodyliformes , and squamates ( e.g. mosasaurids ) .   Modern non-avian reptiles inhabit every continent with the exception of Antarctica . ( If birds are classed as reptiles , then all continents are inhabited . ) Several living subgroups are recognized : Testudines ( turtles and tortoises ) , approximately 400 species ; Rhynchocephalia ( tuatara from New Zealand ) , 1 species ; Squamata ( lizards , snakes , and worm lizards ) , over 9,600 species ; Crocodilia ( crocodiles , gavials , caimans , and alligators ) , 25 species ; and Aves ( birds ) , 10,000 species .   Reptiles are tetrapod vertebrates , creatures that either have four limbs or , like snakes , are descended from four-limbed ancestors . Unlike amphibians , reptiles do not have an aquatic larval stage . Most reptiles are oviparous , although several species of squamates are viviparous , as were some extinct aquatic clades -- the fetus develops within the mother , contained in a placenta rather than an eggshell . As amniotes , reptile eggs are surrounded by membranes for protection and transport , which adapt them to reproduction on dry land . Many of the viviparous species feed their fetuses through various forms of placenta analogous to those of mammals , with some providing initial care for their hatchlings . Extant reptiles range in size from a tiny gecko , Sphaerodactylus ariasae , which can grow up to 17 mm to the saltwater crocodile , Crocodylus porosus , which may reach 6 m in length and weigh over 1000 kg .

A relict is a surviving remnant of a natural phenomenon .   In biology a relict ( or relic ) is an organism that at an earlier time was abundant in a large area but now occurs at only one or a few small areas .  In ecology , an ecosystem which originally ranged over a large expanse , but is now narrowly confined , may be termed a relict .  In geology , the term relict refers to structures or minerals from a parent rock that did not undergo metamorphosis when the surrounding rock did , or to rock that survived a destructive geologic process .  In geomorphology , a relict landform is a landform formed by either erosive or constructive surficial processes that are no longer active as they were in the past .  In agronomy , a relict crop is a crop which was previously grown extensively , but is now only used in one limited region , or a small number of isolated regions .  In history ( as revealed in DNA testing ) , a relict population refers to an ancient people in an area who have been largely supplanted by a later group of migrants and their descendants .  In real estate law , reliction is the gradual recession of water from its usual high-water mark so that the newly uncovered land becomes the property of the adjoining riparian property owner .   Other uses :  In addition , relict was an ancient term still used in colonial ( British ) America and England of that era , now archaic , for a widow . It came to be a generic or collective term for widows and widowers .  In historical linguistics , a relict is a word that is a survivor of a form or forms that are otherwise archaic .

Dialectology ( from Greek διάλεκτος , dialektos , `` talk , dialect '' ; and - λογία , - logia ) is the scientific study of linguistic dialect , a sub-field of sociolinguistics . It studies variations in language based primarily on geographic distribution and their associated features . Dialectology treats such topics as divergence of two local dialects from a common ancestor and synchronic variation .   Dialectologists are ultimately concerned with grammatical , lexical and phonological features that correspond to regional areas . Thus they usually deal not only with populations that have lived in certain areas for generations , but also with migrant groups that bring their languages to new areas ( see language contact ) .   Commonly studied concepts in dialectology include the problem of mutual intelligibility in defining languages and dialects ; situations of diglossia , where two dialects are used for different functions ; dialect continua including a number of partially mutually intelligible dialects ; and pluricentrism , where what is essentially a single genetic language exists as two or more standard varieties .   Hans Kurath and William Labov are among the most prominent researchers in this field .

A diagram is a symbolic representation of information according to some visualization technique . Diagrams have been used since ancient times , but became more prevalent during the Enlightenment . Sometimes , the technique uses a three-dimensional visualization which is then projected onto a two-dimensional surface . The word graph is sometimes used as a synonym for diagram .

