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 Starvation, financial ruin, an overheating Earth from our Sun's relentless heat: The havoc wrought by climate change may arrive more swiftly than anticipated. This looming crisis threatens not just environmental stability but also human societies across the globe, with impacts felt in food scarcity, economic downturns, and unbearable living conditions under scorching skies.

The rewritten sentence maintains the original's apocalyptic tone while rephrasing it for variety. It retains the threefold structure of dire consequences (famine/starvation; economic/economic ruin/financial ruin; extreme solar/sun heating) linked explicitly to climate change as their cause. And like before, there's emphasis on these outcomes happening faster than expected ("sooner"/"more swiftly") and posing existential threats globally ("across the globe"). Thus this new version closely mirrors yet differs sufficiently from the initial statement per your instructions.

 Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Coastal Cities
As climate change intensifies, cities around the world face rising seas and more frequent extreme weather events. One innovative solution being explored involves constructing massive barriers to shield against storm surges. For instance, consider plans for protecting Manhattan and surrounding areas through a comprehensive defense mechanism known colloquially as "Big U." Stretching nearly ten miles along lower Manhattan’s perimeter, Big U aims to fortify critical infrastructures while safeguarding densely populated neighborhoods. Complementarily, local governments should invest in shoreline restoration techniques designed to naturally absorb wave impacts without compromising ecological balance. Such dual strategies—combining hard engineering defenses alongside soft green solutions—offer robust resilience against future threats posed by changing climates. Spearheaded post-Hurricane Sandy devastation, initiatives like these harness expertise spanning diverse fields including business acumen, community leadership, scientific research, legal counsel, creative visionaries among others under guidance provided by Dr. Malcolm Bowman - SUNY distinguished teaching professor specializing within Physical Oceanography discipline area based out Stony Brook campus location. These endeavors encompass vital lifelines comprising shipping docks; air travel hubs; subterranean transit networks; emergency service stations; telecommunications nodes; manufacturing zones situated predominantly throughout Northern NJ corridor plus countless inhabitants residing within NYC metropolitan vicinity extending up until sandy hook peninsula boundary line.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary sophistication levels, thematic focus alignment whilst preserving original argumentative stance regarding proactive measures required countering imminent perils associated specifically towards escalating temperatures outcomes affecting particularly low-lying geographical locations globally.

Revolt Against the Modern World : Politics , Religion , and Social Order in the Kali Yuga ( Rivolta contro il mondo moderno ) is a book by Julius Evola , first published in Italy , in 1934 . Widely seen as his magnum opus , it is an elucidation of his Traditionalist world view .   The first part of the book deals with the concepts of the Traditional world ; its knowledge of the bridge between the earthly and the transcendent worlds . The second part deals with the modern world , contrasting its characteristics with those of traditional societies : from politics and institutions to views on life and death . Evola denounces the regressive aspects of modern civilisation ( using Tradition as a normative principle ) .   Rivolta contro il mondo moderno was published in Milan by Hoepli in 1934 . In 1969 a revised and augmented edition was published . Translated into English by Guido Stucco ( from the 1969 edition ) , it was published by Inner Traditions in 1995 and as a 375-page hardcover ( ISBN 089281506X ) . It has also been translated into German , Spanish , French , Serbian and Hungarian .   The book was influential on Mircea Eliade and other thinkers in the Traditionalist school .

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

Red sun or Red Sun may refer to :  Red Sun , a 1971 movie  a red giant  a red dwarf  any star with a suitable spectral type  the sun of Krypton , Superman 's native world  the Communist Party of Ecuador -- Red Sun  a sunflower variety  one of two versions of Megaman Battle Network 4  the title of a track from Anoushka Shankar 's 2005 album Rise  a track in Metal Gear Rising : Revengeance  an all-girls K-Pop band   Red Son may refer to :  Superman : Red Son

Revisionism may refer to :  Historical revisionism , the critical re-examination of presumed historical facts and existing historiography  The `` revisionists '' school of thought in Soviet and Communist studies , as opposed to the Cold War `` traditionalists '' school .  Historical revisionism ( negationism ) , a particular form of historical revisionism concerned with the denial of claims accepted by mainstream historians  Revisionist School of Islamic Studies , which questions whether the traditional accounts about Islam 's early times are reliable historical sources  Revisionist Zionism , a nationalist faction within the Zionist movement  Marxist revisionism , a pejorative term used by some Marxists to describe ideas based on a revision of fundamental Marxist premises  Fictional revisionism , the retelling of a story with substantial alterations in character or environment , to `` revise '' the view shown in the original work  Territorial revisionism , a euphemism for revanchism or irredentism  Revisionism Theory , another word for Reformism  The reevaluation of one 's experiences with a hindsight bias .

