Question: The accelerated melting of glaciers in the Arctic, Antarctic and Greenland can be attributed to rising global temperatures caused by climate change.

 Accelerating Ice Loss: Impacts of Global Warming on Arctic, Antarctic & Greenland
The ongoing acceleration of ice loss across the Arctic, Antarctica, and Greenland highlights alarming consequences tied directly to escalating global temperatures. These critical zones serve as key indicators of planetary health; however, they now face rapid transformation under anthropogenic climate change pressures. Thermal expansion coupled with accelerated glacial retreat contributes significantly to rising ocean volumes—manifesting through increased global mean sea levels (GMSL). Contrary to common misconceptions about floating ice dynamics, terrestrial ice sheet disintegration holds far greater implications for sea level fluctuations.
Local variations in sea level rise often diverge from overarching trends due to diverse influences encompassing geologic shifts, land subsidence, tidal movements, current alterations, storm intensification, among others. Nevertheless, projections underscore continued escalation throughout forthcoming centuries—a phenomenon exacerbated by sluggish responses inherent within complex climate systems. Recent estimations suggest commitments entailing roughly two meters per degree Celsius increment spanning millennia ahead.
Accordingly, authoritative assessments project expedited GMSL ascension throughout the twenty-first century relative to historical benchmarks established since mid-twentieth-century records commenced. Divergent scenarios yield varying predictions concerning pace and magnitude yet unanimously concur upon impending challenges posed against both human societies occupying vulnerable littoral expanses alongside intricate aquatic biomes susceptible to profound transformations consequent upon unabated warming trajectories.

The meridian 179 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 179th meridian west forms a great circle with the 1st meridian east .

The meridian 177 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 177th meridian west forms a great circle with the 3rd meridian east .

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

Kolahoi Glacier is a valley glacier in the northwestern Himalayan Range situated 26 kilometers north from Pahalgam and 16 kilometers south from Sonamarg , in the state of Jammu and Kashmir .   Kolahoi glacier lies at an average elevation of 4700 m . The highest peak named after the glacier is Kolahoi Peak has an elevation of 5425 meters . The origin of the glacier is below the cirques on the north flank of Kolahoi Peak . It is the source of Lidder River and some melt waters become the tributaries of the Sind River . Its water serves the population of Anantnag district , where it is mainly being used for drinking and agricultural purposes . The water finally discharges itself into Jhelum River near Khanabal .   Kolahoi Glacier is among the victims of global warming , and has shrunk in area from 13.57 km2 in 1963 to 10.69 km2 in 2005 or a loss of 2.88 km2 in three decades . In 1974 the glacier was about 5 km long and is known to have extended for at least 35 km during the Pleistocene . According to another report , Kolahoi is a hanging glacier and hollowed inside . It is a matter of great concern for Kashmir Valley . Many expeditions have failed here . A local club is trying much to summit it in 2014 .

Rhyolite Islands is a group of islands and rocks which extend 4 nautical miles ( 7 km ) in an east-west direction , lying close off the Rymill Coast of Palmer Land opposite the north side of the mouth of Eureka Glacier , in George VI Sound . Surveyed in 1948 by Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) and so named from the rock of which the islands are largely composed . The name `` Grupo Maipo , '' after the Chilean oil tanker Maipo , may refer to these islands roughly charted by the Chilean Antarctic Expedition , 1947 , in about 6954S , 6833W .

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 .

Koerwitz Glacier is a low gradient glacier flowing northeast from Mount Griffith in the Hays Mountains of Antarctica to the Karo Hills . It was first seen and roughly mapped by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition , 1928 -- 30 . The glacier was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Peter H. Koerwitz , a biolab manager at McMurdo Station in 1965 .

Derwael Ice Rise is 40 km long , 35 km wide and about 400 m tall ice rise in ice shelf off Princess Ragnhild Coast , Antarctica . Situated 70 km east of Breid Bay in northern part of Roi Baudouin Ice Shelf , directly in front of Western Ragnhild Glacier . Named for geodesist of Belgian Antarctic expedition Jean-Jacques Derwael .   Studies suggest that Derwael Ice Rise has remain relatively stable over the last millennia .

Rayner Glacier is a prominent glacier , 10 nmi wide , flowing north to the coast of Enderby Land just west of Condon Hills . It was sighted in October 1956 by Squadron Leader D. Leckie during a flight in an ANARE ( Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions ) Beaver aircraft , and named by ANCA for J.M. Rayner , Director of the Bureau of Mineral Resources in the Australian Department of National Development .

Lake Alta is a glacial lake in The Remarkables near Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand . It is approximately 500 metres by 250 metres in size and freezes over in the winter months . At this time it is used by skiers and snowboarders . It is used by divers who hold an annual ice dive there , as well as Antarctica New Zealand diver pre deployment training .


Question: The accelerated melting of glaciers in the Arctic, Antarctic and Greenland regions can be attributed to increased global temperatures resulting from climate change.

 Accelerating Ice Loss: A Dire Consequence of Global Warming
In recent decades, the alarming acceleration of ice loss across critical regions—Arctic, Antarctica, and Greenland—has become a stark indicator of escalating global temperatures. These areas, once characterized by vast expanses of stable ice sheets, now witness rapid changes attributed directly to anthropogenic climate change.

Focusing specifically on the Arctic—a polar expanse encompassing portions of North America, Europe, and Asia—the consequences of rising temperatures manifest visibly through diminishing sea ice coverage. Seasonal fluctuations in ice presence, coupled with underlying permafrost degradation, threaten local flora, fauna, and traditional lifestyles. Indigenous communities, who've thrived amidst harsh climates, face new challenges as their environment transforms dramatically underfoot.

Similarly, Greenland’s massive ice sheet experiences significant retreat, contributing substantially to global sea level rise. Melting glaciers carve deep fjords into the landscape while threatening coastal cities around the world with inundation risks exacerbated by every degree Celsius gained globally.

Antarctica, too, reveals signs of instability; particularly worrisome are the West Antarctic Ice Sheet dynamics where accelerated calving events signal heightened vulnerability to warmer ocean currents encroaching upon continental shelves. Such developments underscore urgent need for international cooperation aimed at curbing carbon footprints before irreversible tipping points are reached.

Collectively, these observations highlight how interconnected planetary systems respond when pushed beyond historical norms. Urgent action is required if we hope to preserve what remains of these pristine environments for future generations' benefit.

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The meridian 11 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , the Atlantic Ocean , Africa , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 11th meridian west forms a great circle with the 169th meridian east .

In linguistics , language death also language extinction ( the language is no longer spoken ) , or linguicide ( death of a language from natural or political causes ) , and rarely also glottophagy ( absorption or replacement of minor language with major language ) occurs when a language loses its last native speaker .   Language death is a process that affects speech communities where the level of linguistic competence that speakers possess of a given language variety is decreased , eventually resulting in no native or fluent speakers of the variety . Language death may affect any language idiom , including dialects . Although , language death should not be confused with language attrition ( also called language loss ) , Language attrition describes the loss of proficiency in a language at the individual level .

The meridian 176 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , New Zealand , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 176th meridian east forms a great circle with the 4th meridian west .

Land , sometimes referred to as dry land , is the solid surface of Earth that is not permanently covered by water . The vast majority of human activity throughout history has occurred in land areas that support agriculture , habitat , and various natural resources . Some life forms ( including terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals ) have developed from predecessor species that lived in bodies of water .   Areas where land meets large bodies of water are called coastal zones . The division between land and water is a fundamental concept to humans . The demarcation between land and water can vary by local jurisdiction and other factors . A maritime boundary is one example of a political demarcation . A variety of natural boundaries exist to help clearly define where water meets land . Solid rock landforms are easier to demarcate than marshy or swampy boundaries , where there is no clear point at which the land ends and a body of water has begun . Demarcation can further vary due to tides and weather .

The meridian 11 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Europe , Africa , the Atlantic Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 11th meridian east forms a great circle with the 169th meridian west .

Dargomyzhsky Glacier is an outlet glacier flowing west from Duffy Peak , in the central portion of the Staccato Peaks , central Alexander Island , Antarctica . The glacier extends across the central portion of Alexander Island and flows into the Bach Ice Shelf . The glacier was probably first photographed by Lincoln Ellsworth on November 23 , 1935 , and mapped from these photographs by W.L.G. Jeorg . This feature was named by the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1987 after Alexander Dargomyzhsky ( 1813 -- 1869 ) , Russian composer .

