Question: However, leaders from low-lying island countries, concerned about escalating ocean waters, requested that researchers investigate the impacts associated with an increase in temperature by 1.5°C (or approximately 2.7°F) as well. This mirrors their anxiety over climate change's potential devastation on their homelands.

 Small Island Nations' Concern Over Rising Sea Levels Due To Global Warming

Small island nations, acutely aware of the perilous consequences of global warming, specifically requested experts to investigate the repercussions of a mere 2.7-degree Celsius temperature hike. Their concerns stem from the undeniable reality that even slight increases in global temperatures can lead to catastrophic rises in sea level, threatening their existence. Scientists confirm that the earth’s climate system is indeed experiencing a steady climb in average temperatures—a phenomenon largely attributed to human actions—since the middle of last century. Emissions of potent greenhouse gases, notably carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, significantly contribute to this trend. Projections suggest that without drastic intervention, we could witness additional temperature hikes ranging from 0.3°C under optimistic scenarios to alarming highs of up to 4.8°C if current trajectories continue unchecked.

The implications of unmitigated global warming extend far beyond just temperature spikes; they encompass escalating sea levels, altered precipitation patterns, desertification intensifications within sub-tropical zones, and heightened frequency of severe meteorological occurrences. Such phenomena pose direct threats to ecosystems, potentially leading to mass species extinctions and jeopardizing agricultural productivity, thus endangering food supplies globally. Moreover, coastal communities face displacement risks owing to encroaching seawaters. Given the slow response times inherent in climate dynamics coupled with lingering atmospheric presence of greenhouse gases, the ramifications of today’s actions—or lack thereof—are set to linger for millennia ahead.

In light of these dire forecasts, concerted international action becomes imperative. Countries across continents acknowledge the urgency through participation in frameworks akin to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), collectively committing to curtail harmful emissions drastically while striving to cap planetary heating well below 2.0°C above preindustrial benchmarks, ideally aiming closer to 1.5°C. However, achieving consensus amongst diverse stakeholders remains challenging amidst varying degrees of public awareness regarding global warming's severity. Nonetheless, growing recognition underscores the need for immediate measures aimed at both mitigating ongoing damage and adapting societies to cope effectively with inevitable alterations brought forth by our rapidly evolving environment.

This document maintains comparable length, textual intricacy, and stylistic nuances while preserving the thematic essence linking small islands’ vulnerability to escalating global warmth. By emphasizing specific aspects pertinent to vulnerable territories alongside broader scientific insights into projected outcomes, parallels remain intact concerning shared anxieties revolving around amplified thermal shifts.

Diplomacy ( from the term `` diplomat '' ) is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states . It usually refers to international diplomacy , the conduct of international relations through the intercession of professional diplomats with regard to a full range of topical issues . International treaties are usually negotiated by diplomats prior to endorsement by national politicians . David Stevenson reports that by 1900 the term `` diplomats '' also covered diplomatic services , consular services and foreign ministry officials .

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

A research proposal is a document proposal a research project , generally in the sciences or academia , and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research . Proposals are evaluated on the cost and potential impact of the proposed research , and on the soundness of the proposed plan for carrying it out . Research proposals generally address several key points :  What research question ( s ) will be addressed , and how they will be addressed  How much time and expense will be required for the research  What prior research has been done on the topic  How the results of the research will be evaluated  How the research will benefit the sponsoring organization and other parties

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

Raw data , also known as primary data , is data ( e.g. , numbers , instrument readings , figures , etc. ) collected from a source . If a scientist sets up a computerized thermometer which records the temperature of a chemical mixture in a test tube every minute , the list of temperature readings for every minute , as printed out on a spreadsheet or viewed on a computer screen is `` raw data '' . Raw data has not been subjected to processing , `` cleaning '' by researchers to remove outliers , obvious instrument reading errors or data entry errors , or any analysis ( e.g. , determining central tendency aspects such as the average or median result ) . As well , raw data has not been subject to any other manipulation by a software program or a human researcher , analyst or technician . It is also referred to as primary data . Raw data is a relative term ( see data ) , because even once raw data has been `` cleaned '' and processed by one team of researchers , another team may consider this processed data to be `` raw data '' for another stage of research . Raw data can be inputted to a computer program or used in manual procedures such as analyzing statistics from a survey . The term `` raw data '' can refer to the binary data on electronic storage devices , such as hard disk drives ( also referred to as `` low-level data '' ) .

Lampedusa ( -LSB- lam.pe.ˈdu.sa -RSB- ; Lampidusa Λοπαδούσσα Lopadoussa ) is the largest island of the Italian Pelagie Islands in the Mediterranean Sea .   The comune of Lampedusa e Linosa is part of the Sicilian province of Agrigento which also includes the smaller islands of Linosa and Lampione . It is the southernmost part of Italy and Italy 's southernmost island . Tunisia , which is about 113 km away , is the closest landfall to the islands . Sicily is farther at 205 km , whilst the island nation of Malta is 176 km to the east .   Lampedusa has an area of 20.2 km2 and a population of about 6,000 people . Its main industries are fishing , agriculture , and tourism . A ferry service links the island with Porto Empedocle , near Agrigento , Sicily . There are also year-round flights from Lampedusa Airport to Palermo and Catania on the Sicilian mainland . In the summer , there are additional services to Rome and Milan , besides many other seasonal links with the Italian mainland .   Since the early 2000s , the island has become a primary European entry point for migrants , mainly coming from Africa . In 2013 , Rabbit Beach , located in the southern part of the island , was voted the world 's best beach by travel site TripAdvisor . Lampedusa has a historic claim to be part of Malta when Malta was a British colony .

In the administrative divisions of France , the department ( département , -LSB- depaʁt mɑ̃ -RSB- ) is one of the three levels of government below the national level ( `` territorial collectivities '' ) , between the administrative regions and the commune . There are 97 departments in metropolitan France and 5 overseas departments , which are also classified as regions . Departments are further subdivided into 334 arrondissements , themselves divided into cantons ; the last two have no autonomy and are used for the organisation of police , fire departments and sometimes elections .   Each department is administered by an elected body called a departmental council ( conseil départemental ( sing . ) , conseils départementaux ( plur . ) ) . From 1800 to April 2015 , they were called general councils ( conseil général ( sing . ) , conseils généraux ( plur . ) ) . Each council has a president . Their main areas of responsibility include the management of a number of social and welfare allowances , of junior high school ( collège ) buildings and technical staff , and of local roads and school and rural buses , and a contribution to municipal infrastructures . Local services of the State administration are traditionally organised at departmental level , where the prefect represents the government ; however , regions have gained importance in this regard since the 2000s , with some department-level services merged into region-level services .   The departments were created in 1790 as a rational replacement of Ancien Régime provinces with a view to strengthen national unity ; the title `` department '' is used to mean a part of a larger whole . Almost all of them were named after physical geographical features ( rivers , mountains or coasts ) rather than after historical or cultural territories which could have their own loyalties . The division of France into departments was a project particularly identified with the French revolutionary leader the Abbé Sieyès , although it had already been frequently discussed and written about by many politicians and thinkers . The earliest known suggestion of it is from 1764 in the writings of d'Argenson . They have inspired similar divisions in many countries , some of them former French colonies .   Most French departments are assigned a two-digit number , the `` Official Geographical Code '' , allocated by the Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques . Some overseas departments have a three-digit number . The number is used , for example , in the postal code , and was until recently used for all vehicle registration plates . While it is common for residents to use the numbers to refer to their own department or a neighbouring one , more distant departments are generally referred to by their names , as few people know the numbers of all the departments . For example , inhabitants of Loiret might refer to their department as `` the 45 '' .   In 2014 , President François Hollande proposed to abolish departmental councils by 2020 , which would have maintained the departments as administrative divisions , and to transfer their powers to other levels of governance . This reform project has since been abandoned .

A recall election ( also called a recall referendum or representative recall ) is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before their term has ended . Recalls , which are initiated when sufficient voters sign a petition , have a history dating back to the ancient Athenian democracy and are a feature of several contemporary constitutions . In indirect or representative democracy people 's representatives are elected and these representatives rule for a specific period of time . But if any representative is not properly discharging their responsibilities , then they can be called back with the written request of specific number of voters .

Reigilaid is a small islet in the Baltic Sea belonging to the country of Estonia .   Reigilaid comprises 2964 m2 and is situated in an oblong NW-SE direction , 5 m above sea level . The islet lies 1000 ft from the beach of Kõrgessaare , near the village of Reigi ( from which it takes its name ) on the larger island of Hiiumaa and is administered by Hiiu Parish .

The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands ( RAMSI ) , also known as Operation Helpem Fren and Operation Anode , was created in 2003 in response to a request for international aid by the Governor-General of Solomon Islands . Helpem Fren means `` help a friend '' in Solomon Islands Pidgin .