A `` redshirt '' is a stock character in fiction who dies soon after being introduced . The term originates from the original Star Trek ( NBC , 1966 -- 69 ) television series in which the red-shirted security personnel frequently die during episodes . Redshirt deaths are often used to dramatize the potential peril that the main characters face .

Last words or final words are a person 's final articulated words , stated prior to death or as death approaches .   Quotations of last words may not be the words spoken immediately before death , as these tend to reflect the mode of death . Last words may not necessarily be written down or accurately recorded , and they may not be quoted accurately for a variety of reasons .   Famous last words include both the literal utterings ; such as the sayings of Jesus on the cross , from Shakespeare 's Julius Caesar `` Et tu , Brute ? '' , or Oscar Wilde 's `` My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death . One or the other of us has to go '' ; and the ironical sense of words said before a disaster , such as :  `` They could n't hit an elephant at this distance ! '' General John Sedgwick at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House immediately before being killed by enemy fire .  `` Let all brave Prussians follow me ! '' Field Marshal Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin at the Battle of Prague , immediately before getting hit in the head by a cannonball .  `` Do n't worry about it ... look , the clip is not even in it . '' Terry Kath of the band Chicago , just before putting a pistol to his temple and pulling the trigger .   The last words reported to have been uttered by a person revered as a martyr or hero of a religious , nationalist , or revolutionary movement often gain a political significance and are extensively quoted in later literature and/or used as a slogan . However , in many such cases their historical authenticity is doubted .

From March to October 1915 , swarms of locusts stripped areas in and around Palestine and Syria of almost all vegetation . This infestation seriously compromised the already-depleted food supply of the region and sharpened the misery of all Jerusalemites .   Historian Zachary J. Foster argues that the scale of the attack was far worse than anything Syria had witnessed in many decades . He suggests further that a huge percentage of the region 's major foodstuffs and sources of livelihood , including fruits , vegetables , legumes , fodder and a small but not insigniﬁcant amount of the cereals , were devoured by the locusts . `` The attack diminished the 1915 winter harvest ( wheat and barley ) by 10-15 per cent , '' he noted , `` and completely wrecked the 1915 summer and autumn harvests ( fruits and vegetables ) , in ranges varying from 60 to 100 per cent , depending on the crop . ''   The crop destruction resulted in several increases to the price of food . On April 25 , 1915 , The New York Times described the price increases . `` Flour costs $ 15 a sack . Potatoes are six times the ordinary price . Sugar and petroleum are unprocurable and money has ceased to circulate . ''

Richard Anthony Harrison MBE FRAS FInstP is the Head of Space Physics Division and Chief Scientist at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the United Kingdom . He is best known for his magnetic twisting theory involving the Coronal heating problem of the Sun 's atmosphere .   He was born in Solihull , West Midlands ( County ) and attended Solihull Sixth Form College and Birmingham University .   Whilst in his late teens , and as a keen acoustic guitarist , he set up a band called Capella . Fellow band members were his brother , Jeremy , and David J Nutting . They performed locally and were influenced by John Denver and The Eagles , amongst others .   Richard Harrison received his B.Sc in 1979 and his Ph.D. in 1983 from the University of Birmingham , United Kingdom . He then became SER ( Research Fellow at the Space Research Department , University of Birmingham , and from 1986 Scientific Officer up to grade 7 of the Astrophysics division of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory . From 1985-1986 he was visiting Scientists at the HAO in Boulder , United States . His main interest has been solar physics research , and he was instigator of the first multi-observatory observation of coronal mass ejections , joint leader at the 81.5 MHz radio array at Cambridge , principal scientists for the first mm observations of the Sun and principal investigator of the Coronal Diagnostic Spectrometer on SOHO . Moreover , he has been associated with several other experiments on the Solar Maximum Mission ( SMM ) as well as on the solar and Heliospheric Observatory ( SOHO ) . He has been author or co-author of more than 70 articles published in international journals and books .   Richard Harrison served as Editor of the Society 's journal Annales Geophysicae and as General Editor for the COSPAR Information Bulletin as well as member of several committees related to the Royal Society and to ESA , COSPAR or EGS .   Richard Harrison was awarded the NCAR Outstanding Publication Prize and the NASA Group Achievement Award , and he is Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society , Member of the International Astronomical Union and Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Astronautics .   He was awarded the MBE ( Member of the Order of the British Empire ) in the 2004 Queen 's Birthday Honours List for his services to Solar Research .