1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition a 3,741-mile , 220-day expedition was the first-ever non-mechanized crossing of Antarctica . The six-member , international team was co-led by U.S. team member , Will Steger and French team member , Dr. Jean-Louis Étienne . The other team members were Victor Boyarsky ( Soviet Union ) , Geoff Somers ( Great Britain ) , Qin Dahe ( China ) and Keizo Funatsu ( Japan ) . The expedition was operated in partnership with the Soviet Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute through a joint venture . Primary expedition sponsors were W. L. Gore and Associates and Union d'Assurances de Paris ( UAP ) .   The expedition 's purpose was to bring international attention to the continent of Antarctica and the early signs of climate change . The expedition 's goal was to advocate for an environmental protocol and continuation of the Antarctic Treaty that would open up for review in 1991 . Following the expedition , the six team members visited their countries ' leaders and lobbied for the environmental protocol and Antarctic mining ban that were currently under discussion as addenda to the Antarctic Treaty .   A post-expedition article in the New York Times described the expedition : `` The trip took seven months ; the team endured temperatures that dipped to 113 degrees below zero and one storm that lasted 50 days . No one had ever tried a polar crossing of such length ; it is unlikely anyone ever will again . ''

Remenchus Glacier is a channel glacier about 4 nautical miles ( 7 km ) wide and 8 nautical miles ( 15 km ) long , flowing northwest from the continental ice and terminating in a small , but prominent tongue close east of the Mariner Islands and 12 nautical miles ( 22 km ) northeast of Bunger Hills . Mapped from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump , 1946 -- 47 , and named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for John F. Remenchus , chief aviation pilot , who assisted U.S. Navy Operation Windmill shore party operations and made photographic flights along Wilhelm II , Queen Mary , Knox and Budd Coasts in January -- February 1948 .   Category : Glaciers of Wilkes Land

Kovacs Glacier is a glacier on the southeast side of Lexington Table , flowing east-northeast into Support Force Glacier in the Forrestal Range of the Pensacola Mountains , Antarctica . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in 1979 after Austin Kovacs , who was leader of the 1973 -- 74 United States Antarctic Research Program -- Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory survey party ( with G. Erlanger and G. Abele ) in this area , and also worked in the McMurdo Sound area .

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


Question: The accelerated melting of glaciers in the Arctic, Antarctic and Greenland regions can be attributed to rising global temperatures caused by climate change.

 Accelerating Ice Loss Across Polar Regions Due to Global Warming
Across the globe’s frigid landscapes—Arctic, Antarctica, and Greenland—the impacts of global warming manifest prominently via escalating ice loss. Rising temperatures catalyze diminishing sea ice expanses, while the vast Greenland ice sheet experiences accelerated melting. Notably, contemporary observations reveal colder anomalies amidst warmer trends—a paradoxical effect influenced by complex atmospheric dynamics. Methane liberation concerns loom large, particularly from thawed permafrost regions and disrupted methane hydrate reservoirs. Remarkably, the Arctic exhibits double the rate of warming relative to earth averages, serving as a critical early warning system for planetary health. Greenland’s retreating glaciers contribute significantly to polar amplification phenomena. Research indicates European sulfur dioxide emission decreases post-1980 contributed approximately half-degree Celsius rise within Arctic territories.
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The Rhine Glacier was a glacier during the Last glacial period which is responsible for the formation of the Lake Constance .

Rayner Glacier is a prominent glacier , 10 nmi wide , flowing north to the coast of Enderby Land just west of Condon Hills . It was sighted in October 1956 by Squadron Leader D. Leckie during a flight in an ANARE ( Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions ) Beaver aircraft , and named by ANCA for J.M. Rayner , Director of the Bureau of Mineral Resources in the Australian Department of National Development .

Razgrad Peak ( Vrah Razgrad \ ` vr & h ` raz-grad \ ) is an ice-covered peak rising to 550 m in Breznik Heights , Greenwich Island , Antarctica . The peak is located 740 m southeast of Terter Peak , 1.7 km southwest of Momchil Peak , 2.7 km west of the summit of Viskyar Ridge , and 1.51 km north-northeast of the coastal point formed by Ephraim Bluff ( Bulgarian topographic survey Tangra 2004/05 ) . An eastern offshoot of the peak is forming Maystora Peak . Surmounting Zheravna Glacier to the east and Wulfila Glacier to the west .   The peak is named after the city of Razgrad in Northeastern Bulgaria .

Rakuda Glacier is a glacier flowing to the coast just east of Rakuda Rock in Queen Maud Land . Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition ( JARE ) , 1957 -- 62 , who gave the name .   Rakuda Rock is a projecting coastal rock at the west side of Rakuda Glacier in Queen Maud Land . Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition ( JARE ) , 1957 -- 62 , who gave the name .   Category : Glaciers of Queen Maud Land  Category : Prince Olav Coast

Rhyolite Islands is a group of islands and rocks which extend 4 nautical miles ( 7 km ) in an east-west direction , lying close off the Rymill Coast of Palmer Land opposite the north side of the mouth of Eureka Glacier , in George VI Sound . Surveyed in 1948 by Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) and so named from the rock of which the islands are largely composed . The name `` Grupo Maipo , '' after the Chilean oil tanker Maipo , may refer to these islands roughly charted by the Chilean Antarctic Expedition , 1947 , in about 6954S , 6833W .

Richardson Peak is a peak rising to about 600 m at the east side of Vallot Glacier in the Tyndall Mountains , Arrowsmith Peninsula , Loubet Coast . Visited by British Antarctic Survey ( BAS ) geologists during the 1980-81 season . Named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee ( UK-APC ) after Hilda Richardson , Secretary General , International Glaciological Society , from 1962 ; Secretary , British Glaciological Society , 1953-62 .    Category : Mountains of Graham Land  Category : Loubet Coast

Kruber Rock is a lone rock lying 3.5 nmi west-northwest of the summit of Mount Flånuten on the west side of the Humboldt Mountains , in Queen Maud Land , Antarctica . It was discovered and plotted from air photos by the Third German Antarctic Expedition , 1938 -- 39 , and mapped from air photos and surveys by the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition , 1956 -- 60 . The rock was remapped by the Soviet Antarctic Expedition , 1960 -- 61 , and named after Soviet geographer Alexander Kruber .

Langjökull ( Icelandic for `` long glacier '' ) is the second largest ice cap in Iceland ( 953 km2 ) , after Vatnajökull . It is situated in the west of the Icelandic interior or Highlands of Iceland and can be seen clearly from Haukadalur .   The glacier is located at .   Its volume is 195 km ³ and the ice is up to 580 m thick . The highest point of the ice cap ( at Baldjökull at the northern end of Langjökull ) is about 1450 m above sea level .   In the past , the largest recorded surface area was in 1840 .

Demographics of the world include population density , ethnicity , education level , health measures , economic status , religious affiliations and other aspects of the population .   The overall total population of the world is approximately 7.45 billion , to July 2016 .   Its overall population density is 50 people per km ² ( 129.28 per sq. mile ) , excluding Antarctica . Nearly two-thirds of the population lives in Asia and is predominantly urban and suburban , with more than 2.5 billion in the countries of China and India combined . The World 's fairly low literacy rate ( 83.7 % ) is attributable to impoverished regions . Extremely low literacy rates are concentrated in three regions , the Arab states , South and West Asia , and Sub-Saharan Africa .   The world 's largest ethnic group is Han Chinese . Although English ( 5.52 % ) is spoken by many as a second language , Mandarin Chinese ( 14.1 % ) and Spanish ( 5.85 % ) are the languages with the highest number of native speakers .   Human migration has been shifting toward cities and urban centers , with the urban population jumping from 29 % in 1950 , to 50.5 % in 2005 . Working backwards from the United Nations prediction that the world will be 51.3 percent urban by 2010 , Dr. Ron Wimberley , Dr. Libby Morris and Dr. Gregory Fulkerson estimated May 23 , 2007 to be the first time the urban population outnumbered the rural population in history .  China and India are the most populous countries , as the birth rate has consistently dropped in developed countries and until recently remained high in developing countries . Tokyo is the largest urban conglomeration in the world .   The total fertility rate of the World is estimated as 2.52 children per woman , which is above the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.1 . However , world population growth is unevenly distributed , going from .91 in Macau , to 7.68 in Niger . The United Nations estimated an annual population increase of 1.14 % for the year of 2000 .   There are approximately 3.38 billion females in the World . The number of males is about 3.41 billion .   People under 14 years of age made up over a quarter of the world population ( 26.3 % ) , and people age 65 and over made up less than one-tenth ( 7.9 % ) in 2011 .   The world population growth is approximately 1.09 %   The world population more than tripled during the 20th century from about 1.65 billion in 1900 to 5.97 billion in 1999 .   It reached the 2 billion mark in 1927 , the 3 billion mark in 1960 , 4 billion in 1974 , and 5 billion in 1987 . Currently , population growth is fastest among low wealth , Third World countries .   The UN projects a world population of 9.15 billion in 2050 , which is a 32.69 % increase from 2010 ( 6.89 billion ) .