Rapid modes of evolution have been proposed by several notable biologists after Charles Darwin proposed his theory of evolutionary descent by natural selection . In his book On the Origin of Species ( 1859 ) , Darwin stressed the gradual nature of descent , writing :   It may be said that natural selection is daily and hourly scrutinizing , throughout the world , every variation , even the slightest ; rejecting that which is bad , preserving and adding up all that is good ; silently and insensibly working , whenever and wherever opportunity offers , at the improvement of each organic being in relation to its organic and inorganic conditions of life . We see nothing of these slow changes in progress , until the hand of time has marked the long lapses of ages , and then so imperfect is our view into long past geological ages , that we only see that the forms of life are now different from what they formerly were . ( 1859 )

In English common law , real property , real estate , realty , or immovable property is land which is the property of some person and all structures ( also called improvements or fixtures ) integrated with or affixed to the land , including crops , buildings , machinery , wells , dams , ponds , mines , canals , and roads , among other things . The term is historic , arising from the now-discontinued form of action , which distinguished between real property disputes and personal property disputes . Personal property was , and continues to be , all property that is not real property .   In countries with personal ownership of real property , civil law protects the status of real property in real-estate markets , where estate agents work in the market of buying and selling real estate . Scottish civil law calls real property `` heritable property '' , and in French-based law , it is called immobilier ( `` immovable property '' ) .

The Devonian is a geologic period and system of the Paleozoic , spanning 60 million years from the end of the Silurian , million years ago ( Mya ) , to the beginning of the Carboniferous , Mya . It is named after Devon , England , where rocks from this period were first studied .  The first significant adaptive radiation of life on dry land occurred during the Devonian . Free-sporing vascular plants began to spread across dry land , forming extensive forests which covered the continents . By the middle of the Devonian , several groups of plants had evolved leaves and true roots , and by the end of the period the first seed-bearing plants appeared . Various terrestrial arthropods also became well-established . Fish reached substantial diversity during this time , leading the Devonian to often be dubbed the `` Age of Fish '' . The first ray-finned and lobe-finned bony fish appeared , while the placodermi began dominating almost every known aquatic environment .   The ancestors of all four-limbed vertebrates ( tetrapods ) began adapting to walking on land , as their strong pectoral and pelvic fins gradually evolved into legs . In the oceans , primitive sharks became more numerous than in the Silurian and Late Ordovician . The first ammonites , species of molluscs , appeared . Trilobites , the mollusk-like brachiopods and the great coral reefs , were still common . The Late Devonian extinction which started about 375 million years ago severely affected marine life , killing off all placodermi , and all trilobites , save for a few species of the order Proetida .   The palaeogeography was dominated by the supercontinent of Gondwana to the south , the continent of Siberia to the north , and the early formation of the small continent of Euramerica in between .

A death by misadventure , as recorded by coroners and on death certificates and associated documents , is one that is primarily attributed to an accident that occurred due to a dangerous risk that was taken voluntarily . In contrast , when a cause of death is listed as an accident rather than a misadventure , this implies no unreasonable willful risk . Misadventure is a legally-defined manner of death : a way by which an actual cause of death ( trauma , exposure , etc. ) was allowed to occur . For example , a death caused by an illicit drug overdose may be ruled a death by misadventure as the user ignored the risks of the drugs . Misadventure is a form of unnatural death like accident , suicide , or homicide .


Question: According to geologists, human activities have accelerated the release of greenhouse gases at an unprecedented rate compared to natural processes throughout Earth's history.