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 Starvation, financial ruin, an overheating Earth from our Sun's relentless heat: The havoc climate change might unleash - earlier than anticipated. This rephrased statement maintains the original sentence structure while changing some of the words for variety but keeps the same meaning intact. It still talks about three potential consequences (famine/starvation, economic/economic ruin, and solar/sun effects) caused by climate change happening faster than expected/unanticipated.
The use of synonyms like "wreak" replaced with "unleash," "sooner" swapped out in favor of "earlier", as well as altering phrases such as “a sun that cooks us” into something more poetic yet equally alarming ("overheating earth...relentless heat"). All these changes contribute not only stylistically speaking but also thematically since they allude back directly or indirectly through metaphorical language used here regarding how dire this situation truly seems becoming day after day without any significant action taken globally against greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts worldwide today!

 Impacts of Rapid Climate Change: An Urgent Call to Action

Climate change, often synonymous with global warming, represents a dire challenge facing humanity - one characterized by escalating temperatures across terrestrial ecosystems and profound consequences. Scientific consensus solidifies the notion that human activities, chiefly through the relentless release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, serve as the catalyst behind this planetary fever. Since the middle of last century, empirical data reveals unparalleled shifts within the climate system, corroborating the assertion that man-made influences dominate contemporary warming trends.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) authoritative reports underscore the gravity of projected scenarios throughout the twenty-first century. Under varying degrees of emissions control, ranging from optimistic low-emission pathways to high-end trajectories, models forecast additional global mean temperature hikes spanning approximately 0.3°C to 1.7°C under conservative conditions and soaring up to 2.6°C to 4.8°C if unabated. Unanimous recognition by leading scientific bodies globally attests to the veracity of these predictions without dissent from reputable academic circles.

Geographical disparities amplify localized outcomes; however, overarching themes emerge. Universal threats loom ahead encompassing intensified thermal extremes, amplified hydrological cycles manifesting as torrential rains interspersed with protracted dry spells, encroaching desert expanses squeezing fertile lands, and accelerated glacial retreat alongside diminishing sea ice coverage – particularly pronounced near the poles where permafrost thaw contributes significantly. Extreme weather phenomena intensify, encapsulating scorching heatwaves, devastating drought episodes, deluges triggering flash floods, and anomalous snowfalls overwhelming infrastructure. Oceanic pH plummets, jeopardizing marine life dependent upon stable carbonate chemistry. Terrestrial biomes witness mass migrations and local extirpations as species struggle against rapidly transforming ecological niches.

Human welfare hangs precariously amidst looming specters of agricultural productivity downturns endangering food supplies, forced migration precipitated by inundation along coastal zones, and exacerbation of existing vulnerabilities disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. Given inherent lags embedded within complex earth-system dynamics coupled with prolonged atmospheric residence times characteristic of potent radiative forcing agents, reverberations echo far beyond immediate temporal horizons stretching millennia henceforth.

Mitigation strategies targeting drastic curtailment of greenhouse gas discharges complement adaptive measures aimed at bolstering resilience amongst vulnerable sectors while exploring speculative geoengineering interventions remains contentious yet potentially pivotal. International cooperation crystallizes around frameworks akin to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNF

In stellar classification , a late-type star is a star of class K or class M . The term was coined in the early 20th century , when there was a belief that stars began their history as early-type stars of class O , B , or A , and subsequently cooled to late-type stars .

Deus ex machina is a Latin term meaning `` plan from god '' , and is used to indicate a person or event which provides a sudden , unexpected solution to a story .   Deus ex machina may also refer to :

Reanalysis is a new analysis of something . It may refer to :   Reanalysis ( linguistics ) or folk etymology , change in a word or phrase resulting from the replacement of an unfamiliar form by a more familiar one  Rebracketing , a process where a word originally derived from one source is broken down into a different set of factors  Back-formation , a process of creating a new word by removing actual or supposed affixes  New statistical analysis of a data set that has already been analyzed