The meridian 159 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , Australasia , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 159th meridian east forms a great circle with the 21st meridian west .


Question: The effects of climate change led by global warming caused unprecedented high temperatures in Alaska during July 2019.

2019 Heatwave in Alaska: Linkage to Global Warming
The extraordinary heat experienced across Alaska in July 2019, characterized by record-breaking temperatures, finds its roots deeply embedded within the broader context of global warming. Scientific analysis attributes this anomalous warmth predominantly to human-driven climate alterations. Key contributors identified involve:

- Escalating levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, trapping more heat.
- Extensive modifications to terrestrial surfaces through deforestation and urban expansion.
- Rising quantities of particulate matter—known as aerosols—in the air.

While acknowledging inherent variability stemming from phenomena such as El Niño events, fluctuations in solar radiation, and eruptions from volcanoes, researchers emphasize that contemporary trends cannot solely be explained by these natural occurrences. Instead, empirical data overwhelmingly points to anthropogenic influences as the chief catalyst behind accelerated planetary heating since mid-century—a consensus echoed globally among leading scientific bodies.

Evidence corroborating humanity’s role includes:
- Established physics elucidating how enhanced greenhouse effect correlates directly with elevated CO₂ concentration.
- Paleoclimatology studies revealing current warming episodes stand markedly distinct compared against historical norms.
- Simulation outcomes demonstrating model projections align closely with observational datasets only upon factoring emission scenarios.

This collective body of knowledge underscores the robust agreement amongst experts regarding mankind’s pivotal part in precipitating recent climatological shifts, notably exemplified by Alaskan summer extremes.

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Department is the name given to the administrative and political subdivisions of many countries . Departments are the first-level subdivisions of eleven countries , nine in the Americas and two in Africa . An additional ten countries use departments as second-level subdivisions , eight in Africa , one in the Americas , and one in Europe .   As a territorial unit , `` department '' was first used by the French Revolutionary governments , apparently to emphasize that each territory was simply an administrative sub-division of the united sovereign nation . ( The term `` department '' , in other contexts , means an administrative sub-division of a larger organization . ) This attempt to de-emphasize local political identity contrasts strongly with countries which are divided into `` states '' ( implying local sovereignty ) .   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 .   Today , departments may exist either with or without a representative assembly and executive head depending upon the countries ' constitutional and administrative structure .   The United States used this designation for the `` Department of Alaska '' during the early period of U.S. rule in Alaska . However , Alaska is now a state of the U.S.

Klondyke is an unincorporated community in Irondale Township , Crow Wing County , Minnesota , United States , near Crosby and Ironton .   A post office called Klondike was in operation from 1897 until 1907 . The name is an allusion to the Klondike Gold Rush , as Crow Wing County is also a mining region .

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 .

Lake Minchumina ( Menchuh Mene ' in Koyukon ) is a census-designated place ( CDP ) in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area , Alaska , United States . As of the 2000 census , the population of the CDP is 32 .

Deer Mountain is a 3001 ft mountain peak located in the Tongass National Forest in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough , Alaska , which dominates the skyline behind downtown Ketchikan . The Deer Mountain National Recreation Trail provides a strenuous hiking route to the summit , passing through temperate rainforests , muskeg and alpine meadows as it gains 2600 ft of elevation over 2.75 mi from the trailhead in Ketchikan to the peak .

The Denali Fault is a major intracontinental dextral ( right lateral ) strike-slip fault in western North America , extending from northwestern British Columbia , Canada to the central region of the U.S. state of Alaska .

The 11th Operational Weather Squadron ( 11OWS ) was an operational weather squadron of the United States Air Force . The squadron was based out of Elmendorf AFB , Alaska , and was responsible for forecasting Alaska 's weather and analyzing its climate .   The squadron was first activated in early 1941 as the Air Corps Detachment , Weather , Alaska at Ladd Field . It was soon moved to Elmendorf Field ( later Air Force Base ) . The detachment oversaw weather stations in Alaska and after the Attack on Pearl Harbor in February 1942 became the 11th Air Corps Squadron , Weather . The squadron was redesignated the 11th Weather Squadron in 1944 . In 1952 the squadron was relocated to Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi where it inactivated five years later . In 1958 the squadron was reactivated at Elmendorf . The squadron was inactivated after a short stay at Eielson Air Force Base in 1992 . The squadron was reactivated as the 11th Operational Weather Squadron at Elmendorf in 1998 .

Lake Alpine is an unincorporated community in Alpine County , California . It is located on the north shore of Lake Alpine , at an elevation of 7388 feet ( 2252 m ) .   A post office operated at Lake Alpine from 1927 to 1972 .

The 1979 ( or second ) oil crisis or oil shock occurred in the United States due to decreased oil output in the wake of the Iranian Revolution . Despite the fact that global oil supply decreased by only ~ 4 % , widespread panic resulted , driving the price far higher . The price of crude oil more than doubled to $ 39.50 per barrel over the next 12 months , and long lines once again appeared at gas stations , as they had in the 1973 oil crisis .   In 1980 , following the outbreak of the Iran -- Iraq War , oil production in Iran nearly stopped , and Iraq 's oil production was severely cut as well . Economic recessions were triggered in the US and other countries . Oil prices did not subside to pre-crisis levels until the mid-1980s .   After 1980 , oil prices began a 20-year decline , eventually reaching a 60 percent fall-off during the 1990s . As with the 1973 crisis , global politics and power balance were impacted . Oil exporters such as Mexico , Nigeria , and Venezuela expanded production ; the USSR became the top world producer ; North Sea and Alaskan oil flooded the market ; and OPEC lost influence .

is a volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park , Abuta District , Hokkaidō , Japan . It is a part of `` Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark '' which joins in Global Geoparks Network . The stratovolcano of Mount Usu lies on the southern rim of the caldera . The lake is nearly circular , being 10 kilometers in diameter from east-west and 9 kilometers from North-South . The lake 's biggest town , Tōyako is located on its western shore . The town Sōbetsu is located on the other side of the lake .   Lake Tōya is said to be the northernmost lake in Japan that never ices ( with competing claim by nearby Lake Shikotsu ) , and the second most transparent lake in Japan . Nakajima Island ( not to be confused with another island of the same name in Lake Kussharo ) is an island in the middle of the lake which houses the Tōya Lake Forest Museum .   Lake Tōya was called Kim ` un-to ( キムウン ( kim ` un ) means `` in the mountain '' and ト ( to ) means `` lake '' ) by the Ainu . In the Meiji era , Japanese pioneers named the lake Tōya after the Ainu expression to ya , which means `` lakeland '' .   The 2008 G8 Summit was held at Lake Tōya and The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa .


Question: The effects of climate change manifested as unprecedented high temperatures experienced by Alaska during July 2019.

2019 Record Heatwave in Alaska: Link to Global Warming
The summer of 2019 saw Alaska swelter through its hottest month ever recorded, with temperatures soaring above historical norms. This exceptional warmth can largely be attributed to the ongoing phenomenon known as global warming—a term synonymous with climate change. Scientific consensus points to a steady escalation in the Earth’s mean atmospheric temperature throughout recent history, accompanied by various ecological repercussions. Since the middle of the twentieth century, numerous indicators suggest that humanity plays a pivotal role in this trend via increased greenhouse gas discharges—chiefly carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—from industrial operations and energy generation methods reliant upon fossil fuels.
Climate models predict continued planetary heating into the twenty-first century under differing scenarios; even conservative estimates forecast additional increases ranging from 0.3°C to 1.7°C, whereas worst-case predictions estimate jumps spanning 2.6°C to 4.8°C. Such forecasts enjoy unanimous endorsement across reputable academic institutions globally, without dissent from established scientific bodies representing leading economic powers.
Regional manifestations of climate alteration vary widely yet portend ominous outcomes universally. Among anticipated phenomena are escalating thermal extremes, desertification intensifications within temperate zones, accelerated glacial diminution, thawed tundra expanses, disrupted hydrological cycles manifesting as either torrential downpours or prolonged drought conditions, marine pH alterations endangering aquatic ecosystems, alongside mass migrations precipitated by inundation threats against coastal communities. Agricultural output disruptions jeopardize sustenance supplies while triggering forced relocations away from vulnerable territories.
Mitigative strategies encompass curbing contaminant releases, acclimatizing infrastructures to withstand exacerbated meteorological occurrences, fortifying infrastructure resilience vis-a-vis adverse climatological shifts, plus speculative geoengineering interventions aimed at artificially counterbalancing terrestrial thermoregulatory mechanisms. International cooperation remains essential given the transboundary nature of airborne pollutants; henceforth, stakeholders advocate stringent reductions pursuant to the Paris Agreement objectives enshrined within Article 2 thereof—to hold postindustrial-era warming increments “well below” two degrees Celsius ideally capped near half that threshold.
Public awareness regarding anthropogenically induced climate instability appears ascendant according to cross-national surveys conducted recently wherein roughly fifty-four percent respondents categorized said predicament amongst gravest contemporary challenges confronting mankind collectively. Nonetheless, geographical disparities remain evident whereby inhabitants residing amidst top GHG emitting jurisdictions exhibit relatively diminished apprehensions compared inter alia counterparts situated elsewhere geographically speaking.