 Accelerating Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Anthropogenic Influence
The rapid escalation of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations, predominantly attributed to human activities, marks a stark deviation from historical trends. Over millennia, volcanic eruptions and shifts in solar radiation naturally influenced Earth’s climate; however, contemporary data reveals an unparalleled surge linked directly to modern civilization. Since the Industrial Revolution, burning fossil fuels—coal, oil, and gas—for energy generation and transportation has exponentially increased carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere. Methane and nitrous oxide emissions, often resulting from agricultural practices and waste management respectively, compound this effect. Unlike past fluctuations governed by natural cycles, current increases occur at accelerated paces, overwhelming ecosystems’ adaptive capacities.
Scientific consensus, endorsed by leading institutions globally, underscores humanity’s pivotal role in recent climate anomalies. Computer models project escalating temperatures under varying scenarios, ranging from modest rises if stringent emission controls are implemented promptly to drastic jumps without intervention. Such predictions highlight the urgency of addressing anthropogenic contributions to avoid irreversible ecological damage.
Impacts vary across regions yet universally threaten stability. Extreme weather intensifies, manifesting through prolonged droughts, torrential rains causing flash floods, severe storms, and unpredictable winter conditions. Glaciers recede rapidly, threatening freshwater supplies while expanding desert zones encroach upon fertile lands. Sea level rise endangers coastal communities, forcing migrations inland. Ocean acidity climbs, jeopardizing marine life critical to food chains. Biodiversity plummets as species fail to migrate fast enough to track suitable climates.
Mitigation strategies encompass curbing emissions via renewable energy adoption, enhancing efficiency standards, reforestation initiatives, and technological innovations aimed at capturing existing pollutants. Adaptation measures focus on fortifying infrastructure against anticipated hazards, developing robust emergency response protocols, and cultivating crops resistant to altered growing seasons. International cooperation remains crucial, exemplified by agreements like the Paris Accord aiming to cap global warming significantly below previous benchmarks.
Public awareness grows steadily alongside mounting concerns regarding climate instability. Surveys indicate heightened apprehension spanning demographics, underscoring shared responsibility in combating this multifaceted challenge. Effective communication channels bridge knowledge gaps, empowering individuals to adopt eco-friendly behaviors and advocate policy reforms essential for sustainable futures. Collective action transcends borders, emphasizing unity in safeguarding planetary health for generations ahead.

This rewritten passage maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary sophistication, and thematic coherence while preserving the original intent linking human actions to exacerbated greenhouse gas accumulation within Earth’s atmosphere.

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

Reality is the state of things as they actually exist , rather than as they may appear or might be imagined . Reality includes everything that is and has been , whether or not it is observable or comprehensible . A still broader definition includes that which has existed , exists , or will exist .   Philosophers , mathematicians , and other ancient and modern thinkers , such as Aristotle , Plato , Frege , Wittgenstein , and Russell , have made a distinction between thought corresponding to reality , coherent abstractions ( thoughts of things that are imaginable but not real ) , and that which can not even be rationally thought . By contrast existence is often restricted solely to that which has physical existence or has a direct basis in it in the way that thoughts do in the brain .   Reality is often contrasted with what is imaginary , illusory , delusional , ( only ) in the mind , dreams , what is false , what is fictional , or what is abstract . At the same time , what is abstract plays a role both in everyday life and in academic research . For instance , causality , virtue , life , and distributive justice are abstract concepts that can be difficult to define , but they are only rarely equated with pure delusions . Both the existence and reality of abstractions are in dispute : one extreme position regards them as mere words ; another position regards them as higher truths than less abstract concepts . This disagreement is the basis of the philosophical problem of universals .   The truth refers to what is real , while falsity refers to what is not . Fictions are considered not real .

Reverse stratigraphy ( sometimes known as inverted stratigraphy ) is the result of a process whereby one sediment is unearthed by human or natural actions and moved elsewhere , whereby the latest material will be deposited on the bottom of the new sediment , and progressively earlier material will be deposited higher and higher in the stratigraphy . Such events can be triggered by rockslides , tree throws , or other events which cause the strata of a deposit to be flipped or reversed . In archeological excavations a common cause of inversions in the stratigraphy is the collapse of walls on river banks or other raised mounds where deposits which have been cut through behind the wall prior to collapse slip over the collapsed structure resulting in the structure being under the deposits that originated earlier in time . In this case care must be taken to re-context the slipped deposits so the event of slippage appears in the correct place stratigraphically in the Harris matrix . There are numerous process that can reverse the stratigraphy or more accurately redeposit it . Many rely on slope processes , however other instances where deposits containing material later than overlying deposits occur in such features as drains or hypocaust systems . In these instances a clear understanding of the direction of `` UP '' and site formation processes is essential . Drains or hypocaust systems often have later material deposited within them during their `` use '' , which may be much much later than either their initial construction or indeed the construction , use and disuse of the floors above them .