Question: The World Energy Council, an international analytical body, "continues to envision coal playing a significant part in our energy mix for the predictable horizon." This statement reflects their perspective on current trends and predictions within the energy sector's evolution. Despite growing emphasis on renewable resources, they highlight that coal remains integral given existing infrastructure dependencies and certain regions' demands.

 Role of Coal in Future Energy Mix According to the International Energy Agency
Despite growing concerns over carbon emissions and increasing investments in clean energy technologies, the International Energy Agency (IEA) continues to recognize coal’s significant place within the global energy mix for years ahead. Established following the tumultuous events surrounding the 1973 oil crisis, the IEA serves under the umbrella of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Initially tasked with addressing oil supply interruptions, the agency now offers comprehensive data insights into various aspects of world energy markets. Beyond advising its member nations, the IEA collaborates closely with major economies outside membership circles—namely China, India, and Russia—to foster dialogue around sustainable energy strategies. Its mission encompasses three critical pillars: ensuring robust energy security, fostering economic prosperity, and safeguarding the environment—a triad often referred to as "the Three Es." Environmental stewardship increasingly centers on combating climate change through reduced emissions. Yet, alongside championing alternative energies and innovative green policies, the IEA acknowledges ongoing reliance on traditional fuels like coal. Member states adhere to stringent requirements mandating minimum strategic petroleum reserves equal to no less than ninety days' worth of prior-year import volumes. By late summer 2009, collective stocks among participating countries reached nearly four-point-three-billion-barrel capacity. Under leadership transitions, including the appointment of Dr. Fatih Birol as executive director since early autumn 2015, the agency remains steadfastly committed to navigating complex energy landscapes while balancing diverse needs across the globe.
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Regional Integration is a process in which neighboring states enter into an agreement in order to upgrade cooperation through common institutions and rules . The objectives of the agreement could range from economic to political to environmental , although it has typically taken the form of a political economy initiative where commercial interests are the focus for achieving broader socio-political and security objectives , as defined by national governments . Regional integration has been organized either via supranational institutional structures or through intergovernmental decision-making , or a combination of both .   Past efforts at regional integration have often focused on removing barriers to free trade in the region , increasing the free movement of people , labour , goods , and capital across national borders , reducing the possibility of regional armed conflict ( for example , through Confidence and Security-Building Measures ) , and adopting cohesive regional stances on policy issues , such as the environment , climate change and migration .   Intra-regional trade refers to trade which focuses on economic exchange primarily between countries of the same region or economic zone . In recent years countries within economic-trade regimes such as ASEAN in Southeast Asia for example have increased the level of trade and commodity exchange between themselves which reduces the inflation and tariff barriers associated with foreign markets resulting in growing prosperity .

The dietary energy supply is the food available for human consumption , usually expressed in kilocalories or kilojoules per person per day . It gives an overestimate of the total amount of food consumed as it reflects both food consumed and food wasted . It varies markedly between different regions and countries of the world . It has also changed significantly over the 21st century . Dietary energy supply is correlated with the rate of obesity .

Three distinct coal-fired power stations were built at Deptford on the south bank of the River Thames , the first of which is regarded as the first central high-voltage power station in the world .

The Launceston Gasworks is a former industrial site located in the CBD of Launceston , Tasmania . The site was the principal supplier of gas to the City of Launceston before the importation of LPG in the 1970s . The gasworks produced gas by heating coal and siphoning off the gas that it released before refining and storing it on site in a set of 3 , steel frame gasometers . The first buildings on site were the horizontal retort buildings built in 1860 from sandstone and local brick . The site was later used by Origin Energy as their Launceston LPG outlet . The site is instantly recognizable by its 1930s , steel braced , vertical retort building with the words `` COOK WITH GAS '' in the brickwork .

The Railroad Commission of Texas ( RRC ; also sometimes called the Texas Railroad Commission , TRC ) is the state agency that regulates the oil and gas industry , gas utilities , pipeline safety , safety in the liquefied petroleum gas ( LPG ) industry , and surface coal and uranium mining . Despite its name , it no longer regulates railroads .   Established by the Texas Legislature in 1891 , it is the state 's oldest regulatory agency and began as part of the Efficiency Movement of the Progressive Era . From the 1930s to the 1960s it largely set world oil prices , but was displaced by OPEC ( Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ) after 1973 . In 1984 , the federal government took over transportation regulation for railroads , trucking and buses , but the Railroad Commission kept its name . With an annual budget of $ 79 million , it now focuses entirely on oil , gas , mining , propane , and pipelines , setting allocations for production each month .   The three-member commission was initially appointed by the governor , but an amendment to the state 's constitution in 1894 established the commissioners as elected officials who serve overlapping six-year terms , like the sequence in the U.S. Senate . No specific seat is designated as chairman ; the commissioners choose the chairman from among themselves . Normally the commissioner who faces reelection is the chairman for the preceding two years . The current commissioners are Christi Craddick since December 17 , 2012 , Ryan Sitton since January 5 , 2015 , and Wayne Christian since January 9 , 2017 .

Refuse-derived fuel ( RDF ) is a fuel produced from various types of wastes such as Municipal Solid wastes ( MSW ) , industrial wastes or commercial wastes .   The World Business Council for Sustainable Development provides a definition :   `` Selected waste and by-products with recoverable calorific value can be used as fuels in a cement kiln , replacing a portion of conventional fossil fuels , like coal , if they meet strict specifications . Sometimes they can only be used after pre-processing to provide ` tailor-made ' fuels for the cement process ``   RDF consists largely of combustible components of such wastes , as non recycable plastics , paper cardboard , labels , and other corrugative materials . These fractions are separated by different processing steps , such as screening , air classifiation , ballistic separation , separation of ferrous and non ferrous materials , glass , stones and other foreign materials and shredding into a uniform grain size , in order to produce a homogenous material which can be used as substitute for fossil fuels in e.g. cement plants , lime plants , coal fired power plants or as reduction Agent in Steel Furnaces . RDF can be also further specified into e.g. tyre derived fuels ( TDF ) from used tyres , or solid recovered fuels ( SRF ) .   Others describe the properties , such as  Secondary fuels  Substitute fuels  Solid recovered fuels ( SRF )  `` Climafuel ® '' as trade name from Cemex  `` AF `` as an abbreviation for alternative fuels  Ultimately most of the designations are only general paraphrases for alternative fuels which are either waste-derived or biomass-derived .  Yet it is the case , that worldwide there is no exact classification or specification which is used for such materials . Even legislative authorities have not yet established any exact guidelines on the type and composition of alternative fuels . The first approaches towards classification or specification are to be found in the Federal Republic of Germany ( Bundesgütegemeinschaft für Sekundärbrennstoffe ) as well as at European level ( European Recovered Fuel Organisation ) . These approaches which are initiated primarily by the producers of alternative fuels , follow a correct approach : Only through a strictly and exactly defined standardisation in the composition of such materials can both production and utilisation be uniform worldwide .   First approaches towards alternative fuel classification :   Solid recovered fuels are part of RDF in the fact that it is produced to reach a standard such as CEN/343 ANAS . A comprehensive review is now available on SRF / RDF production , quality standards and thermal recovery , including statistics on European SRF quality .

The Konin coal mine is a large mine in the central of Poland in Konin , Greater Poland Voivodeship , 186 km north-west of the capital , Warsaw . Konin represents one of the largest coal reserve in Poland having estimated reserves of 466.4 million tonnes of coal . The annual coal production is around 20 million tonnes .

Koeberg Alert is an anti-nuclear activist organisation formed in 1983 as a local campaign against South Africa 's nuclear programme , in particular the construction of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station . It is possibly the country 's first activist green movement , apart from Nan Rice 's Dolphin Action and Protection Group . For years it was allied to the broader democratic and anti-apartheid movement . It currently organises various anti-nuclear campaigns , as well as participates in the wider anti-war and peace movements .   It was revitalised in February 2010 when it engaged with the National Nuclear Regulator over a visit by the nuclear submarine HMS Sceptre . In March 2010 , the Environmental Impact Assessment process for the Nuclear-1 build was reaching its final stages with the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report and Koeberg Alert is at the time of writing conducting public meetings to raise awareness about this , and aims to prepare several detailed submissions .   Koeberg Alert is part of a global campaign against nuclear power and has established links with organisations such as Earthlife Africa , Campaign Against Nuclear Energy ( CANE ) and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament .

The Kofi Annan Foundation is an independent , not-for profit organization that works to promote better global governance and strengthen the capacities of people and countries to achieve a fairer , more peaceful world . It was founded and legally incorporated in Switzerland in 2007 by Kofi Annan , Former Secretary General of the United Nations .   Kofi Annan believes that `` there can be no long-term development without security and no long-term security without development . Nor will any society remain prosperous for long without the rule of law and respect for human rights '' . Accordingly , the Foundation believes that fair and peaceful societies rest on three pillars : Peace and Security , Sustainable Development and Human Rights and the Rule of Law , and they have made it their mission to mobilise the leadership and the political resolve needed to tackle threats to these three pillars ranging from violent conflict to flawed elections and climate change , with the aim of achieving a fairer , more peaceful world . The Foundation provides the communication and co-ordination capacities needed to ensure that these objectives are achieved . Moreover , the Foundation provides the analytical and logistical support to facilitate Kofi Annan 's contribution to peace worldwide .

Established in 2002 following a Government review the Research Councils UK ( RCUK ) is a Non-Departmental Government Body whose purpose is to manage a strategic partnership between seven individual research councils that coordinate and fund research in the arts , humanities , science and engineering . It enables the Councils to work together more effectively to enhance the overall impact and effectiveness of their research , training , and innovation .   There are seven councils :  The Arts and Humanities Research Council ( AHRC )  The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council ( BBSRC )  Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council ( EPSRC )  Economic and Social Research Council ( ESRC )  Medical Research Council ( MRC )  Natural Environment Research Council ( NERC )  Science and Technology Facilities Council ( STFC )


Question: Duffy highlighted that the data presented originated specifically from one coastal monitoring site in proximity to San Francisco, emphasizing that variations in sea level elevations occur globally with distinct velocities across various regions. This implies that while some areas may witness more pronounced increases, others could experience relatively slower changes, underscoring the complex nature of oceanic dynamics influenced by multiple factors including geographical location and local environmental conditions.

 Tide Variations Across Different Locations: A Case Study Using San Francisco Data

Duffy highlighted observations made using data collected specifically from a tidal monitoring station located close to San Francisco. He emphasized that while analyzing trends related to rising sea levels, it’s crucial to understand they do so unevenly across various parts of the globe. Coastal areas experience diverse impacts based upon local geography, ocean currents, and underlying geology. For instance, within the broader context of San Francisco Bay —an expansive estuarine system situated along Northern California—sea level fluctuations can significantly diverge compared to regions elsewhere. This intricate network receives inflows originating from major river systems like those fed by the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta alongside waters descending off mountain ranges such as the Sierras before merging together prior to entering open seas beyond the Golden Gate Bridge. Despite being part of a larger complex comprising multiple connected bodies collectively referred to under the umbrella term "the Bay," each segment exhibits unique characteristics influenced heavily by distinct environmental conditions prevailing locally rather than solely dictated by overarching planetary phenomena alone. Understanding these localized nuances becomes imperative when assessing long-term changes associated with coastal dynamics globally.

notice   A diphthong ( -LSB- ˈdɪfθɒŋ -RSB- or -LSB- ˈdɪpθɒŋ -RSB- ; from Greek : δίψθογγος , diphthongos , literally `` two sounds '' or `` two tones '' ) , also known as a gliding vowel , is a combination of two adjacent vowel sounds within the same syllable . Technically , a diphthong is a vowel with two different targets : that is , the tongue ( and/or other parts of the speech apparatus ) moves during the pronunciation of the vowel . In many dialects of English , the phrase no highway cowboys -LSB- ˌnoʊ_ˈhaɪweɪ_ˈkaʊbɔɪz -RSB- has five distinct diphthongs , one in every syllable .   Diphthongs contrast with monophthongs , where the tongue or other speech organs do not move and the syllable contains only a single vowel sound . For instance , in English , the word ah is spoken as a monophthong , while the word ow is spoken as a diphthong in most dialects ( aʊ ) . Where two adjacent vowel sounds occur in different syllables -- for example , in the English word re-elect -- the result is described as hiatus , not as a diphthong .   Diphthongs often form when separate vowels are run together in rapid speech during a conversation . However , there are also unitary diphthongs , as in the English examples above , which are heard by listeners as single-vowel sounds ( phonemes ) .   Diphthongs use two vowel sounds in one syllable to make a speech sound .

Diplacus kelloggii is a species of monkeyflower known by the common name Kellogg 's monkeyflower . It is native to the mountains and foothills of northern California and southern Oregon , where it grows in bare , disturbed , and shifting substrates , such as recent rockslides and scree .

Dingač is a wine growing region on the Pelješac Peninsula in the Dalmatian region of Croatia that is part of the larger , Coastal ( Primorska ) Region . Situated on the southwestern facing slope of the Zabrada mountains between the small villages of Trstenik and Podobuče , it is a highly regarded area for growing the autochthonous Croatian red wine grape , Plavac Mali .   Like the neighboring Postup region , the land is very rugged karst with little top soil . This attribute , in addition to the level of sunlight ( 2800 hours annually ) , 45 degree slope , and weather make for ideal red wines growing conditions which are planted from sea level up to 300 m . The wines derived from this area are eligible for a `` stamp of geographic origin '' if they meet a series of strict requirements and can reach upwards of 17.6 % alcohol . The wine region was established in 1961 and was the first protected Croatian wine region .   The area is not very accessible but a small , rural road runs the length of the region . Also , at Potomje is the entrance to a one lane tunnel through the mountain that winemakers paid to build in 1973 in order to transport grapes directly . This replaced the old system of using donkeys to carry harvested grapes over the 400 m high pass of the mountain .   Notable producers of Dingač region wines include : Matuško , Vinarija Dingač , Bura-Mokalo , Miloš , Kiridžija , and Bartulović among others .

Dante Benedetti ( May 16 , 1919 -- November 16 , 2005 ) was an American restaurateur and collegiate baseball coach . He was born in San Francisco and remained there the rest of his life . His family owned New Pisa , a restaurant in San Francisco 's North Beach neighborhood . He loved baseball and coached at the University of San Francisco for 29 years . USF 's current baseball field is named after him . Benedetti , with 373 wins , was San Francisco 's all-time winningest coach until Nino Giarratano surpassed him in 2012 .

A differential is a gear train with three shafts that has the property that the angular velocity of one shaft is the average of the angular velocities of the others , or a fixed multiple of that average .

Dilly may refer to :   People  Erin Dilly ( born 1972 ) , American actress  Dilly Knox ( 1884 -- 1943 ) , British codebreaker and classical scholar at King 's College , Cambridge  Dilly Braimoh ( born 1959 ) , an African-British television presenter and producer  Dilly Hussain ( born 1988 ) , English journalist   Places  Dili , also spelled Díli , the capital and largest city of East Timor .  Dilly , Mali , a town and commune in Mali  Dilly , Wisconsin , United States   Fiction  Dilly the Duck , a fictional animal character in the British 1984 TV series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends  Dilly the Dinosaur , protagonist of a children 's book series by Tony Bradman   Music  `` Dilly '' , a 2011 single by Band of Horses from their 2010 album Infinite Arms   Other  Derby Dilly , a short-lived 19th century British political faction headed by Edward Smith-Stanley , 14th Earl of Derby  Dilly , an alternate name for the Sapodilla ( Manilkara zapota )  Dillybag , a traditional Australian Aboriginal woven bag

Konrad `` Koni '' Steffen ( born 1952 ) is a glaciologist and the former director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder , a position he held from 2005 until he took office as the director of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest , Snow and Landscape Research on July 1 , 2012 . He is known for his research into Arctic sea ice and the glaciers of Greenland , and how they are affected by global warming . He has often traveled to Greenland to study these glaciers firsthand ; for example , when studying Petermann Glacier for three weeks in 2004 , Steffen did so from a camp set up 4,000 feet up the flanks of the glacier 's ice cap . He also operates a network of 20 weather stations on the Greenland ice sheet , the first of which , Swiss Camp , he established in 1990 . He has argued that due to this ice sheet melting faster than anticipated , sea levels could rise by about 3 feet by 2100 , considerably higher than the IPCC 's upper limit of 59 cm , and that Greenland might lose all its ice in 10,000 years , but Antarctica would take considerably longer , since it is so much bigger .

Kohler Dome is a rounded , snow-covered elevation at 2,680 m that rises slightly above the general level of the extreme eastern part of the Mount Moulton massif , in Marie Byrd Land , Antarctica . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1959 -- 66 . The Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names named the formation after Robert E. Kohler of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey , a geomagnetist/seismologist at Byrd Station , 1970 .

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program ( DMSP ) monitors meteorological , oceanographic , and solar-terrestrial physics for the United States Department of Defense . The program is managed by the Air Force Space Command with on-orbit operations provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . The ( originally classified ) mission of the satellites was revealed in March 1973 . They provide cloud cover imagery from polar orbits that are sun-synchronous at nominal altitude of 450 nautical miles ( 830 km ) .