For other uses , see Denmark ( disambiguation ) .   Denmark ( -LSB- ˈdɛnmɑrk -RSB- Danmark -LSB- ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ -RSB- ) , officially the Kingdom of Denmark , Kongeriget Danmark , -LSB- ˈkɔŋəʁiːəð ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ -RSB- . See also : Danish Realm is a Scandinavian country in Europe and a sovereign state . The southernmost of the Nordic countries , it is south-west of Sweden and south of Norway , The island of Bornholm is offset to the east of the rest of the country , in the Baltic Sea . and bordered to the south by Germany . The Kingdom of Denmark also comprises two autonomous constituent countries in the North Atlantic Ocean : the Faroe Islands and Greenland . Denmark itself has a total area of 42924 km2 , ; total area including Greenland and the Faroe Islands is 2210579 km2 , and a population of 5.75 million . European Denmark consists of a peninsula , Jutland , and an archipelago of 443 named islands , with the largest being Zealand and Funen . The islands are characterised by flat , arable land and sandy coasts , low elevation and a temperate climate .   The unified kingdom of Denmark emerged in the 10th century as a proficient seafaring nation in the struggle for control of the Baltic Sea . Denmark , Sweden and Norway were ruled together under the Kalmar Union , established in 1397 and ending with Swedish secession in 1523 . Denmark and Norway remained under the same monarch until outside forces dissolved the union in 1814 . The union with Norway made it possible for Denmark to inherit the Faroe Islands , Iceland , and Greenland . Beginning in the 17th century , there were several cessions of territory to Sweden . In the 19th century there was a surge of nationalist movements , which were defeated in the 1864 Second Schleswig War . Denmark remained neutral during World War I . In April 1940 , a German invasion saw brief military skirmishes while the Danish resistance movement was active from 1943 until the German surrender in May 1945 . An industrialised exporter of agricultural produce in the second half of the 19th century , Denmark introduced social and labour-market reforms in the early 20th century that created the basis for the present welfare state model with a highly developed mixed economy .   The Constitution of Denmark was signed on 5 June 1849 , ending the absolute monarchy which had begun in 1660 . It establishes a constitutional monarchy organised as a parliamentary democracy . The government and national parliament are seated in Copenhagen , the nation 's capital , largest city and main commercial centre . Denmark exercises hegemonic influence in the Danish Realm , devolving powers to handle internal affairs . Home rule was established in the Faroe Islands  in 1948 ; in Greenland home rule was established in 1979 and further autonomy in 2009 . Denmark became a member of the European Economic Community ( now the EU ) in 1973 , maintaining certain opt-outs ; it retains its own currency , the krone . It is among the founding members of NATO , the Nordic Council , the OECD , OSCE , and the United Nations ; it is also part of the Schengen Area .   Danes enjoy a high standard of living and the country ranks highly in some metrics of national performance , including education , health care , protection of civil liberties , democratic governance , prosperity and human development . The country ranks as having the world 's highest social mobility , a high level of income equality , is the country with the lowest perceived level of corruption in the world , has one of the world 's highest per capita incomes , and one of the world 's highest personal income tax rates .

David M. `` Dave '' Talerico is an American politician from Alaska . A Republican , he has served in the Alaska House of Representatives since 2015 . He represents House District 6 , a vast district in The Bush that encompasses the Denali Borough and other unincorporated areas . He is the longest-serving mayor of the Denali Borough , in office from 2002 to 2012 , and briefly served on the Borough Assembly again from 2013 to 2014 , when he was elected to the House of Representatives . He is a longtime resident of Healy .   Talerico previously ran unsuccessfully for a House seat against David Guttenberg , a Democrat from Fairbanks . He worked for Republican Representative Doug Isaacson as a legislative staffer from 2012 to 2013 . He is a miner by trade and was the director of human resources and safety at the Usibelli Coal Mine at the time of his election to the House of Representatives in 2014 .

Rainmaker Mountain ( also known as North Pioa Mountain ) is the name of a mountain located near Pago Pago , American Samoa on Tutuila Island . The mountain is a volcanic feature known as a trachyte plug . This means that it is a volcanic intrusion made of extrusive igneous rocks having alkali feldspar and minor mafic minerals as the main components and a fine-grained , generally porphyritic texture . The average annual rainfall on the mountain is around 200 inches ( 5 m ) . The mountain is a National Natural Landmark designated in 1972 .

The Diomede Islands ( -LSB- ˌdaɪ.əˈmiːdiː -RSB- острова́ Диоми́да , ostrová Diomída ) , also known in Russia as Gvozdev Islands ( острова́ Гво́здева , ostrová Gvozdjeva ) , consist of two rocky , mesa-like islands :   The Russian island of Big Diomede ( part of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug ) , also known as Imaqliq , Inaliq , Nunarbuk or Ratmanov Island  The American island of Little Diomede or Ignaluk , also known as Krusenstern Island   The Diomede Islands are located in the middle of the Bering Strait between mainland Alaska and Siberia , which borders with the Chukchi Sea to the north and the Bering Sea to the south . 9.3 km to the southeast is Fairway Rock , which is generally not considered part of the Diomede Islands . Because they are separated by the International Date Line , Big Diomede is almost a day ahead of Little Diomede , but not completely ; due to locally defined time zones , Big Diomede is only 21 hours ahead of Little Diomede ( not 23 hours ahead -- which is a common misconception ) . Because of this the islands are sometimes called Tomorrow Island ( Big Diomede ) and Yesterday Isle ( Little Diomede ) .

The Koyuk River ( also spelled , Kuyuk ) is a river on the Seward Peninsula of western Alaska , in the United States . The river originates in the interior of the peninsula , at the Lost Jim Lava Flow of the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve , where it flows southeast towards the mouth of Norton Bay on Norton Sound . The native village of Koyuk is located at its mouth . The two major tributaries are the Peace and Salmon rivers ; other tributaries include Dime and Sweepstakes .

Denali Depot is a passenger railroad station located within Denali National Park . It is adjacent to the visitor center located in McKinley Park , Alaska . The station offers service for the Alaska Railroad 's Denali Star route .

Devils Mountain Lodge Airport is an airport located two nautical miles ( 4 km ) north of the central business district of Nabesna , Alaska . It is owned by Devils Mountain Lodge .

David Bullock ( born June 15 , 1993 ) , also known by the nickname Alaska , is an American publicist and tastemaker . By the age of 20 he revolutionized utilizing social media clout to influence pop culture . In 2014 he was recognized at # 81 on the list of the Top 100 Most Influential Black People on Digital / Social Media . Working with companies such as : Warner Music Group , Atlantic Records , Allied Integrated Marketing , The Board Administration and Revolt TV , he quickly became a tastemaker with a high impact on the Millennial demographic . In 2016 he traveled North America working on Kanye West 's Saint Pablo Tour .

Koniag , Incorporated is one of thirteen Alaska Native Regional Corporations created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 ( ANCSA ) in settlement of aboriginal land claims . Koniag , Inc. was incorporated in Alaska on June 23 , 1972 . Headquartered in Kodiak , Alaska , with additional offices in Anchorage , Koniag is a for-profit corporation with about 3,400 Alaska Native shareholders primarily of Alutiiq descent .

Lieutenant General David J. McCloud ( February 15 , 1945 -- July 26 , 1998 ) was an American Air Force lieutenant general .   His final assignment was as commander of Alaskan Command , 11th Air Force , and the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region , headquartered at Elmendorf Air Force Base , Alaska .   He grew up in Sun Valley , California and was a graduate of John H. Francis Polytechnic High School . He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from California State University , Northridge and a Master of Arts Degree in Management and Supervision from Central Michigan University , Mount Pleasant .   He entered the US Air Force in 1969 and was a distinguished graduate of Officer Training School , Lackland Air Force Base , Texas . He was a command pilot with more than 4,100 flying hours , principally in fighter aircraft . He died 26 July 1998 in Anchorage , Alaska , when the aircraft he was piloting crashed . He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery .


Question: The effects of climate change manifested as unprecedented high temperatures experienced by Alaska during July 2019, attributed largely to global warming trends.

2019 Heatwave in Alaska: Role of Global Warming
The exceptional heat experienced across Alaska during July 2019 can predominantly be attributed to escalating global temperatures linked to anthropogenic greenhouse gases. According to scientific assessments, while natural variations play some role, man-made climate alterations significantly amplify regional heating trends. Reports indicate that actual observations surpass earlier computer simulation predictions regarding both frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Experts confirm with substantial certainty that ongoing Arctic warming correlates directly with diminishing ice coverage; empirical data supports continuous retreat since satellite monitoring began four decades ago. Evidence suggests current conditions exceed those witnessed anytime within past forty millennia. Notably, seasonal freezing now occurs approximately five additional days later each ten-year period compared against late twentieth-century baselines—primarily attributable to delayed onset of colder periods following warmer summers. Ice dynamics underpin amplified effects near poles where feedback loops exacerbate underlying atmospheric shifts.

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Latouche Island is an island in the southern part of Alaska , United States . It lies in the Gulf of Alaska between Montague Island to the east and Evans Island to the northwest . Latouche Island has a land area of 60.627 km ² ( 23.408 sq mi ) and had no resident population at the 2000 census .

Deadliest Catch is a documentary television series produced by Original Productions for the Discovery Channel . It portrays the real life events aboard fishing vessels in the Bering Sea during the Alaskan king crab , snow crab and bairdi crab fishing seasons .   The Aleutian Islands port of Dutch Harbor , Alaska , is the base of operations for the fishing fleet . The show 's title derives from the inherent high risk of injury or death associated with the work .   Deadliest Catch premiered on the Discovery Channel on April 12 , 2005 , and currently airs in over 200 countries . The first season consisted of ten episodes , with the finale airing on June 14 , 2005 . Subsequent seasons have aired on the same April to June or July schedule every year since the original 2005 season . The 13th season premiered on April 11 , 2017 .

The 1925 serum run to Nome , also known as the Great Race of Mercy , was a transport of diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled relay across the U.S. territory of Alaska by 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs 674 mi in five and a half days , saving the small town of Nome and the surrounding communities from an incipient epidemic .   Both the mushers and their dogs were portrayed as heroes in the newly popular medium of radio , and received headline coverage in newspapers across the United States . Balto , the lead sled dog on the final stretch into Nome , became the most famous canine celebrity of the era after Rin Tin Tin , and his statue is a popular tourist attraction in New York City 's Central Park . The publicity also helped spur an inoculation campaign in the U.S. that dramatically reduced the threat of the disease .   The sled dog was the primary means of transportation and communication in subarctic communities around the world , and the race became both the last great hurrah and the most famous event in the history of mushing , before the first aircraft in the 1930s and then the snowmobile in the 1960s drove the dog sled almost into extinction . The resurgence of recreational mushing in Alaska since the 1970s is a direct result of the tremendous popularity of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race , which honors the history of dog mushing .

The Kruzgamepa River ( or Pilgrim River ) is a 55 mi tributary of the Kuzitrin River on the Seward Peninsula in the U.S. state of Alaska . The river begins at Salmon Lake , elevation 447 ft , and descends to 20 ft above sea level at its mouth . In turn , the Kuzitrin River empties into the Imuruk Basin . The basin drains via the bay of Port Clarence to the Bering Sea .   In the upper reaches of the watershed , the Kruzgamepa and Grand Central rivers form one stream but are known by different names , and their physical features vary somewhat . The Grand Central flows into Salmon Lake while the Kruzgamepa flows out .

The Kodiak Daily Mirror is the daily newspaper of Kodiak , Alaska , established June 15 , 1940 . It has been owned by the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner since 1998 .

The Kugururok Formation is a geologic formation in Alaska . It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period .

Lassen Volcanic National Park is a United States National Park in northeastern California . The dominant feature of the park is Lassen Peak , the largest plug dome volcano in the world and the southern-most volcano in the Cascade Range . Lassen Volcanic National Park started as two separate national monuments designated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 : Cinder Cone National Monument and Lassen Peak National Monument .   The source of heat for volcanism in the Lassen area is subduction off the Northern California coast of the Gorda Plate diving below the North American Plate . The area surrounding Lassen Peak is still active with boiling mud pots , stinking fumaroles , and churning hot springs . Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the few areas in the world where all four types of volcano can be found ( plug dome , shield , cinder cone , and strato ) .   The park is accessible via State Routes SR 89 and SR 44 . SR 89 passes north-south through the park , beginning at  SR 36 to the south and ending at SR 44 to the north . SR 89 passes immediately adjacent the base of Lassen Peak .   There are a total of five vehicle entrances to the park : the north and south entrances on SR 89 , and unpaved roads entering at Drakesbad and Juniper Lake in the south , and Butte Lake in the northeast . The Park can also be accessed by trails leading in from Caribou Wilderness to the east , as well as the Pacific Crest Trail , and two smaller trails leading in from Willow Lake and Little Willow Lake to the south .   A large lodge ( the Lassen Chalet ) with concession facilities was located near the south-west entrance , but was demolished in 2005 . A new , full-service visitor center was constructed in the same location , and opened to the public in 2008 . Near the old lodge location was also located Lassen Ski Area , which ceased operation in 1992 ; all infrastructure has been removed .

Kulik Lake Airport is a public use airport located one nautical mile ( 1.85 km ) south of Kulik Lake , in the Lake and Peninsula Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska . It is owned by Katmai National Park .   As per Federal Aviation Administration records , Kulik Lake Airport had 1,842 passenger boardings ( enplanements ) in calendar year 2008 , an increase of 21 % from the 1,518 enplanements in 2007 .

The 1997 Atlantic hurricane season was a below average season and is the most recent season to feature no tropical cyclones in August -- typically one of the most active months . The season officially began on June 1 , and lasted until November 30 . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . The 1997 season was inactive , with only seven named storms forming , with an additional tropical depression and an unnumbered subtropical storm . It was the first time since the 1961 season that there were no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin during the entire month of August . A strong El Niño is credited with reducing the number of storms in the Atlantic , while increasing the number of storms in the Eastern and Western Pacific basin to 19 and 29 storms , respectively . As is common in El Niño years , tropical cyclogenesis was suppressed in the tropical latitudes , with only two becoming tropical storms south of 25 ° N.   The first system , an operationally unnoticed subtropical storm , developed north of The Bahamas on June 1 and dissipated by the following day without impact . Tropical Storm Ana developed offshore South Carolina on June 30 and dissipated on July 4 , after causing minor affects in North Carolina . Hurricane Bill was a short-lived storm between that lasted from July 11 to July 13 and produced light rainfall in Newfoundland . As Bill as dissipating , Tropical Storm Claudette developed and caused rough seas in North Carolina . The most devastating storm was Hurricane Danny , which caused extensive flooding , particularly in southern Alabama . Danny resulted in 9 fatalities and about $ 100 million ( 1997 USD ) in damage . The outerbands of Hurricane Erika brought rough seas and gusty winds to the Lesser Antilles , causing two deaths and $ 10 million in losses . The precursor to Tropical Storm Grace caused minor flooding in Puerto Rico . Tropical Depression Five and Tropical Storms Fabian did not impact land . Collectively , the storms of the 1997 Atlantic hurricane season resulted in 12 fatalities and approximately $ 111.46 million in damage .

Rabbit Mountain is an eroded volcanic outcrop in the Wrangell Volcanic Field , Yukon Territory , Canada , located 30 km southwest of Koidern and 4 km northwest of Canyon Mountain . It is east of the Yukon-Alaska boundary and can be accessed by old mining roads that reach Rabbit Creek . Rabbit Mountain formed as a result of melting of the crust , due to subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate and last erupted during the Pliocene . Like most volcanoes in the Yukon , Rabbit Mountain is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire , that includes over 160 active volcanoes .


Question: The escalation of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is leading to increased acidity in our oceans, posing grave threats to aquatic ecosystems and their inhabitants.

 Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide: A Threat to Marine Biodiversity
The escalation of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, largely attributed to human activities, notably burning fossil fuels and deforestation, significantly contributes to ocean acidification—a phenomenon endangering marine ecosystems globally. Approximately thirty to forty percent of emitted CO2 gets absorbed by seawaters, leading to its transformation into carbonic acid upon interaction with water particles. This reaction decreases the ocean’s overall pH value, shifting it closer to neutrality but still remaining above seven—slightly less basic yet far from becoming acidic below seven.