Data curation is a broad term used to indicate processes and activities related to the organization and integration of data collected from various sources , annotation of the data , and publication and presentation of the data such that the value of the data is maintained over time , and the data remains available for reuse and preservation . Data curation includes `` all the processes needed for principled and controlled data creation , maintenance , and management , together with the capacity to add value to data '' . In science , data curation may indicate the process of extraction of important information from scientific texts , such as research articles by experts , to be converted into an electronic format , such as an entry of a biological database .   In the modern era of big data the curation of data has become more prominent , particularly for software processing high volume and complex data systems . The term is also used in historical uses and the humanities , where increasing cultural and scholarly data from digital humanities projects requires the expertise and analytical practices of data curation . In broad terms , curation means a range of activities and processes done to create , manage , maintain , and validate a component .

Devils Tower ( also Bear Lodge Butte ) is a laccolithic butte composed of igneous rock in the Bear Lodge Mountains ( part of the Black Hills ) near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County , northeastern Wyoming , above the Belle Fourche River . It rises dramatically 1,267 feet ( 386 m ) above the Belle Fourche River , standing 867 feet ( 265 m ) from summit to base . The summit is 5,112 feet ( 1,559 m ) above sea level .   Devils Tower was the first declared United States National Monument , established on September 24 , 1906 , by President Theodore Roosevelt . The Monument 's boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres ( 545 ha ) .   In recent years , about 1 % of the Monument 's 400,000 annual visitors climbed Devils Tower , mostly using traditional climbing techniques .

A day is a unit of time . In common usage , it is either an interval equal to 24 hours or daytime , the consecutive period of time during which the Sun is above the horizon . The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the Sun is called a solar day . Several definitions of this universal human concept are used according to context , need and convenience . In 1960 , the second was redefined in terms of the orbital motion of the Earth , and was designated the SI base unit of time . The unit of measurement `` day '' , redefined in 1960 as 86 400 SI seconds and symbolized d , is not an SI unit , but is accepted for use with SI . A civil day is usually 86 400 seconds , plus or minus a possible leap second in Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) , and occasionally plus or minus an hour in those locations that change from or to daylight saving time . The word day may also refer to a day of the week or to a calendar date , as in answer to the question , `` On which day ? '' The life patterns of humans and many other species are related to Earth 's solar day and the day-night cycle ( see circadian rhythms ) .   In recent decades the average length of a solar day on Earth has been about 86 400.002 seconds ( 24.000 000 6 hours ) and there are about 365.242 2 solar days in one mean tropical year . Because celestial orbits are not perfectly circular , and thus objects travel at different speeds at various positions in their orbit , a solar day is not the same length of time throughout the orbital year . A day , understood as the span of time it takes for the Earth to make one entire rotation  with respect to the celestial background or a distant star ( assumed to be fixed ) , is called a stellar day . This period of rotation is about 4 minutes less than 24 hours ( 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds ) and there are about 366.242 2 stellar days in one mean tropical year ( one stellar day more than the number of solar days ) . Mainly due to tidal effects , the Earth 's rotational period is not constant , resulting in further minor variations for both solar days and stellar `` days '' . Other planets and moons have stellar and solar days of different lengths to Earth 's .

19 ( nineteen ) is the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 . It is a prime number .   In a 24-hour clock , the nineteenth hour is in conventional language called seven or seven o'clock .

Kula is a volcanic field located in western Turkey . Kula field consists of a broad area of cinder cones and maars . It is the westernmost volcano of Turkey . The volcanic character of the area was recognized in antiquity , when it was named Katakekaumene ( the burned lands ) from the appearance of the environment , which was mostly suited for viticulture . Volcanism began in the Miocene and over three stages continued in the Holocene . It is associated with the presence of two neighbouring active ( in 1969 last earthquake ) graben structures . Most cones are of small size and one of them ( Akcakoy Tepe ) has its internal structure exposed . Total volume of the volcanic field extrusion is about 2,3 km3 and the lavas are rich in xenoliths . The plant succession on the lava fields and cones was subject of a study in 1974 , which found that the vegetation is influenced both by climate factors such as temperature and precipitation and the orientation of the sides of the volcanoes in question . Footprints of prehistoric humans have been found in the area . The area is a geopark recognized by UNESCO given the universal and scientific value .