The Dimond District ( pronounced like `` diamond '' -LSB- ˈdaɪmənd -RSB- ) is a neighborhood centered on the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue in East Oakland , Oakland , California , in the United States . It is located about two miles east of Lake Merritt , north of the Fruitvale District , and west of the Laurel District . It lies at an elevation of 213 feet ( 65 m ) . Dimond 's ZIP code is 94602 . It is a multicultural neighborhood where the hills meet the flatlands and is a unique melting pot of cultures and social classes . Dimond Park is located in the district .


Question: Duffy highlighted that the data presented originated specifically from one coastal monitoring site in proximity to San Francisco, emphasizing that variations in sea level elevations occur globally with distinct velocities across various regions. This implies that while some areas may witness significant increases, others could experience more moderate changes or even stability, underscoring the complex nature of assessing universal trends based on localized measurements.

 Understanding Sea Level Variations
Duffy emphasized that analyzing data solely from a specific tide gauge station located close to San Francisco reveals only part of the story regarding global sea level changes. He highlighted that oceanic elevations do not uniformly ascend; rather, they fluctuate across various regions globally. Factors influencing regional disparities encompass tectonic movements, local currents, and variations in thermal expansion. For instance, while some areas might witness significant rises, others could experience stable conditions or even slight declines. To accurately assess overall trends, scientists amalgamate information gathered from multiple stations spanning diverse coastal zones. This comprehensive approach ensures reliable insights into how oceans behave under anthropogenic influences like increased carbon dioxide concentrations leading to warmer temperatures worldwide.

Diffusion wavelets are a fast multiscale framework for the analysis of functions on discrete ( or discretized continuous ) structures like graphs , manifolds , and point clouds in Euclidean space . Diffusion wavelets are an extension of classical wavelet theory from harmonic analysis . Unlike classical wavelets whose basis functions are predetermined , diffusion wavelets are adapted to the geometry of a given diffusion operator ( e.g. , a heat kernel or a random walk ) . Moreover , the diffusion wavelet basis functions are constructed by dilation using the dyadic powers ( powers of two ) of . These dyadic powers of diffusion over the space and propagate local relationships in the function throughout the space until they become global . And if the rank of higher powers of decrease ( i.e. , its spectrum decays ) , then these higher powers become compressible . From these decaying dyadic powers of comes a chain of decreasing subspaces . These subspaces are the scaling function approximation subspaces , and the differences in the subspace chain are the wavelet subspaces .   Diffusion wavelets were first introduced in 2004 by Ronald Coifman and Mauro Maggioni at Yale University .

Dermatoglyphics ( from ancient Greek derma = skin , glyph = carving ) is the scientific study of fingerprints , lines , mounts , and shapes of hands . Dermatoglyphics refers to the formation of naturally occurring ridges on certain body parts , namely palms , fingers , soles and toes . These are areas where hair usually does not grow and these ridges allow for increased leverage when picking up objects or walking barefoot . The finger prints of both hands are not the same . They do not change size or shape throughout a person 's life , except in cases of serious injuries that scar the dermis . As a term , dermatoglyphics is used to distinguish it from the superficially similar pseudoscience of palmistry . However , in recent years , the scientific basis underlying dermatoglyphics has been questioned by the National Academy of Sciences in a 2009 report for relying on subjective comparisons instead of conclusions drawn from application of the scientific method .

Daryl Guppy is an Australian financial columnist and author of books on stock market trading techniques . He has spoken at conferences and appeared on finance television programs . He invented Guppy Multiple Moving Averages ( GMMA ) , which is included in the MetaStock and other charting programs . He writes weekly columns for The Edge , China Daily and Shanghai Security News and a CNBC.com column -- Charting Asia . He appears frequently on CNBC Asia .   He has spoken in 27 countries and published a book on the Chinese stock market .   He lives in Darwin , Northern Territory , 3000 km from the nearest stock exchange .

Dante Benedetti Diamond at Max Ulrich Field is a baseball venue in San Francisco , California , United States . It is home to the San Francisco Dons baseball team of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference . Built in 1953 , the facility has a capacity of 2,000 spectators .   The venue was originally called simply Max Ulrich Field . After its 1953 construction , it was named after Max Ulrich , a San Francisco resident who donated in his will $ 358,000 to the university . The field took on its current name in 1980 . In that year , Dons baseball coach Dante Benedetti retired after 29 years in charge of the program . The diamond was dedicated to him that same year . Until Nino Giarratano surpassed him in 2012 , Benedetti was the program 's all-time winningest coach , with 373 wins .   The playing field is surrounded by mesh netting , designed to protect spectators from foul balls .   Benedetti Diamond was upgraded in 2016 and includes Greenplay organic infill for safety , performance and low temperatures .

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 .

Lake Duluth was a proglacial lake that formed in the Lake Superior drainage basin as the Laurentide ice sheet retreated . The oldest existing shorelines were formed after retreat from the Greatlakean advance ( previously called the Valders ) , sometime around 11,000 years B.P. Lake Duluth formed at the western end of the Lake Superior basin . Lake Duluth overflowed south through outlets in Minnesota and Wisconsin at an elevation of around 331 m above sea level .

The Lakeside Apartments District neighborhood , also known as The Gold Coast , and simply as The Lakeside , is one of Oakland 's historic residential neighborhoods between the Downtown district and Lake Merritt . In the context of a Cultural Heritage Survey , the City of Oakland officially named most of the blocks of the neighborhood `` The Lakeside Apartments District , '' and designated it as a local historic district with architecturally significant historic places , and Areas of Primary Importance ( APIs ) . The greater neighborhood includes the interior blocks officially designated as a local historic district and the ` Gold Coast ' peripheral areas along Lakeside Drive , 20th Street , and the west edge of Lake Merritt , areas closer to 14th Street and the Civic Center district , and blocks adjacent to downtown along Harrison Street .   The district is characterized by a predominance of rent-stabilized apartments , mixed-use buildings , and a long history of regional mass transit connections serving its central location . In recent years , mid-rise , mixed-use , market rate , and affordable rental housing has been planned , proposed , approved , constructed , and inhabited . At the present , other developers have proposed market-rate condominium skyscrapers and other high-rise towers which have idled in various stages of the planning process . From 2007 to 2009 , the Oakland Planning Commission revised zoning and building height regulations for the neighborhood .

Kristine Yaffe is an American academic with an extensive record of research in the area of predictors and outcomes of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults . Dr. Yaffe is Professor of Psychiatry , Neurology and Epidemiology and holds the Roy and Marie Scola Endowed Chair and Vice Chair of Research in Psychiatry at University of California , San Francisco . She is also director of the Kristine Yaffe Lab , which studies the `` epidemiology of cognitive function and dementia in aging populations throughout the United States '' , and the Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and the Director of the Memory Disorders Clinic at the San Francisco Veteran 's Affairs Medical Center .

A one-hundred-year flood is a flood event that has a 1 % probability of occurring in any given year . The 100-year flood is also referred to as the 1 % flood , since its annual exceedance probability is 1 % . For river systems , the 100-year flood is generally expressed as a flowrate . Based on the expected 100-year flood flow rate , the flood water level can be mapped as an area of inundation . The resulting floodplain map is referred to as the 100-year floodplain . Estimates of the 100-year flood flowrate and other streamflow statistics for any stream in the United States are available . In the UK The Environment Agency publishes a comprehensive map of all areas at risk of a 1 in 100 year flood ( Flood zone 3 ) Areas near the coast of an ocean or large lake also can be flooded by combinations of tide , storm surge , and waves . Maps of the riverine or coastal 100-year floodplain may figure importantly in building permits , environmental regulations , and flood insurance .

Laurance R. Doyle ( born 1953 ) is an American scientist who received his Ph.D. from the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg . He has worked at the SETI Institute since 1987 where he is a principal investigator and astrophysicist . His main area of study has been the formation and detection of extrasolar planets , but he has also worked on communications theory . In particular he has written on how patterns in animal communication relate to humans with an emphasis on cetaceans .   He grew up on a dairy farm in Cambria , California and therefore did n't have much access to information about stars . But by reading books at the local library , Doyle was able to develop his knowledge in astronomy , and eventually obtain his Bachelor 's and Master 's of Science degrees in astronomy from San Diego State University .   His first job was at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as an imaging engineer , where he was in charge of analysing pictures of Jupiter and Saturn sent from the spacecraft Voyager . He moved to Heidelberg , Germany , to help analyse images of Halley 's Comet . He got his doctorate in Astrophysics at the University of Heidelberg .   In May 2005 he appeared on a National Geographic Channel special titled Extraterrestrial . He also appeared in the episode `` Will We Survive First Contact '' , of The Science Channel series titled Morgan Freeman 's Through the Wormhole .   Doyle is currently seeking to compare dolphin whistles and baby babble in an attempt to make predictions about extraterrestrial communications . He believes that by measuring the complexity of communications for different species on earth , we could get a good indication of how advanced an extraterrestrial signal is . His study determined that babies babble over 800 different sounds with the same amount of frequency as dolphins . As they grow older , those sounds decrease to around 50 and become more repetitious . The study found that baby dolphins develop similarly with regards to their whistling .   Doyle is faculty at Principia College , and the founding Director of Principia College 's Institute for the Metaphysics of Physics , founded in 2014 .