From pre-industrial times until now, there has been nearly a third-and-a-half rise in hydrogen ion concentration in sea waters, translating roughly into a drop from around 8.25 to about 8.14 regarding average surface pH values during those centuries. Such alterations might seem minor numerically; however, they represent substantial shifts chemically speaking since logarithmic scales measure pH differences. Consequently, even seemingly slight adjustments can result in significant impacts ecologically-wise when considering entire aquatic environments' health statuses collectively across vast expanses covering much earth's surface area.

These modifications pose severe threats particularly concerning certain types of marine fauna whose survival heavily relies on maintaining specific biochemical balances necessary for crucial physiological functions like reproduction cycles, feeding habits, etc., among others. Acidified seas lead to depressed metabolism alongside weakened immunity systems amongst various species inhabiting these regions, thereby making them increasingly susceptible to diseases while simultaneously compromising reproductive capabilities too. Moreover, corals undergo bleaching episodes under heightened stress conditions brought forth via altered salinities coupled together alongside fluctuating temperatures regimes often observed nowadays given current climatological trends being witnessed universally everywhere nowadays.

Furthermore, critical components comprising intricate trophic networks found throughout diverse oceanic realms face imminent risks stemming directly related back onto declining availability pertaining specifically towards essential building blocks required constructing robust skeletal frameworks utilized extensively across numerous genera spanning wide taxonomic ranges starting right down bottom dwelling benthos up through pelagic zones floating high overhead skies above us all here living landlocked terrestrial lifestyles ourselves included! Biomineralized shells crafted meticulously layer-by-layer utilizing readily accessible carbonate stores gradually erode away bit-by-bit day-after-day week-over-week month-to-month year-on-year century-followed-century millennia-passed-millennia…until finally nothing remains except perhaps faint ghostly traces etched permanently deep inside sedimentary strata forevermore preserving remnants left behind once vibrant bustling communities thriving abundantly richly populated lush green forests teeming brimming overflowing bursting overflowing spilling splashing gushing erupting

Darcy 's law is an equation that describes the flow of a fluid through a porous medium . The law was formulated by Henry Darcy based on the results of experiments on the flow of water through beds of sand , forming the basis of hydrogeology , a branch of earth sciences .

Daphnia magna is a small planktonic crustacean ( adult length 1.5 -- 5 mm ) that belongs to the subclass Phyllopoda . Daphnia magna inhabits a variety of freshwater environments and is broadly distributed throughout the northern hemisphere , and in South Africa .   Daphnia magna has been subject of biological research since the 18th century . It is widely used in ecological and evolutionary studies , and in ecotoxicology . Daphnia magna is also a popular fish food in aquaculture and aquariums .

Regeneration is the ability for a cell , tissue , or organism to recover from damage . It can also be used to describe the ability of an ecosystem -- specifically , the environment and its living population -- to recover from damage .   Resilience to minor disturbances is one characteristic feature of healthy ecosystems . Following major ( lethal ) disturbances , such as a fire or pest outbreak in a forest , an immediate return to the previous dynamic equilibrium will not be possible . Instead , pioneering species will occupy , compete for space , and establish themselves in the newly opened habitat . The new growth of seedlings and community assembly process is known as regeneration in ecology . As ecological succession sets in , a forest will slowly regenerate towards its former state within the succession ( climax or any intermediate stage ) , provided that all outer parameters ( climate , soil fertility availability of nutrients , animal migration paths , air pollution or the absence thereof , etc. ) remain unchanged .   In certain regions like Australia , natural wildfire is a necessary condition for a cyclically stable ecosystem with cyclic regeneration .

Restoration ecology emerged as a separate field in ecology in the 1980s . It is the scientific study supporting the practice of ecological restoration , which is the practice of renewing and restoring degraded , damaged , or destroyed ecosystems and habitats in the environment by active human intervention and action . Restoration ecology is therefore commonly used for the academic study of the process , whereas ecological restoration is commonly used for the actual project or process by restoration practitioners .

L-DOPA ( -LSB- ˌɛlˈdoʊpə -RSB- or levodopa -LSB- ˌlɛvoʊˈdoʊpə -RSB- ) ( alt. , L-3 ,4 - dihydroxyphenylalanine ) is an amino acid that is made and used as part of the normal biology of humans , some animals and plants . Some animals and humans make it via biosynthesis from the amino acid L-tyrosine . L-DOPA is the precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine , norepinephrine ( noradrenaline ) , and epinephrine ( adrenaline ) collectively known as catecholamines . Furthermore , L-DOPA itself mediates neurotrophic factor release by the brain and CNS . L-DOPA can be manufactured and in its pure form is sold as a psychoactive drug with the INN levodopa ; trade names include Sinemet , Pharmacopa , Atamet , Stalevo , Madopar , and Prolopa . As a drug , it is used in the clinical treatment of Parkinson 's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonia .   L-DOPA has a counterpart with opposite chirality , D-DOPA . As is true for many molecules , the human body produces only one of these isomers ( the L-DOPA form ) . The enantiomeric purity of L-DOPA may be analyzed by determination of the optical rotation or by chiral thin-layer chromatography ( chiral TLC ) .

Delphinus -LSB- dɛlˈfaɪnəs -RSB- is a constellation in the northern sky , close to the celestial equator . Its name is Latin for dolphin . Delphinus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy , and it remains among the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union . It is one of the smaller constellations , ranked 69th in size .   Delphinus ' brightest stars form a distinctive asterism that can easily be recognized . It is bordered ( clockwise from north ) by Vulpecula the fox , Sagitta the arrow , Aquila the eagle , Aquarius the water-carrier , Equuleus the foal and Pegasus the flying horse .

The Real Academia Española ( English : Royal Spanish Academy ) , generally abbreviated as RAE , is the official royal institution responsible for overseeing the Spanish language . It is based in Madrid , Spain , but is affiliated with national language academies in twenty-one other hispanophone ( Spanish-speaking ) nations through the Association of Spanish Language Academies . The RAE 's emblem is a fiery crucible , and its motto is `` Limpia , fija y da esplendor '' ( '' -LSB- It -RSB- cleans , -LSB- it -RSB- fixes , and -LSB- it -RSB- casts splendour '' ) .   The RAE dedicates itself to language planning by applying linguistic prescription aimed at promoting linguistic unity within and between the various territories , to ensure a common standard in accordance with Article 1 of its founding charter : '' ... to ensure the changes that the Spanish language undergoes -LSB- ... -RSB- do not break the essential unity it enjoys throughout the Spanish-speaking world . ''   The proposed language guidelines are shown in a number of works . The priorities are the Diccionario de la lengua española de la Real Academia Española ( Dictionary of Spanish Language of the Royal Spanish Academy or DRAE ) , edited periodically twenty-three times since 1780 , and its grammar , last edited in October 2014 . The Academy has a formal procedure for admitting words to its publications .   The headquarters , opened in 1894 , is located at Calle Felipe IV , 4 , in the ward of Jerónimos , next to the Museo del Prado . The Center for the Studies of the Royal Spanish Academy , opened in 2007 , is located at Calle Serrano 187 -- 189 .

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 .

A reagent -LSB- riˈeɪdʒənt -RSB- is a substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction , or added to test if a reaction occurs . The terms reactant and reagent are often used interchangeably -- however , a reactant is more specifically a substance consumed in the course of a chemical reaction . Solvents , though involved in the reaction , are usually not called reactants . Similarly , catalysts are not consumed by the reaction , so they are not reactants . In biochemistry , especially in connection with enzyme-catalyzed reactions , the reactants are commonly called substrates .   In organic chemistry , the term `` reagent '' denotes a chemical ingredient ( a compound or mixture , typically of inorganic or small organic molecules ) introduced to cause a desired transformation of an organic substance . Examples include the Collins reagent , Fenton 's reagent , and Grignard reagents . In analytical chemistry , a reagent is a compound or mixture used to detect the presence or absence of another substance , e.g. by a color change , or to measure concentration of a substance , e.g. by colorimetry . Examples include Fehling 's reagent , Millon 's reagent , and Tollens ' reagent .   In commercial or laboratory preparations , reagent-grade designates chemical substances meeting standards of purity that ensure the scientific precision and reliability of chemical analysis , chemical reactions or physical testing . Purity standards for reagents are set by organizations such as ASTM International or the American Chemical Society . For instance , reagent-quality water must have very low levels of impurities such as sodium and chloride ions , silica , and bacteria , as well as a very high electrical resistivity . Laboratory products which are less pure , but still useful and economical for undemanding work , may be designated as technical , practical , or crude grade to distinguish them from reagent versions .   In the field of biology , the biotechnology revolution in the 1980s grew from the development of reagents that could be used to identify and manipulate the chemical matter in and on cells . These reagents included antibodies ( polyclonal and monoclonal ) , oligomers , all sorts of model organisms and immortalised cell lines , reagents and methods for molecular cloning and DNA replication , and many others .   Tool compounds are also important reagents in biology ; they are small molecules or biochemicals like siRNA or antibodies that are known to affect a given biomolecule -- for example a drug target -- but are unlikely to be useful as drugs themselves , and are often starting points in the drug discovery process . Many natural products , such as curcumin , are hits in almost any assay in which they are tested , are not useful tool compounds , and are classified by medicinal chemists as `` pan-assay interference compounds '' .