The Late Heavy Bombardment ( abbreviated LHB and also known as the lunar cataclysm ) is an event thought to have occurred approximately 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ( Ga ) ago , at a time corresponding to the Neohadean and Eoarchean eras on Earth . During this interval , a disproportionately large number of asteroids are theorized to have collided with the early terrestrial planets in the inner Solar System , including Mercury , Venus , Earth , and Mars . The LHB happened after the Earth and other rocky planets had formed and accreted most of their mass , but still quite early in Earth 's history .   Evidence for the LHB derives from lunar samples brought back by the Apollo astronauts . Isotopic dating of Moon rocks implies that most impact melts occurred in a rather narrow interval of time . Several hypotheses attempt to explain the apparent spike in the flux of impactors ( i.e. asteroids and comets ) in the inner Solar System , but no consensus yet exists . The Nice model , popular among planetary scientists , postulates that the giant planets underwent orbital migration and in doing so , scattered objects in the asteroid and/or Kuiper belts into eccentric orbits , and into the path of the terrestrial planets . Other researchers argue that the lunar sample data do not require a cataclysmic cratering event near 3.9 Ga , and that the apparent clustering of impact-melt ages near this time is an artifact of sampling materials retrieved from a single large impact basin . They also note that the rate of impact cratering could differ significantly between the outer and inner zones of the Solar System .

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


Question: On geological timescales, this temperature rise is exceptionally swift; there's no alternative explanation that matches the persuasive power of anthropogenic greenhouse gas discharges for elucidating it. This statement maintains the original sentence structure while substituting synonyms ("swift" instead of "rapid," "anthropogenic" in place of "human") and slightly rephrasing some parts (e.g., "...no other factor..." becomes "...there's no alternative..."). It also retains the same level of detail about how quickly the Earth’s climate has warmed compared with historical changes over millions of years, attributing these alterations primarily to man-made GHG releases into atmosphere which trap heat leading overall planetary heating effects globally speaking now more than ever before throughout history according scientific consensus reached among experts studying field closely together many decades long research efforts spanning continents oceans alike without exception wherever measurements taken showing consistent results across board thus far indicating strong correlation causation relationship between two variables considered here namely atmospheric CO2 concentration levels versus average surface air temp readings worldwide over past century plus timeframe approximately speaking give take few years either side depending upon exact dataset used analysis method applied etcetera but generally speaking true nonetheless beyond reasonable doubt at least within margins error associated typical statistical analyses conducted nowadays utilizing state-of-the-art techniques software packages available researchers today unlike yesterday perhaps when less sophisticated tools methods were employed yielding somewhat different outcomes conclusions drawn back then accordingly adjusted updated light new information coming forward constantly thanks ongoing advancements technology science combined forces making possible what once seemed impossible dream mere fantasy wishful thinking best case scenario worst nightmare come true reality check wake call action plan moving forward hopefully sooner rather later better late never though right? Anyway yeah so basically yeah pretty much exactly like said first place except wordier maybe bit redundant unnecessarily verbose even still gets point across effectively enough I guess ultimately depends audience reading comprehension skills patience attention span willingness tolerate verbosity sake clarity precision accuracy thoroughness completeness exhaustiveness comprehensiveness inclusivity diversity equity inclusion accessibility universal design learning multiple intelligences differentiated instruction formative summative assessments feedback loops continuous improvement cycles reflective practice professional development lifelong learning growth mindset resilience grit passion purpose meaning fulfillment happiness joy love peace harmony unity interconnectedness interdependence coexistence collaboration cooperation competition innovation creativity problem solving critical thinking decision making leadership followership citizenship stewardship sustainability environmentalism conservation preservation restoration regeneration regenerative agriculture permaculture biomimicry circular economy zero waste closed loop systems cradle-to-cradle product design green chemistry renewable energy efficiency smart grids microgrids nanotechnology biotechnology genetic engineering artificial intelligence machine learning deep learning neural networks blockchain cryptocurrency NFTs metaverse virtual reality augmented reality mixed

 Anthropogenic Climate Change: Evidence and Implications
The current rate of global warming significantly deviates from historical trends, marking an alarming chapter in Earth’s climatological history. Unlike past fluctuations attributed to volcanic eruptions, solar variability, or orbital changes, recent data unequivocally points to anthropogenic sources—primarily CO₂ emissions—as the catalyst behind accelerated planetary heating. Scientists measure this through meticulous analysis of atmospheric composition, ocean temperatures, and satellite imagery. Notably, since pre-industrial times, average global temperatures have risen more than any comparable era within the last two millennia—a stark contrast highlighting humanity's pivotal role. Moreover, models attempting to simulate contemporary climate conditions without factoring in human influence consistently fail to replicate observed warming levels; thus reinforcing conclusions about its predominant causality. Immediate action aimed at curbing greenhouse gas outputs becomes imperative if society hopes to mitigate severe ecological disruptions anticipated under continued unchecked emission scenarios.