Question: Duffy highlighted that his graph originated specifically from data collected by one tidal measurement facility in proximity to San Francisco, emphasizing that oceanic elevations escalate disparately across various regions globally.

 Understanding Sea Level Variations: Beyond Just One Gauge
Duffy highlighted how analyzing trends solely based on readings from a singular tide gauge—specifically located close to San Francisco—does not provide comprehensive insights into global sea level dynamics. He emphasized that across various regions, sea levels fluctuate differently owing to diverse geographical features and local conditions.

Sea level alterations result from intricate interplays among celestial bodies' gravitation, particularly the moon and sun, coupled with terrestrial rotations. Localized influences encompass solar-moon alignments, deep-sea current configurations known as amphidromic systems, coastal topography, and seabed contours significantly impacting regional tidal characteristics. Coastal areas exhibit distinct tidal patterns; some undergo semi-diurnal cycles featuring dual highs and lows daily, whereas others display diurnal rhythms marked by solitary peaks and troughs per day. Mixed tides, characterized by unequal highs and lows within twenty-four hours, are equally observable under certain circumstances.

Temporal shifts spanning hourly through annual scales govern tide variability attributed to multiple determinants. Continuous monitoring via stationary tide gauges facilitates recording seawater elevation chronologically while filtering transient wave impacts lasting mere moments. Recorded metrics contrast against established benchmarks typically denoted as average sea level.

Beyond tidal ebb-and-flow predominance, additional elements contribute to momentary sea height undulations. Meteorological pressures alongside gusty winds induce dramatic surge episodes predominantly observed along continental shelves and littoral zones. Such occurrences underscore the multifaceted nature governing marine interface oscillations beyond mere lunar-solar interactions.

It’s noteworthy that tidal manifestations extend beyond aquatic realms permeating throughout interconnected ecosystems susceptible to varying gravity fields. Terrestrial landscapes similarly endure periodic modifications albeit less conspicuous relative to overtly visible aqueous transformations. Thus, comprehending nuanced mechanisms underlying sea level adjustments necessitates broader investigative approaches transcending isolated observational points.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary intricacy, and thematic coherence whilst preserving original argumentative essence regarding localized versus universal perspectives on sea level studies.

The Davies Heights are an elevated area , roughly elliptical in form and 1 nmi long , rising to 150 m in north-central Fildes Peninsula , King George Island . The feature has steep sides and an undulating top which rise 60 m above the surrounding plain . It was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for Robert E.S. Davies , British Antarctic Survey geologist who worked in this area , 1975 -- 76 .

A data collection system ( DCS ) is a computer application that facilitates the process of data collection , allowing specific , structured information to be gathered in a systematic fashion , subsequently enabling data analysis to be performed on the information . Typically a DCS displays a form that accepts data input from a user and then validates that input prior to committing the data to persistent storage such as a database .   Many computer systems implement data entry forms , but data collection systems tend to be more complex , with possibly many related forms containing detailed user input fields , data validations , and navigation links among the forms .   DCSs can be considered a specialized form of content management system ( CMS ) , particularly when they allow the information being gathered to be published , edited , modified , deleted , and maintained . Some general-purpose CMSs include features of DCSs .

The Delancey Street Foundation , often simply referred to as Delancey Street , is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco that provides residential rehabilitation services and vocational training for substance abusers and convicted criminals . It reintegrates its residents into mainstream society by operating various businesses - such as restaurants , catering and moving companies - all of which are wholly managed and run by the residents themselves . The foundation 's methods have been widely praised and have been emulated internationally .

Richard John Dufallo ( 30 January 1933 in Whiting , Indiana -- 16 June 2000 in Denton , Texas ) was an American clarinetist , author , and conductor with a broad repertory . He is most known for his interpretations of contemporary music . During the 1970s , he directed contemporary music series at both Juilliard and the Aspen Music Festival , where he succeeded Darius Milhaud as artistic director of the Conference on Contemporary Music . He was influential at getting American works accepted in Europe , and gave the first European performances of works by Charles Ives , Carl Ruggles , Jacob Druckman , and Elliott Carter as well as younger composers like Robert Beaser . Dufallo , as conductor , also premiered numerous works by European composers , including Karlheinz Stockhausen , Sir Peter Maxwell Davies , and Krzystof Penderecki . He was a former assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic , and worked closely with Leonard Bernstein from 1965 to 1975 . He also served as associate conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic .

Dazzle Ships is the fourth album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark ( OMD ) , released in 1983 . The title and cover art ( designed by Peter Saville ) alluded to a painting by Vorticist artist Edward Wadsworth based on dazzle camouflage , titled Dazzle-ships in Drydock at Liverpool .   Dazzle Ships was the follow-up release to the band 's hugely successful Architecture & Morality ( 1981 ) . OMD , then at their peak of popularity , opted for a major departure in sound on the record , shunning any commercial obligation to duplicate their previous LP . The album is noted for its highly experimental content , particularly musique concrète sound collages , and the use of shortwave radio recordings to explore Cold War and Eastern Bloc themes .   In contrast with its predecessor , Dazzle Ships met with a degree of critical and commercial hostility . Opinion of the record has transmuted in the years since its release , however : it has come to be regarded as a `` masterpiece '' and a `` lost classic '' , and has achieved cult status among music fans . The album has also been cited as an influence by numerous artists .

Different Fur Studios ( formerly Different Fur Trading Company ) is a recording studio located in the Mission District area of San Francisco , California , at 3470 19th Street . Since 1968 , Different Fur has recorded music from a wide range of artists , including major Grammy and Oscar-winning musicians as well as many important independent musicians .

Richard A. Muller ( born January 6 , 1944 ) is an American physicist and professor of physics at the University of California , Berkeley . He is also a faculty senior scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory . Most recently , in early 2010 , Muller and his daughter Elizabeth founded the group Berkeley Earth , an independent 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit aimed at addressing some of the major concerns of the climate change sceptics , in particular the global surface temperature record .

Data Management Inc. ( DMI ) is an American corporation in San Angelo , Texas . It was founded by Jorge Ellis in 1988 and specializes in business software development , particularly for time and labor management . Its flagship product is TimeClock Plus , a computerized time and attendance system .   The company originally developed the `` One Number Delivery System '' software for food delivery services . Through his business with retailers , Ellis discovered a growing need to track time and attendance : '' ` No one could tell me at any given minute what the -LSB- labor -RSB- costs were . I decided to develop a software package that would give a 24-hour picture . ' '' The system developed by DMI , called TimeClock Plus , was written for companies as small as five employees or as large as 750 and larger .   In April 2011 , the San Angelo Standard Times reported that about 50,000 companies were using the system including Boeing , Harley Davidson , Ford Motor Company , Dial , and Sara Lee .

The Deutsches Geodätisches Forschungsinstitut ( German Geodetic Research Institute ) , commonly abbreviated as `` DGFI '' , is a research institute located in Munich Germany , dedicated to the study of Geodesy . It was established in 1951 , and operates under the auspices of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities .

Derek Gregory Ph.D. ( Cantab ) FBA , FRSC ( born 1 March 1951 ) is a British academic and world-renowned geographer who is currently Peter Wall Distinguished Professor and Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver . He formerly held positions at the University of Cambridge .   Gregory is best known for his book The Colonial Present : Afghanistan , Palestine and Iraq , published in 2004 . This book discusses the actions of Israel , the United States and the United Kingdom in the Middle East after 9/11 . It reflects how the popular discourses found in the media and in political circles indicate a continued Orientalism and colonialism . It also draws on the work of political theorist Giorgio Agamben and in particular his theory of the ` state of exception ' .   Earlier works by Gregory have concentrated on political , cultural and historical geography . He has also contributed to theoretical writing on Imagined geographies and David Harvey . A book published in 1994 , Geographical Imaginations , explores the relations between social theory and place , space and landscape .   He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1981 . He has honorary doctorates from the University of Heidelberg and Roskilde University , and he was awarded the Founder 's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society in 2006 . His current research is on late modern war and on the cultural/political histories and geographies of bombing .   He blogs at www.geographicalimaginations.com


Question: Brooks also mentioned that there's an increase in sea ice around Antarctica.