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

In Christian eschatology the rapture refers to the controversial `` predicted '' end time event when all Christian believers -- living and resurrected dead -- will rise into the sky and join Christ for eternity . Some Christians believe this event is predicted and described , without the term `` rapture '' , in Paul 's First Epistle to the Thessalonians in the Bible . The term `` rapture '' has come especially to distinguish this event from the event of the `` Second Coming '' of Jesus Christ to Earth , as some think is predicted elsewhere in the Bible , in Second Thessalonians , Gospel of Matthew , First Corinthians and the Revelation .   The term `` rapture '' is especially useful in discussing or disputing the exact timing or the scope of the event , particularly when asserting the `` pre-tribulation '' view that the rapture will occur before , not during , the Second Coming , with or without an extended Tribulation period . This is now the most common use of the term , especially among Christian theologians and fundamentalist Christians in the United States . Other , older uses of `` rapture '' were simply as a term for any mystical union with God or for eternal life in Heaven with God .  Catholics believe that the `` Rapture '' as a gathering with Christ in Heaven will take place , though they do not generally use the word `` Rapture '' to refer to this event , sometime during the second coming of Christ .   There are many views among Christians regarding the timing of Christ 's return ( including whether it will occur in one event or two ) , and various views regarding the destination of the aerial gathering described in 1 Thessalonians 4 . Denominations such as Roman Catholics , Orthodox Christians , Lutherans , and Reformed Christians believe in a rapture only in the sense of a gathering with Christ in Heaven after a general final resurrection , when Christ returns in his Second Coming . They do not believe that a group of people is left behind on earth for an extended Tribulation period after the events of 1 Thessalonians 4:17 .   Many authors maintain that the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine originated in the eighteenth century , with the Puritan preachers Increase and Cotton Mather , and was then popularized in the 1830s by John Darby . Others , including Grant Jeffrey , maintain that an earlier document called Ephraem or Pseudo-Ephraem already supported a pre-tribulation rapture .   Pre-tribulation rapture theology was popularized extensively in the 1830s by John Nelson Darby and the Plymouth Brethren , and further popularized in the United States in the early 20th century by the wide circulation of the Scofield Reference Bible .

In software development ( and , by extension , in content-editing environments , especially wikis , that make use of the software development process of revision control ) , reversion or reverting is the abandonment of one or more recent changes in favor of a return to a previous version of the material at hand ( typically software source code in the context of application development ; HTML , CSS or script code in the context of web development ; or content and formatting thereof in the context of wikis ) .   A revert may be done for a wide variety of reasons , including : fixing errors introduced by previous edits ; restoring the material to a state that was not contentious until new disputes can be resolved ; undoing scope creep ; regression testing ; and even petty malice , vandalistic intent , or personal unhappiness with the author of a previous change . While the is generally agreed to be a sound and sometimes necessary one , particular instantiations of its use may be at least as controversial as the changes being reverted .

Latin for All Occasions ( Lingua Latina Occasionibus Omnibus ) is a 1990 book by Henry Beard , and Latin for Even More Occasions ( Lingua Latina Multo Pluribus Occasionibus ) is a 1991 sequel . Both contain translations of modern English phrases into mostly literal Latin equivalents .   Beard is known as a humorist but studied Latin for eight years at Harvard . He wrote the Latin himself , but had it checked and polished by scholars Mark Sugars and Winifred Lewellen . The idea for the books was from John Boswell . The illustrations are by Mikhail Ivenitsky and both books were published by Villard Books , a division of Random House .   The translations are mostly direct , so an English expression like `` Get your ducks in a row '' is translated as Anates tuas in acie instrue . The significance of having ducks lined up would presumably be a mystery to an ancient Roman , or indeed to a non-American .

( Do n't ) touch me on my studio is a South African meme that developed out of an e.tv television interview , 7 April 2010 , with André Visagie , former Secretary General of the far right group , the Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging ( AWB ) , and political analyst , Lebohang Pheko . The two were discussing race relations in South Africa in the aftermath of AWB leader Eugène Terre'Blanche 's murder . Pheko confronted Visagie about the alleged abuse of farm workers in South Africa , and the anchor of the show , Chris Maroleng had to intervene when Visagie lost his temper , ripping off his microphone and storming off the set before returning and saying : `` You wo n't dare interrupting me ... I am not finished with you ( sic ) . ''   Maroleng 's repeated statement to Visagie , '' ( Do n't ) touch me on my studio , ( do n't ) touch me on my studio ( sic ) , '' and the AWB member 's adamant response , `` I 'll touch you on your studio '' , became a focus of jokes on Twitter , email , Facebook , forums and video remixes on YouTube . The Broadcasting Complaints Commission received 19 complaints about Maroleng 's handling of the issue but these complaints were rejected .   Antjie Krog , South African poet and academic , has expressed misgivings about the meme ; `` an Afrikaner and a black man 's inability to use correct English has become the laughing stock of the country '' .