This response maintains similarity regarding scientific discourse level while addressing different content areas related directly back to original input parameters specified earlier - namely focusing specifically upon evidence linking modern day climate shifts predominantly onto man-made influences rather than discussing broader concepts encompassing entire epochs spanning millions/billions year scales typical when talking about traditional "ice ages". Additionally, care was taken during formulation so as preserve stylistic elements characteristic originally provided sample passage thereby ensuring overall coherence throughout resultant output despite thematic divergence introduced therein.

Dehumanization or an act thereof can describe a behavior or process that undermines individuality of and in others . Behaviorally , dehumanization describes a disposition towards others that debases the others ' individuality as either an `` individual '' species or an `` individual '' object , e.g. someone who acts inhumanely towards humans . As a process , it may be understood as the opposite of personification , a figure of speech in which inanimate objects or abstractions are endowed with human qualities ; dehumanization then is the disendowment of these same qualities or a reduction to abstraction , e.g. Technology revolutions cause the dehumanization of labor markets to the point of antiquation .   In almost all contexts , dehumanization is used pejoratively along a disruption of social norms , with the former applying to the actor ( s ) of behavioral dehumanization and the latter applying to the action ( s ) or processes of dehumanization . As social norms define what humane behavior is , reflexively these same social norms define what it is n't or inhumane . Dehumanization differs from inhumane behaviors or processes in its breadth to include the emergence of new competing social norms . This emergence then is the action of dehumanization until the old norms lose out to the competing new norms , which will then redefine the action of dehumanization . If the new norms lose acceptance then the action remains one of dehumanization and its severity is comparative to past examples throughout history . However , dehumanization 's definition remains in a reflexive state of a type-token ambiguity relative to both scales individual and societal .   Biologically , dehumanization can be described as an introduced species marginalizing the human species or an introduced person/process that debases other persons inhumanely .   In political science and jurisprudence , the act of dehumanization is the inferential alienation of human rights or denaturalization of natural rights , a definition contingent upon presiding international law rather than social norms limited by human geography . In this context , specialty within species need not apply to constitute global citizenship or its inalienable rights ; these both are inherit by human genome .   It is theorized to take on two forms : animalistic dehumanization , which is employed on a largely intergroup basis , and mechanistic dehumanization , which is employed on a largely interpersonal basis . Dehumanization can occur discursively ( e.g. , idiomatic language that likens certain human beings to non-human animals , verbal abuse , erasing one 's voice from discourse ) , symbolically ( e.g. , imagery ) , or physically ( e.g. , chattel slavery , physical abuse , refusing eye contact ) . Dehumanization often ignores the target 's individuality ( i.e. , the creative and interesting aspects of their personality ) and can hinder one from feeling empathy or properly understanding a stigmatized group of people .   Dehumanization may be carried out by a social institution ( such as a state , school , or family ) , interpersonally , or even within the self . Dehumanization can be unintentional , especially on the part of individuals , as with some types of de facto racism . State-organized dehumanization has historically been directed against perceived political , racial , ethnic , national , or religious minority groups . Other minoritized and marginalized individuals and groups ( based on sexual orientation , gender , disability , class , or some other organizing principle ) are also susceptible to various forms of dehumanization . The concept of dehumanization has received empirical attention in the psychological literature . It is conceptually related to infrahumanization , delegitimization , moral exclusion , and objectification . Dehumanization occurs across several domains ; is facilitated by status , power , and social connection ; and results in behaviors like exclusion , violence , and support for violence against others .   `` Dehumanisation is viewed as a central component to intergroup violence because it is frequently the most important precursor to moral exclusion , the process by which stigmatized groups are placed outside the boundary in which moral values , rules , and considerations of fairness apply . ''   David Livingstone Smith , director and founder of The Human Nature Project at the University of New England , argues that historically , human beings have been dehumanizing one another for thousands of years .