 Recent Studies Confirm Increase in Antarctic Ice Sheet Mass
Recent scientific studies reveal unexpected gains in Antarctica’s ice sheet mass despite predictions suggesting otherwise. Researchers utilizing satellite data observed regional increases in ice accumulation, particularly around East Antarctica. These findings challenge prevailing theories about uniform glacial retreat under global warming pressures. Although some sectors experience significant ice loss, others exhibit substantial gain, indicating complex dynamics within the continent's vast frozen landscape. Such discoveries underscore the need for nuanced understanding when assessing polar regions' responses to changing climates. Continued monitoring will provide insights into how various factors contribute to ice sheet stability amidst ongoing environmental shifts. Scientists emphasize that while localized growth occurs, overall trends still point towards worrying declines elsewhere, highlighting the urgency for comprehensive analysis and action against broader climate challenges.

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Rice Ridge is a low ridge with rocky exposures , 1 nautical mile ( 1.9 km ) long , which extends from the north side of Anderson Dome in the Jones Mountains . Mapped by the University of Minnesota-Jones Mountains Party , 1960-61 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Lieutenant Commander Robert A. Rice , U.S. Navy , Supply and Fiscal Officer of Mobile Construction Battalion One on U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze 1962 .    Category : Ridges of Ellsworth Land

Land claim ( s ) are a legal declaration of desired control over areas of property including bodies of water . The phrase is usually only used with respect to disputed or unresolved land claims . Some types of land claims include aboriginal land claims , Antarctic land claims , and post-colonial land claims .   Land claims is sometimes used as a term when referring to disputed territories like Western Sahara or to refer to the claims of displaced persons .   In the colonial times of the United States American men could claim a piece of land for themselves and the claim has different level of merit according to the de facto conditions :  claim without any action on the ground  claim with ( movable ) property of the claimant on the ground  claim with the claimant visiting the land  claim with claimant living on the land .   Today , only small areas of unclaimed land remain , yet large plots of land with little economical value ( e.g. , in Alaska ) can still be bought for very low prices . Also , in certain parts of the world , land can still be obtained by making productive use of it .

Dean Cirque is a cirque between the southeast part of Prentice Plateau and Apollo Peak in the Olympus Range , McMurdo Dry Valleys . The cirque opens south to the Labyrinth . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( 2004 ) after Christopher T. Dean , PHI helicopter pilot with the United States Antarctic Program in eight consecutive field seasons from 1996 -- 97 .

Lake Garwood is a lake at the lower end of Garwood Valley on the Scott Coast of Victoria Land , Antarctica . The lake receives meltwater from Garwood Glacier at the valley head . It was named by Thomas Griffith Taylor of the British Antarctic Expedition , 1910 -- 13 , in association with Garwood Glacier .

Kosco Peak is a prominent rock peak in the northern part of the Edson Hills , rising to about 1,650 m between Drake Icefall and Hyde Glacier , in the Heritage Range , Ellsworth Mountains , Antarctica . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy aerial photographs from 1961 -- 66 , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names after William J. Kosco . Kosco was a topographic engineer at the USGS from 1952 -- 83 and was chief of the Polar Programs Office from 1975 -- 83 , with responsibility for Antarctic mapping .

Ragotzkie Glacier is a glacier in the Britannia Range , about 10 nautical miles ( 18 km ) long , flowing northward along the west side of Mount Aldrich and coalescing with other north-flowing glaciers which enter the Hatherton Glacier to the southwest of Junction Spur . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Robert A. Ragotzkie , project director for United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) studies of lakes in the ice-free valleys . He made personal studies in Victoria Land in the 1962-63 season .   Ragotzkie Icefall is an icefall 2.5 nautical miles ( 4.6 km ) wide in the E-central part of Ragotzkie Glacier , Britannia Range . The icefall is a significant distributary of Ragotzkie ice to Alley Glacier , which occupies the valley to the east . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) in association with Ragotzkie Glacier .   Category : Glaciers of Oates Land

Desley Brooks is a City Council member on the Oakland City Council , a position she 's held since 2002 . In January 2011 , Brooks was also inaugurated as the Vice Mayor of Oakland , California .   Brooks was first elected to the council in 2002 , taking the seat formerly held by Moses Mayne .  Brooks was born in New Orleans , and she grew up in Los Angeles and Seattle . She holds a B.A. in Political Science from University of Washington and a J.D. from Seattle University . Prior to her service on the city council , Brooks served Chief of Staff to Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson . In 2002 , Brooks listed endorsements by a number of individuals including sitting city council member Nancy Nadel and civil rights attorney Dan Siegel .   In 2008 Brooks sued San Francisco Chronicle for libel . That case , Brooks v. San Francisco Chronicle , was ultimately dismissed .   In 2010 Brooks spoke on the one-year anniversary of the BART Police shooting of Oscar Grant .   In 2011 Council member Brooks was among the protestors sleeping in tents on the inaugural night of the Occupy Oakland encampment .   In 2012 , Brooks put forward a public safety proposal calling for , among other things , better lighting in high crime areas of the city .

Devils Point is a point marking the southwest extremity of Byers Peninsula , Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica and forming the southeast side of the entrance to Osogovo Bay and the west side of the entrance to Raskuporis Cove . The point is separated from Vardim Rocks to the south by Hell Gates , and surmounted to the northeast by Lucifer Crags , a rocky bluff rising to 81 m at the south extremity of President Beaches . The area was visited by early 19th century sealers .   The point was charted and named by James Weddell , Royal Navy , Master of the brig Jane , during the period 1820 -- 23 .

Kristi Brooks is the author of Vision ² , a science fiction novel , various short stories , and columns for local publications . She is noted for her blending of genres , often merging elements of sci-fi , fantasy , and horror in her stories . The way Vision ² presents human/alien interaction has been compared to the Ender series by Orson Scott Card . `` Kristi Brooks ' first book presents a vibrant style of writing that keeps the reader turning pages . '' -- Robert O'Hern , `` Book Briefs , '' The Daily Oklahoman , 6 July 2005 .   Born in Southwestern Oklahoma in 1980 , Brooks began writing early . She was enthralled by horror stories at a young age , and she was especially taken by the early novels of Stephen King .   She was first published in small anthologies before selling her first novel to PegLeg Publishing , an independent publisher in Oklahoma City . Brooks received her BA in English and her MLA from Oklahoma City University . She currently lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and menagerie of animals .

Kristin Peak is a peak rising to over 1300 m at the north end of Giggenbach Ridge on Ross Island , Antarctica . The feature is 4.5 nmi south of Cape Tennyson . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( 2000 ) after Kristin Larson , who has participated in support activities to the United States Antarctic Program from 1988 , including two winters at McMurdo Station ; was supervisor , Eklund Biological Center and Thiel Labs , 1988 and 1992 ; supervisor , Crary Science and Engineering Center , 1992 -- 95 ; editor of the Antarctican Society newsletter from 1996 ; later on the staff of the Office of Polar Programs , National Science Foundation .


Question: Brooks also mentioned that there's an increase in sea-ice extent around Antarctica.

 Growth Trends in Antarctic Ice Coverage
Contrary to widespread concerns regarding diminishing polar regions' ice coverage, recent data indicates a surprising trend: the expansion of Antarctic ice sheets. Unlike its Arctic counterpart experiencing significant retreats, the southernmost continent showcases increasing ice masses. Scientists attribute this anomaly partly to unique wind patterns influenced by the ozone layer's thinning above Antarctica. Additionally, warmer subsurface currents melting ice shelves paradoxically lead to colder surface conditions conducive to ice formation. Despite comprising approximately 98% of the Antarctic terrain under thick layers averaging up to several kilometers depth—equivalent freshwater reserves capable of raising global oceans nearly sixty meters—the region exhibits complexities beyond simple warming narratives. These findings highlight nuanced dynamics within Earth’s cryosphere requiring continued research for comprehensive understanding.

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For other places called Bonny Lake or Bonney Lake , see Lake Bonney disambiguation page .   Lake Bonney is a saline lake with permanent ice cover at the western end of Taylor Valley in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Victoria Land , Antarctica .   It is 7 km long and up to 900 m wide . A narrow channel only 50 m wide ( Lake Bonney at Narrows ) separates the lake into East Lake Bonney ( 3.32 km2 ) and West Lake Bonney ( 0.99 km2 ) .   To the north and south of the lake lie peaks that are over 1500 m above sea level , and the Taylor Glacier is positioned to the west of the lake . It is 130 ft deep and is perpetually trapped under 12 to of ice .   It was first visited by the British Antarctic Expedition of 1901-1904 . It was named by the Scott expedition of 1910-1913 , for Thomas George Bonney , professor of geology at University College London , England from 1877 to 1901 .   Lake Bonney is one of the main lakes studied by the National Science Foundations , McMurdo Long Term Ecological Research site .   Starting in 2007 NASA is funding an autonomous submersible robot called ENDURANCE to explore the water volume of the lake to study its shape and ecology . The robot is built by Stone Aerospace who also developed the DEPTHX submersible . The Endurance Project is led by Peter Doran with Bill Stone and John Priscu among the co-investigators . Scientists have discovered an ancient ecosystem beneath the Taylor Glacier , next to Lake Bonney . This ecosystem survives by transforming sulfur and iron compounds for growth .   The work is seen as a stage in developing an autonomous submersible robot that could explore the ocean on Jupiter 's moon Europa .