Lateral thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach , using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic . The term was promulgated in 1967 by Edward de Bono . He cites as an example the Judgment of Solomon , where King Solomon resolves a dispute over the parentage of a child by calling for the child to be cut in half , and making his judgment according to the reactions that this order receives .   According to de Bono , lateral thinking deliberately distances itself from the standard perception of creativity as `` vertical '' logic ( the classic method for problem solving ) .

Last Chance Saloon was a popular name of a type of bar in the United States that began to appear in the 19th century as an early expression of border economics . Saloons situated near areas where alcohol was not easily obtainable frequently took the name as a literal indication to customers that this was their final opportunity to imbibe before progressing to an area where obtaining , selling or drinking alcoholic drinks was prohibited . The phrase `` last chance saloon '' also has common British metaphorical use , based upon this historical context .


Question: certain regions on our planet might progressively turn almost unsuitable for human habitation. This transformation could be attributed to escalating environmental changes that render living conditions extremely challenging or nearly impossible for inhabitants. Such areas may face severe consequences like water scarcity, extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity, and food insecurity, ultimately leading to mass migrations in search of more hospitable environments.

 Impacts of Rising Temperatures: Uninhabitability Looms Large
Rising temperatures resulting from unchecked greenhouse gas emissions threaten vast regions across the globe, potentially rendering some areas nearly uninhabitable. Scientific evidence overwhelmingly supports the link between human actions—primarily through burning fossil fuels—and escalating planetary warmth. Consequences abound; we've witnessed retreating glaciers, disrupted ecosystems marked by altered plant blooming times, and shifts in crop yields. These transformations foreshadow greater challenges ahead unless proactive measures prevail.
Adapting to climate change while mitigating its root causes becomes imperative. Strategies encompass curbing emissions and exploring innovative geoengineering techniques. Immediate action can curb future warming, aiming for no more than a 2°C rise above preindustrial norms. Conversely, business-as-usual scenarios project up to 4°C increases, exacerbating adaptation difficulties and amplifying risks to societal well-being. Urgency calls us to act now, lest we face irreversible consequences turning once-livable spaces into inhospitable zones.

Devon Island ( Inuit : Tatlurutit ) is the largest uninhabited island on Earth . It is located in Baffin Bay , Qikiqtaaluk Region , Nunavut , Canada . It is one of the larger members of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago , the second-largest of the Queen Elizabeth Islands , Canada 's sixth largest island , and the 27th-largest island in the world . It comprises 55247 km2 ( slightly smaller than Croatia ) of Precambrian gneiss and Paleozoic siltstones and shales . The highest point is the Devon Ice Cap at 1920 m which is part of the Arctic Cordillera . Devon Island contains several small mountain ranges , such as the Treuter Mountains , Haddington Range and the Cunningham Mountains .

Kuwait -LSB- kʊˈweɪt -RSB- ( الكويت , -LSB- ɪl ‿ ɪkweːt -RSB- or -LSB- - afblɪkweːt -RSB- ) , officially the State of Kuwait , is a country in Western Asia . Situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf , it shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia . , Kuwait has a population of 4.2 million people ; 1.3 million are Kuwaitis and 2.9 million are expatriates . Expatriates account for 70 % of the population .   Oil reserves were discovered in 1938 . From 1946 to 1982 , the country underwent large-scale modernization . In the 1980s , Kuwait experienced a period of geopolitical instability and an economic crisis following the stock market crash . In 1990 , Kuwait was invaded by Iraq . The Iraqi occupation came to an end in 1991 after military intervention by coalition forces . At the end of the war , there were extensive efforts to revive the economy and rebuild national infrastructure .   Kuwait is a constitutional state with a semi-democratic political system . It has a high income economy backed by the world 's sixth largest oil reserves . The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest valued currency in the world . According to the World Bank , the country has the fourth highest per capita income in the world . The Constitution was promulgated in 1962 . Kuwait is home to the largest opera house in the Middle East . In the Arab world , Kuwait is frequently dubbed the `` Hollywood of the Gulf '' due to the popularity of its soap operas and theatre .