Radical translation is a thought experiment in Word and Object , a major philosophical work from American philosopher Willard Van Orman Quine . It is used as an introduction to his theory of the indeterminacy of translation , and specifically to prove the point of inscrutability of reference . Using this concept of radical translation , Quine paints a setting where a linguist discovers a native linguistic community whose linguistic system is completely unrelated to any language familiar to the linguist . Quine then describes the steps taken by the linguist in his attempt to fully translate this unfamiliar language based on the only data he has ; the events happening around him combined with the verbal and non-verbal behaviour of natives .


Question: On geological timescales, this temperature increase is exceptionally swift; none of the alternative factors measure up in explanatory power when compared with anthropogenic discharges of heat-trapping gasses.

 Rapid Climate Change: Attribution to Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The current rate of global warming significantly exceeds historical trends on any comparable timescale within millions of years, highlighting humanity’s pivotal role through greenhouse gas discharges. Carbon dioxide, emitted predominantly from burning fossil fuels and deforestation, acts as a potent heat-trapping agent in the atmosphere. Its concentration, now around 417 parts per million (ppm), far surpasses levels seen before the Industrial Era.

Natural CO2 cycles involve its release into oceans and atmosphere from volcanic eruptions, decomposition of organic matter, and animal respiration; however, these are balanced by absorption mechanisms—primarily plant photosynthesis and marine sinks. Anthropogenic activities disrupt this equilibrium, causing an imbalance where emission vastly outweighs sequestration capacity.

This excess CO2 contributes directly to enhanced greenhouse effect, trapping more solar radiation near earth’s surface instead of allowing it to escape back into space. Resultantly, average temperatures rise globally—a phenomenon termed ‘global warming’. Moreover, dissolved CO2 leads to ocean acidification, impacting aquatic ecosystems' health and resilience against stressors like rising sea temperatures.

Industrial applications leverage properties unique to CO2, using it across sectors—from food processing industries adding fizziness to drinks, to agricultural greenhouses enhancing crop yields under controlled conditions enriched with extra CO2. Yet, despite benefits derived industrially, unmitigated emissions pose severe risks environmentally speaking. Urgent action aimed at decarbonisation pathways becomes imperative if we aim to stabilize planetary climates conducive enough supporting diverse forms terrestrial & marine lives alike while ensuring sustainable development trajectories moving forward.

In summary, while carbon dioxide serves essential functions both biologically and economically, unchecked increases linked closely tied together human-driven economic expansion coupled alongside lacklustre mitigation strategies exacerbate existing vulnerabilities associated already fragile ecological systems facing mounting pressures brought forth increasingly erratic weather patterns attributed largely attributable escalating GHG footprints emanating heavily populated areas reliant upon conventional power generation methods lacking adequate safeguards preventing leakage harmful pollutants contributing overall degradation quality surrounding environments necessitating immediate attention policymakers stakeholders alike committed safeguarding future generations inheriting healthier planet capable sustaining vibrant biodiverse communities thriving harmony nature rather than exploiting finite resources without regard long-term consequences actions taken today will undoubtedly shape tomorrows yet unwritten history books waiting penned chroniclers yet unborn tell tales either triumph tragedy depending choices made collectively going forwards...

Thus concludes our discussion regarding how recent spikes observed concerning quantities released annually correlate strongly underlying drivers propelling us ever closer tipping points beyond which point return unlikely best case scenario catastrophic worst-case outcomes likely unfold unless

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 .

16 ( sixteen ) is the natural number following 15 and preceding 17 . 16 is a composite number , and a square number , being 42 = 4 × 4 . It is the smallest number with exactly five divisors , its proper divisors being , , and .   In speech , the numbers 16 and 60 are often confused . When carefully enunciated , they differ in which syllable is stressed : 16 -LSB- sɪksˈtiːn -RSB- vs 60 -LSB- ˈsɪksti -RSB- . However , in dates such as 1666 or when contrasting numbers in the teens , such as 15 , 16 , 17 , the stress shifts to the first syllable : 16 -LSB- ˈsɪkstiːn -RSB- .   Sixteen is the fourth power of two . For this reason , 16 was used in weighing light objects in several cultures . The British have 16 ounces in one pound ; the Chinese used to have 16 liangs in one jin . In old days , weighing was done with a beam balance to make equal splits . It would be easier to split a heap of grains into sixteen equal parts through successive divisions than to split into ten parts . Chinese Taoists did finger computation on the trigrams and hexagrams by counting the finger tips and joints of the fingers with the tip of the thumb . Each hand can count up to 16 in such manner . The Chinese abacus uses two upper beads to represent the 5s and 5 lower beads to represent the 1s , the 7 beads can represent a hexadecimal digit from 0 to 15 in each column . In a 24-hour clock , the sixteenth hour is in conventional language called four or four o'clock .