Diffusing capacity of the lung ( DL ) measures the transfer of gas from air in the lung , to the red blood cells in lung blood vessels . It is part of a comprehensive series of tests ( pulmonary function testing ) to determine the overall ability of the lung to transport gas into and out of the blood . DL , especially DLCO , is reduced in certain diseases of the lung and heart . DLCO measurement has been standardized according to a position paper by a task force of the European Respiratory and American Thoracic Societies .   In respiratory physiology , the diffusing capacity has a long history of great utility , representing conductance of gas across the alveolar-capillary membrane and also takes into account factors affecting the behaviour of a given gas with hemoglobin .   The term may be considered a misnomer as it represents neither diffusion nor a capacity ( as it is typically measured under submaximal conditions ) nor capacitance . In addition , gas transport is only diffusion limited in extreme cases , such as for oxygen uptake at very low ambient oxygen or very high pulmonary blood flow .   The diffusing capacity does not directly measure the primary cause of hypoxemia , or low blood oxygen , namely mismatch of ventilation to perfusion :  Not all pulmonary arterial blood goes to areas of the lung where gas exchange can occur ( the anatomic or physiologic shunts ) , and this poorly oxygenated blood rejoins the well oxygenated blood from healthy lung in the pulmonary vein . Together , the mixture has less oxygen than that blood from the healthy lung alone , and so is hypoxemic .  Similarly , not all inspired air goes to areas of the lung where gas exchange can occur ( the anatomic and the physiological dead spaces ) , and so is wasted .


Question: The escalation of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is leading to increased acidity in our oceans, posing severe threats to aquatic ecosystems and their inhabitants.

 Ocean Acidification: A Silent Threat to Marine Ecosystems
Ocean acidification, triggered by escalating levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, represents a grave concern for marine ecosystems globally. When excess CO2 dissolves into oceans, it reacts with seawater forming carbonic acid, thereby lowering pH levels—a phenomenon termed "ocean acidification." This alteration disrupts critical biological functions among various sea dwellers, notably calcifying organisms such as corals, mollusks, and some plankton species. These creatures struggle to build protective shells under increasingly acidic conditions, impacting entire food webs and threatening biodiversity.
Historical records indicate stable CO2 concentrations around 280 parts per million prior to the Industrial Revolution; however, current measurements hover near 420ppm—primarily attributed to burning fossil fuels and deforestation. Such dramatic shifts exacerbate ocean acidity, posing severe challenges to marine life adaptation. Moreover, this silent crisis intertwines with global warming, both symptoms of excessive greenhouse gases emitted through human activities.
The repercussions extend beyond ecological boundaries, affecting fisheries and economies reliant upon healthy seas. Coral reefs, often referred to as underwater rainforests, provide essential nurseries for countless aquatic species while supporting tourism industries in coastal regions. Their degradation could lead to economic downturns alongside irreversible damage to unique marine environments.
Addressing ocean acidification necessitates international cooperation aimed at curbing CO2 emissions and implementing sustainable practices. Restoration projects focusing on coral reef health offer hope but require substantial investment and commitment across nations. By acknowledging the urgency behind mitigating atmospheric pollutants' impact on our oceans, we can strive towards preserving vital marine habitats for future generations.

Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes at an elevation of 1754 m above sea level . It lies to the south of Nakuru , in the rift valley of Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park .   The lake 's abundance of algae used to attract a vast quantity of flamingos that famously lined the shore . Other birds also flourish in the area , as do warthogs , baboons and other large mammals . Eastern black rhinos and southern white rhinos have also been introduced .   The lake 's level dropped dramatically in the early 1990s but has since largely recovered . In 2013 , the lake received an alarming increase in the water levels that led to the migration of flamingos to Lake Bogoria in search for food supply . .   Nakuru means `` Dust or Dusty Place '' in the Maasai language . Lake Nakuru National Park , close to Nakuru town , was established in 1961 . It started off small , only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity , but has since been extended to include a large part of the savannahs .   Lake Nakuru is protected under the Ramsar Convention on wetlands .

Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein -- energy malnutrition characterized by edema , irritability , ulcerating dermatoses , and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates . Sufficient calorie intake , but with insufficient protein consumption , distinguishes it from marasmus . Kwashiorkor cases occur in areas of famine or poor food supply . Cases in the developed world are rare .   Jamaican pediatrician Cicely Williams introduced the name into the medical community in a 1935 Lancet article , two years after she published the disease 's first formal description in the Western medical literature . The name is derived from the Ga language of coastal Ghana , translated as `` the sickness the baby gets when the new baby comes '' or `` the disease of the deposed child '' , and reflecting the development of the condition in an older child who has been weaned from the breast when a younger sibling comes . Breast milk contains proteins and amino acids vital to a child 's growth . In at-risk populations , kwashiorkor may develop after a mother weans her child from breast milk , replacing it with a diet high in carbohydrates , especially sugar .

Dioxygen plays an important role in the energy metabolism of living organisms . Free oxygen is produced in the biosphere through photolysis ( light-driven oxidation and splitting ) of water during photosynthesis in cyanobacteria , green algae , and plants . During oxidative phosphorylation in cellular respiration , oxygen is reduced to water , thus closing the biological water-oxygen redox cycle .

Regeneration is the ability for a cell , tissue , or organism to recover from damage . It can also be used to describe the ability of an ecosystem -- specifically , the environment and its living population -- to recover from damage .   Resilience to minor disturbances is one characteristic feature of healthy ecosystems . Following major ( lethal ) disturbances , such as a fire or pest outbreak in a forest , an immediate return to the previous dynamic equilibrium will not be possible . Instead , pioneering species will occupy , compete for space , and establish themselves in the newly opened habitat . The new growth of seedlings and community assembly process is known as regeneration in ecology . As ecological succession sets in , a forest will slowly regenerate towards its former state within the succession ( climax or any intermediate stage ) , provided that all outer parameters ( climate , soil fertility availability of nutrients , animal migration paths , air pollution or the absence thereof , etc. ) remain unchanged .   In certain regions like Australia , natural wildfire is a necessary condition for a cyclically stable ecosystem with cyclic regeneration .

Rajiformes is one of the four orders in the superorder Batoidea , flattened cartilaginous fishes related to sharks . Rajiforms are distinguished by the presence of greatly enlarged pectoral fins , which reach as far forward as the sides of the head , with a generally flattened body . The undulatory pectoral fin motion diagnostic to this taxon is known as rajiform locomotion . The eyes and spiracles are located on the upper surface of the head and the gill slits are on the underside of the body . Most species give birth to live young , although some lay eggs with a horny capsule ( `` mermaid 's purse '' ) .

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

The second cholera pandemic ( 1829 -- 1849 ) , also known as the Asiatic Cholera Pandemic , was a cholera pandemic that reached from India across western Asia to Europe , Great Britain and the Americas , as well as east to China and Japan . Cholera caused more deaths , more quickly , than any other epidemic disease in the 19th century . It is exclusively a human disease , and it can spread through many means of travel , such as by persons via caravan , ship , and aeroplanes . Cholera is known most popularly to spread through warm fecal-contaminated river waters and contaminated foods . The causative microorganisms ( Cholera vibrio ) flourish by reaching humans . It is treatable with oral re-hydration therapy and preventable with adequate sanitation and water treatment .

In medicine , a late effect is a condition that appears after the acute phase of an earlier , causal condition has run its course . A late effect can be caused directly by the earlier condition , or indirectly by the treatment for the earlier condition . Some late effects can occur decades later . Historically , late effects have been very difficult to connect with their causes , but as survivorship and life span has increased and `` follow up '' has become standard practice , these connections are becoming established . A period , often very long , of health unaffected by both the initial and the late effect conditions distinguishes a late effect from a sequela or a complication .