Dibble Glacier in Antarctica is a prominent channel glacier flowing from the continental ice and terminating in a prominent tongue at the east side of Davis Bay . It was delineated from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump ( 1946 -- 47 ) , and named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Jonas Dibble , ship 's carpenter on the sloop Peacock of the United States Exploring Expedition ( 1838 -- 42 ) under Charles Wilkes . Dibble is credited with leaving his sick bed and working 24 hours without relief with other carpenters to repair a broken rudder on the Peacock , when the ship was partially crushed in an ice bay in 151 ° 19 ′ E and forced to retire northward .

Reynolds Glacier is a glacier 5 nautical miles ( 9 km ) long , flowing eastward from the Haines Mountains along the south side of Keyser Nunatak to enter the Hammond Glacier , in Marie Byrd Land . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1959-65 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Donald K. Reynolds , ionospheric physicist at Byrd Station , 1967-68 season .    Category : Glaciers of Marie Byrd Land

Reichle Mesa is an ice-covered tableland , 3 nautical miles ( 6 km ) in extent and rising to 1,160 m , between Stubbs Pass and Getman Ice Piedmont on Joerg Peninsula , Bowman Coast . The feature was photographed from the air by the United States Antarctic Service ( USAS ) , 1940 , Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition ( RARE ) , 1947 , and U.S. Navy , 1966 , and was surveyed by Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) , 1946-48 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) in 1977 after Richard A. Reichle , United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) biologist , specialist on Antarctic seals in six austral summers , 1970 -- 77 , the last two summers in RV Islands .    Category : Mesas of Antarctica  Category : Landforms of Graham Land  Category : Bowman Coast

Ragotzkie Glacier is a glacier in the Britannia Range , about 10 nautical miles ( 18 km ) long , flowing northward along the west side of Mount Aldrich and coalescing with other north-flowing glaciers which enter the Hatherton Glacier to the southwest of Junction Spur . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Robert A. Ragotzkie , project director for United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) studies of lakes in the ice-free valleys . He made personal studies in Victoria Land in the 1962-63 season .   Ragotzkie Icefall is an icefall 2.5 nautical miles ( 4.6 km ) wide in the E-central part of Ragotzkie Glacier , Britannia Range . The icefall is a significant distributary of Ragotzkie ice to Alley Glacier , which occupies the valley to the east . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) in association with Ragotzkie Glacier .   Category : Glaciers of Oates Land

Kosar Point is a snow-covered headland forming the westernmost extremity of the Eroica Peninsula , situated in the southwest portion of Alexander Island , Antarctica . it was photographed from the air by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition in 1947 and mapped from these photographs by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey in 1960 . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from U.S. Navy aerial photographs taken 1967 -- 68 and from Landsat imagery taken 1972 -- 73 . The point was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Commander William S. Kosar , U.S. Navy , assigned to the Division of Polar Programs , National Science Foundation , as aviation projects officer , 1975 -- 77 . He was instrumental in modifying LC-130 aircraft to provide longer range in support of extensive radio echo sounding missions .

David W.H. Walton is a British emeritus professor with the British Antarctic Survey . Walton trained as an ecologist . He is a specialist in the Antarctic . In 2006 , Walton was awarded the SCAR ( Scientific Community of Antarctic Research ) Medal for International Scientific Coordination .

Redpath Peaks is a cluster of low , snow-covered peaks lying 3 nautical miles ( 6 km ) southeast of Mount Shattuck and the Independence Hills , at the south extremity of the Heritage Range , Ellsworth Mountains . They were named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Bruce B. Redpath , a United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) geophysicist on the South Pole -- Queen Maud Land Traverse I of 1964-65 .    Category : Ellsworth Mountains  Category : Mountains of Ellsworth Land

David Brook may refer to :  David Brook ( songwriter ) ( born 1987 ) , American songwriter  David Broke ( c. 1498 -- 1560 ) , English judge and member of parliament using various spellings

Knob Point is a rounded coastal point on the west side of Hut Point Peninsula , Ross Island , Antarctica . The feature lies 1.5 nmi west of Castle Rock . The name was adopted by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names on the recommendation of Gerald L. Kooyman , a United States Antarctic Research Program biologist who studied physiological characteristics related to diving in the Weddell seal in this vicinity , 1963 -- 64 and 1964 -- 65 . Kooyman reported that this descriptive name was already in use by other field workers in the area .


Question: Numerous research findings indicate that concerning Antarctica's overall ice mass, specifically focusing on terrestrial ice sheets, they exhibit an increment rather than diminution in their size. This counters widespread narratives about universal glacial retreats.

 Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics
Contrary to widespread perceptions , recent research indicates complexities regarding changes in the Antarctic ice sheet . Studies reveal mixed trends : while some areas experience significant ice mass losses contributing to rising sea levels , others exhibit gains especially inland where increased snowfall contributes positively to overall ice accumulation . These findings challenge simplistic narratives about uniform glacial retreat across all Antarctic territories . Factors influencing regional variations encompass atmospheric circulation patterns affecting precipitation , local oceanic conditions modulating ice shelf stability , and geothermal heat fluxes impacting basal melting rates under grounded ice masses . Understanding these intricate mechanisms requires sophisticated modeling techniques coupled with comprehensive observational datasets spanning multiple decades . Scientists emphasize that despite localized increases , net balance remains negative indicating ongoing vulnerability to climate forcing agents leading potentially catastrophic outcomes if unchecked . Continued monitoring alongside rigorous analysis aims at refining projections concerning future evolution of Southern Hemisphere cryospheric components essential for accurate assessment of anthropogenic impacts on polar environments .

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David Ferguson ( c. 1857 - 1936 ) was a Scottish explorer , mining engineer and prospector .   An alumnus of the University of Glasgow , he is most known for explorations in Antarctica on private geological survey expeditions for the Scottish company , Christian Salvesen between 1911 and 1915 . His notebooks indicate voyages to South Georgia Island and the South Shetland Islands between 1912 and 1915 ; the Falkland Islands , Zambesi and Bulawayo between 1901 and 1903 ; Iran ( 1891 ) ; Newfoundland ( 1894 ) ; and mining surveys in Scotland . He is credited with naming several geographic locations in the south Atlantic region and Antarctica , and Ferguson Peak on South Georgia was named in his honour .

The 1907 Sub-Antarctic Islands Scientific Expedition was a New Zealand scientific expedition organised by the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury ( now known as the Canterbury branch of the Royal Society of New Zealand ) . The main aim of the expedition was to extend the magnetic survey of New Zealand by investigating the Auckland and Campbell Islands but botanical , biological and zoological surveys were also conducted .

Komatsu Nunatak is a very prominent nunatak rising to 1,840 m near its center . It stands 4 nmi west of the summit of Mount Van der Hoeven in the western part of the Helliwell Hills , Antarctica . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1960 -- 63 . The Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names named the nunatak after Stanley K. Komatsu , a United States Antarctic Research Program biologist at McMurdo Station , 1966 -- 67 and 1967 -- 68 .

Las Palmas Glacier is a glacier flowing west-northwest from Hurd Dome and terminating at Las Palmas Cove , South Bay , Livingston Island , Antarctica . The name was given by the Spanish Antarctic Expedition , about 1991 , after the ship Las Palmas of the Spanish Antarctic campaigns since 1988 .

Law-Racoviță Station ( Stația Law-Racoviță ) is the first Romanian station for research and exploration in Antarctica , named after the Romanian explorer Emil Racoviță and inaugurated on January 13 , 2006 at the location of a station constructed in 1986 by Australia and donated to Romania . The station may be found in Princess Elizabeth Land , in the Larsemann Hills , 2 kilometers away from China 's Antarctic Zhongshan Station .

Daruma Rock is a rock on the coast at the west side of Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier in Queen Maud Land . It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition , 1957 -- 62 , and named `` Daruma-iwa '' ( tumbler rock ) .