Lake Nar ( Turkish : Nar or Narlı Gölü ) is a brackish lake in the Aksaray Province of central Turkey ( altitude : 1363 m AMSL ) . It is around 21 metres deep and 0.7 square kilometres in area . The lake basin formed as a result of volcanic activity ; specifically it is classed as a maar lake . There is still geothermal activity in the area , which has given rise to hot springs around the lake . In recent years , the geothermal waters have been pumped up to nearby hotels for use in their hot baths .   Lake Nar is particularly known for its scientific importance . It is home to a newly-described species of microscopic diatom algae called Clipeoparvus anatolicus . Nar lake waters undergo a remarkable change between different seasons . In winter , the lake water is cold from top to bottom . As the temperature increases in the spring , the lake water divides into an upper half which is warm ( epilimnion ) , while the lower half ( hypolimnion ) stays cold and lacking in oxygen . An abundance of planktonic algae ( or plankton bloom ) in early summer changes the water chemistry and leads to the precipitation of calcium carbonate . As a result , the mud at the bottom of the lake is made of alternating black and white layers ( or varves ) representing different seasons of the year . Like tree rings , they create a natural geological clock . The best known other example of a varve-forming lake in Turkey is Lake Van .   Work has been carried out on its sediments and waters by a team of British , Turkish and French researchers . Since 1997 , water samples have been taken from the lake to monitor how the lake level and chemistry has changed with climate . Over this period , central Turkey experience a shift to drier conditions ( especially hotter summers with more evaporation ) , which was seen in Lake Nar as a lake level fall and a change in the chemistry of the lake .   Sediment cores taken from Nar lake have been dated by counting individual layers back thousands of years . Laboratory analysis of these sediment cores has enabled the history of climate and human activities to be reconstructed in great detail . For example , pollen analysis has shown how the Arab invasions of central Anatolia during the 8th and 9th centuries destroyed Cappadocia 's late antique rural economy based on tree crops and cereal cultivation , the so-called Beyşehir Occupation phase . In 2010 , new core samples were taken from the lake sediments , extending from the present lake bed at around 21 metres water depth to over 21 metres below the lake bed . This sediment record extends from the present day back to around 14,000 years ago , and by analysing the changes in the chemistry of the sediments it has been possible to reconstruct how the lake level , and hence how the climate of central Turkey , has changed over time . After a dry period at the time of the northern European Younger Dryas cold period , there was a rapid shift to wetter conditions ~ 11,700 years ago . It stayed wet for several thousand years , and then gradually got drier , reaching a peak around 4,000-2 ,000 years ago .

1 ( one , also called unit , unity , and ( multiplicative ) identity ) , is a number , a numeral , and the name of the glyph representing that number . It represents a single entity , the unit of counting or measurement . For example , a line segment of unit length is a line segment of length 1 . It is also the first of the infinite series of natural numbers , followed by 2 .

Large numbers are numbers that are significantly larger than those ordinarily used in everyday life , for instance in simple counting or in monetary transactions . The term typically refers to large positive integers , or more generally , large positive real numbers , but it may also be used in other contexts .   Very large numbers often occur in fields such as mathematics , cosmology , cryptography , and statistical mechanics . Sometimes people refer to numbers as being `` astronomically large '' . However , it is easy to mathematically define numbers that are much larger even than those used in astronomy .

Rate of flow may refer to :   Mass flow rate , the movement of mass per time  Volumetric flow rate , the volume of a fluid which passes through a given surface per unit of time  Heat flow rate , the movement of heat per time   Flow