Deep sea mining is a relatively new mineral retrieval process that takes place on the ocean floor . Ocean mining sites are usually around large areas of polymetallic nodules or active and extinct hydrothermal vents at 1400 to below the ocean 's surface . The vents create globular or massive sulfide deposits , which contain valuable metals such as silver , gold , copper , manganese , cobalt , and zinc . The deposits are mined using either hydraulic pumps or bucket systems that take ore to the surface to be processed . As with all mining operations , deep sea mining raises questions about its potential environmental impact . Environmental advocacy groups such as Greenpeace and the Deep sea Mining Campaign have argued that seabed mining should not be permitted in most of the world 's oceans because of the potential for damage to deepsea ecosystems and pollution by heavy metal laden plumes .

Reclaimed or recycled water ( also called wastewater reuse or water reclamation ) is the process of converting wastewater into water that can be reused for other purposes . Reuse may include irrigation of gardens and agricultural fields or replenishing surface water and groundwater ( i.e. , groundwater recharge ) . Reused water may also be directed toward fulfilling certain needs in residences ( e.g. toilet flushing ) , businesses , and industry , and could even be treated to reach drinking water standards . This last option is called either `` direct potable reuse '' or `` indirect potable '' reuse , depending on the approach used . Colloquially , the term `` toilet to tap '' also refers to potable reuse .   Reclaiming water for reuse applications instead of using freshwater supplies can be a water-saving measure . When used water is eventually discharged back into natural water sources , it can still have benefits to ecosystems , improving streamflow , nourishing plant life and recharging aquifers , as part of the natural water cycle .   Wastewater reuse is a long-established practice used for irrigation , especially in arid countries . Reusing wastewater as part of sustainable water management allows water to remain as an alternative water source for human activities . This can reduce demand and alleviate pressures on groundwater and other natural water bodies .


Question: The escalation of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is leading to increased seawater acidity, resulting in devastating impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

 Ocean Acidification: A Silent Threat to Marine Ecosystems
Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbed by oceans lead to a significant drop in pH levels, resulting in ocean acidification—a silent but deadly phenomenon affecting marine ecosystems globally. This alteration disrupts calcifying organisms' ability to build protective shells, impacting vital food chains and threatening diverse sea life. From coral reefs bleaching to shellfish vulnerability increases, the consequences ripple through entire aquatic communities. Although pollutants vary widely—ranging from plastics to oil spills—the ongoing rise in atmospheric CO2 concentration uniquely jeopardizes marine health on a massive scale. Addressing root causes requires international cooperation aimed at curbing greenhouse gases while implementing adaptive strategies to safeguard vulnerable underwater realms.
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Landing is the last part of a flight , where a flying animal , aircraft , or spacecraft returns to the ground . When the flying object returns to water , the process is called alighting , although it is commonly called `` landing , '' `` touchdown '' or `` splashdown '' as well . A normal aircraft flight would include several parts of flight including taxi , takeoff , climb , cruise , descent and landing .

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .

Respiratory minute volume ( or minute ventilation or minute volume ) is the volume of gas inhaled ( inhaled minute volume ) or exhaled ( exhaled minute volume ) from a person 's lungs per minute . It is an important parameter in respiratory medicine due to its relationship with blood carbon dioxide levels . It can be measured with devices such as a Wright respirometer or can be calculated from other known respiratory parameters . Although minute volume can be viewed as a unit of volume , it is usually treated in practice as a flow rate ( given that it represents a volume change over time ) .   Several symbols can be used to represent minute volume . They include ( V̇ or V-dot ) or Q ( which are general symbols for flow rate ) , MV , and VE .

Land degradation is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-induced processes acting upon the land .  It is viewed as any change or disturbance to the land perceived to be deleterious or undesirable . Natural hazards are excluded as a cause ; however human activities can indirectly affect phenomena such as floods and bush fires .   This is considered to be an important topic of the 21st century due to the implications land degradation has upon agronomic productivity , the environment , and its effects on food security . It is estimated that up to 40 % of the world 's agricultural land is seriously degraded .

Recreational diving or sport diving is diving for the purpose of leisure and enjoyment , usually when using scuba equipment . The term `` recreational diving '' may also be used in contradistinction to `` technical diving '' , a more demanding aspect of recreational diving which requires greater levels of training , experience and equipment to compensate for the more hazardous conditions associated with the disciplines . Breath-hold diving for recreation also fits into the broader scope of the term , but this article covers the commonly used meaning of scuba diving for recreational purposes , where the diver is not constrained from making a direct near-vertical ascent to the surface at any point during the dive .   The equipment used for recreational diving is mostly open circuit scuba , though semi closed and fully automated electronic closed circuit rebreathers may be included in the scope of recreational diving .  Risk is managed by training the diver in a range of standardised procedures and skills appropriate to the equipment the diver chooses to use and the environment in which the diver plans to dive . Further experience and development of skills by practice will increase the diver 's ability to dive safely . Specialty training is made available by the recreational diver training industry and diving clubs to increase the range of environments and venues the diver can enjoy at an acceptable level of risk .

Deep Blue Sea or The Deep Blue Sea may refer to :   The Deep Blue Sea ( play ) , a 1952 stage play by Terence Rattigan  The Deep Blue Sea ( 1955 film ) , a 1955 British drama film based on the Rattigan play  The Deep Blue Sea ( 2011 film ) , a 2011 British drama film based on the Rattigan play  `` Deep Blue Sea '' , a 1957 Country and Western hit for Jimmy Dean with lyrics by Martin Seligson  Deep Blue Sea ( 1999 film ) , a 1999 American science fiction horror film  Deep Blue Sea ( soundtrack ) , soundtrack to the film  Deep Blue Sea , a 2004 album by Davy Spillane  Deep Blue Sea ( hat ) , an Australian hat

La mer , trois esquisses symphoniques pour orchestre ( French for The sea , three symphonic sketches for orchestra ) , or simply La mer ( i.e. . The Sea ) , is an orchestral composition ( L 109 ) by the French composer Claude Debussy .   Composed between 1903 and 1905 , the piece was initially not well received , but soon became one of Debussy 's most admired and frequently performed orchestral works .

Diffuser can refer to any device that diffuses in some manner such as :  Diffuser ( acoustics ) , a device that scatters reflections of sound across frequencies  In aerodynamics  Diffuser ( automotive ) , a shaped section of a car 's underbody which improves the car 's aerodynamic properties . It causes air to escape from the underside of the vehicle faster than above air , working like a wing on an airplane in the opposite direction . Results in improvement of downforce .  ( aerodynamics ) a device that renders flow uniform as used at the input to wind tunnels . also used in faucet aspirators to mix in air to avoid a stream that splashes .  divergent part of the flute  Part of a jet engine air intake , especially when operated at supersonic speeds  the channel between the vanes of a turbine  the channel between the vanes of the stator of a centrifugal compressor  Diffuser ( breathing set part ) , a device fitted over an underwater breathing set 's exhaust orifice to break up the gas outflow into smaller bubbles to reduce noise or make the bubble pattern at the surface less noticeable .  Diffuser ( heat ) , a cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source  Diffuser ( hair ) , a blowdryer attachment or one-piece device that diffuses heat as it dries the hair  Diffuser ( optics ) , a device that diffuses or spreads out or scatters light in some manner  Diffuser ( sewage ) , an aerating device for sewage and industrial waste water treatments ; a membrane with fine pores , through which fine bubbles are generated by the supply of air through blowers  Diffuser ( thermodynamics ) , a device that controls the characteristics of a fluid at the entrance to a thermodynamic open system  Diffusion filter , a specific optical diffuser used in photography  Aroma lamp also known as Diffuser , is used to diffuse essential oils in the surroundings .  In encryption a diffuser is a data-mixing function .   Diffuser may also refer to :  Diffuser ( band ) , a punk rock band from Long Island  diffuser.fm , a website of Townsquare Media

Dibasic is an adjective meaning :  containing two hydrogen atoms that can be replaced by metal ions , or  `` of or relating to salts or acids forming salts with two atoms of a univalent metal . ''   Dibasic calcium phosphate is referred to as dicalcium phosphate . A dibasic acid is an acid that has two hydrogen ions to donate to a base in an acid-base reaction .

Land reclamation , usually known as reclamation , and also known as land fill ( not to be confused with a landfill ) , is the process of creating new land from ocean , riverbeds , or lake beds . The land reclaimed is known as reclamation ground or land fill .   In a number of other jurisdictions , including parts of the United States , the term `` reclamation '' can refer to returning disturbed lands to an improved state . In Alberta , Canada , for example , reclamation is defined by the provincial government as `` The process of reconverting disturbed land to its former or other productive uses . '' In Oceania it is frequently referred to as land rehabilitation .