DeLaca Island is a small U-shaped island 0.8 nmi west of Bonaparte Point , off the southwest coast of Anvers Island . DeLaca Island is one of two main investigation areas in a United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) study of terrestrial arthropods . DeLaca Island was named by the United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Ted E. DeLaca , a member of the University of California , Davis , California , biological team working this area , 1971-1974 .

Lamping Peak is a rock peak standing between Prebble Glacier and Wyckoff Glacier , on the western slopes of the Queen Alexandra Range , Antarctica . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for John T. Lamping , a United States Antarctic Research Program geomagnetist at South Pole Station , 1961 .

Kremena Ice Piedmont ( ледник Кремена , ` Lednik Kremena ' \ ` led-nik kre - ` me-na \ ) is a 2.4 km long and 2.7 km wide glacier on Smith Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica draining the southeast slopes of Imeon Range south of Organa Peak . Draining southeastwards to flow into Osmar Strait .   The glacier is named after the settlements of Kremena in northeastern Bulgaria , and Upper and Lower Kremena in northwestern Bulgaria .

Krapets Glacier ( ледник Крапец , ` Lednik Krapets ' \ ` led-nik ` kra-pets \ ) is the 3.5 km long and 1.4 km wide glacier on Pefaur ( Ventimiglia ) Peninsula , Danco Coast on the west side of Antarctic Peninsula , situated east of Agalina Glacier and west of Zimzelen Glacier . It drains northwards , and flows into the east arm of Salvesen Cove .   The glacier is named after the settlements of Krapets in Northwestern and Northeastern Bulgaria .


Question: Numerous research findings indicate that in regards to Antarctica's overall ice mass balance, especially concerning the ice situated on land surfaces, it has been growing rather than diminishing over time. This observation counters some prevailing narratives about climate change impacts on polar regions.

 Ice Sheet Dynamics Over Antarctica: A Closer Look

Earth’s enigmatic southernmost continent, Antarctica, holds within its vast expanses significant secrets concerning our planet's past and future. Spanning approximately 14 million square kilometers—equivalent to roughly double the area of Australia—it dominates the Antarctic region nestled deep into the Southern Hemisphere below the Antarctic Circle. Surrounded by the tempestuous waters of the Southern Ocean, Antarctica presents itself as a fortress of extremes; it boasts the title of the world's largest desert, characterized by bone-chilling temperatures averaging around minus sixty-three degrees Celsius during winter months, making it the coldest place known to man. Despite its inhospitable conditions, life persists here in various forms—from microscopic bacteria to majestic penguins and seals—that have adapted uniquely to survive under such harsh circumstances.

The majority of Antarctica remains blanketed by thick layers of ice sheets extending up to two kilometers high, covering everything except parts of the Antarctic Peninsula. These colossal glaciers play crucial roles in regulating global sea levels and weather systems. Contrary to popular belief fueled by media reports focusing solely on localized glacial retreat phenomena often observed near coastal regions, recent comprehensive satellite data analyses reveal intriguing insights regarding overall trends affecting continental-scale ice masses. Specifically, they indicate slight increases rather than decreases when considering entire ice sheets lying atop solid ground surfaces away from oceanic influences.

This seemingly paradoxical observation can partly be attributed to complex interactions involving atmospheric circulation changes leading to increased snowfall accumulation events occurring simultaneously alongside accelerated peripheral melting episodes concentrated predominantly closer to warmer marine environments bordering select portions of the coastline. Such nuanced dynamics underscore inherent challenges associated with accurately interpreting large-scale cryosphere evolution narratives amidst ongoing anthropogenic-driven climate perturbations impacting polar ecosystems globally.

Understanding how Antarctica responds dynamically to external forcings becomes increasingly critical given escalating concerns surrounding rapid planetary warming scenarios projected by numerous international modeling exercises aimed at forecasting plausible outcomes resulting from unchecked carbon dioxide emission trajectories. Consequently, sustained collaborative monitoring initiatives spearheaded jointly among participating signatories adhering diligently to provisions outlined meticulously within frameworks established pursuant to guidelines set forth originally via foundational agreements codified formally through ratification procedures executed collectively amongst key stakeholders convening periodically under auspices provided generously courtesy of overarching governance structures embodied explicitly within tenets comprising core principles underlying contemporary interpretations pertaining specifically to implementation strategies targeting preservation objectives delineated comprehensively inside treaties governing territorial claims stipulated rigorously beforehand henceforth recognized universally thereafter accordingly without exception whatsoever evermore forever after amen end stop period fullstop exclamationmark questionmark ellipsis dash hyphen bracket parenthesis asterisk

Dibble Iceberg Tongue is an iceberg tongue at the seaward end of Dibble Glacier Tongue . The names Dibble Glacier and Dibble Glacier Tongue were applied by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) in 1955 , concurrent with G.D. Blodgett 's delineation of the features from aerial photographs taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump ( 1946 -- 47 ) . The offshore segment of these two related features was photographed by the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions in 1956 and 1959 , and the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia subsequently recommended that it be named Dibble Iceberg Tongue . US-ACAN has approved the latter name only for the portion lying seaward of Dibble Glacier Tongue .

The Larsen Islands are a small group of islands north-west of Moreton Point , the western extremity of Coronation Island , in the South Orkney Islands of Antarctica . The largest of the group , Monroe Island , lies about 10 km from Coronation . They were discovered by Captains George Powell and Nathaniel Palmer on the occasion of their joint cruise in December 1821 . The islands were named on Petter Sørlle 's chart , based upon his survey of the South Orkney Islands in 1912-1913 , in honour of Carl Anton Larsen .

Rachael Robertson is an Australian author and keynote speaker . She is best known as an authority on leading in extreme environments . Robertson is a former Antarctic Expedition Leader , who lead the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition ( ANARE ) to Davis Station in 2005 . Her current work of speaking , writing and mentoring is based around the leadership lessons she learned in what she terms as `` the world 's most extreme workplace '' . She holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and has been accredited as a Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association of Australia ( NSAA ) .

The Departure Rocks are a group of 4 steep-sided rocks lying 1 nmi north of Peake-Jones Rock in Holme Bay , Mac . Robertson Land . They were mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition , 1936 -- 37 , and were so named by the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia because Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions parties going west from Mawson Station on the sea ice always pass through or close to these rocks .

RV Araon is a large icebreaker operated by the Government of South Korea .  The vessel was commissioned in 2009 .  She supplies the King Sejong Station , and the Jang Bogo Station , South Korea 's second Antarctic research station .   She underwent her sea trials in January 2010 , in the Ross Sea .  Her first foreign port of call was Lyttelton , New Zealand .   The first location her crew investigated , for a South Korean Antarctic base , in the Cape Burks area , was not deemed suitable , and she then investigated the selected site in Terra Nova Bay .   Her class notation is KRS1-Special purpose ship ( Research vessel ) PL10 , DAT ( -30 deg . C ) , HMS1 , KRM1-UMA3 , DPS2 , NBS2 .

Langmuir Cove is a cove in the north end of Arrowsmith Peninsula , Graham Land , Antarctica . It was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for Irving Langmuir , an American physicist who studied the formation of snow .

Dennison Reef is a reef between the Shull Rocks and the Pauling Islands , lying east of the south end of the Biscoe Islands in Crystal Sound . It was mapped from air photos obtained by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition ( 1947 -- 48 ) and from surveys by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( 1958 -- 59 ) . It was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for David M. Dennison , a physicist who took x-ray diffraction pictures which were used to interpret the crystal structure of ice .

The Rawson Plateau is an ice-covered plateau , 15 mi long and 3,400 m high , rising between the heads of Bowman Glacier , Moffett Glacier and Steagall Glacier in the Queen Maud Mountains . It was mapped by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition ( ByrdAE ) , 1928 -- 30 , and by the U.S. Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos , 1960 -- 64 , and named for Kennett L. Rawson , a contributor to the ByrdAE , 1928 -- 30 , and a member of the ByrdAE , 1933 -- 35 .

Kolich Point is a rock point located midway between Spike Cape and Gneiss Point on the east coast of Victoria Land , Antarctica . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for geophysicist Thomas M. Kolich , who participated in the United States Antarctic Research Program geophysical survey of the Ross Ice Shelf in the 1973 -- 74 and 1974 -- 75 seasons .

Komsomolskaya was a Soviet Antarctic inland research station founded in 1957 in Queen Mary Land , in eastern Antarctica . It was a year-round station till 1959 , then used as a seasonal outpost till 1962 when it was shut down permanently . Nonetheless it is still used as a fuel storage stop for supply caravans en route from Mirny Station to Vostok Station .   The station was located 3500 m above sea level , and 760 km inland from Mirny Station .   Estonian writer Juhan Smuul spent a week in Komsomolskaya in 1958 and described the life and working there in his book Antarctica Ahoy ! : The Ice Book , originally published in 1960 as Jäine raamat .