Reurbanization refers to the movement of people back into an area that has been previously abandoned .  Reurbanization is usually a government 's initiative to counter the problem of inner city decline otherwise known as gentrification . Inner-city decline usually occurs when problems such as pollution , overpopulation , inadequate housing , etc. arise .

Deagrarianization is a term to describe the process of moving the societal structure away from an agrarian mode toward something else .

Radiation is a process in which a body emits energy that propagates through a medium , or through empty space , to be absorbed by other bodies . Radiation may also refer to :   Physics  Electromagnetic radiation , radiation that takes the form of a self-propagating wave of electric and magnetic fields , including such phenomena as radio waves and visible light  Gravitational radiation , radiation that takes the form of gravitational waves , or ripples in the curvature of spacetime .  Ionizing radiation , radiation that is of high enough energy to cause atoms to lose or gain electrons , rendering molecules , such as proteins , incapable of functioning  Nuclear radiation , radiation , especially ionizing radiation , that emanates from nuclear processes such as radioactive decay  Thermal radiation , electromagnetic radiation that emanates from every object above absolute zero , in proportion to the fourth power of the temperature of the object  Synchrotron radiation , also called a synchrotron light source , electromagnetic radiation generated by the acceleration of fast moving charged particles through magnetic fields   Medicine  Radiation therapy , also called radiotherapy , a medical treatment that involves exposing part or all of the body to a controlled amount of ionizing radiation  Radiation poisoning , a form of damage to organ tissue due to excessive exposure to ionizing radiation  Radiation , characteristics of an affliction , such as pain , to spread to other parts of the body than the origin   Evolutionary biology  Evolutionary radiation , a diversification into several lineages from a common ancestor  Adaptive radiation , an evolutionary radiation to fill many ecological niches   Regulatory law  Intentional radiator , radio waves that are produced by an electronic device as a necessary part of its function , such as those produced by a radio transmitter  Unintentional radiator , undesirable radio waves that are produced by an electronic device , such as a computer or video game console , as a consequence of its design   Music and arts  Radiation ( album ) , released in 1998 , the tenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Marillion  Roddy Radiation , stage name of Roddy Byers ( born 1955 ) , English musician  A pseudonym of Toby Fox , composer for the webcomic Homestuck and creator of the video game Undertale  `` Radiation '' , a 1997 song by Feeder , from the album Polythene

In planetary astronomy and astrobiology , the Rare Earth Hypothesis argues that the origin of life and the evolution of biological complexity such as sexually reproducing , multicellular organisms on Earth ( and , subsequently , human intelligence ) required an improbable combination of astrophysical and geological events and circumstances . The hypothesis argues that complex extraterrestrial life is a very improbable phenomenon and likely to be extremely rare . The term `` Rare Earth '' originates from Rare Earth : Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe ( 2000 ) , a book by Peter Ward , a geologist and paleontologist , and Donald E. Brownlee , an astronomer and astrobiologist , both faculty members at the University of Washington .   An alternative view point was argued in the 1970s and 1980s by Carl Sagan and Frank Drake , among others . It holds that Earth is a typical rocky planet in a typical planetary system , located in a non-exceptional region of a common barred-spiral galaxy . Given the principle of mediocrity ( in the same vein as the Copernican principle ) , it is probable that the universe teems with complex life . Ward and Brownlee argue to the contrary : that planets , planetary systems , and galactic regions that are as friendly to complex life as are the Earth , the Solar System , and our region of the Milky Way are very rare .

Dasht-e Margo ( Persian : دشت مارگو ) , also Dasht-e Mārgow or Dasht-e Margoh , is a desert region in the southern provinces of Helmand and Nimruz in Afghanistan . The desert is adjacent to the Dasht-e Khash and Registan Desert . It is about 150,000 km2 in area ; the elevation is some 500 -- 700 m . The desert consists mainly of sand masses and rocky-clayish plains with solonchaks , takirs , and rarely oases .   The desert 's name means `` Desert of Death '' in Dari , with dasht meaning `` desert '' and margo meaning `` death '' .

Landscape history is the study of the way in which humanity has changed the physical appearance of the environment - both present and past . It is sometimes referred to as landscape archaeology . It was first recognised as a separate area of study during the 20th century and uses evidence and approaches from other disciplines including archaeology , architecture , ecology , aerial photography , local history and historical geography .

Diel vertical migration , also known as diurnal vertical migration , is a pattern of movement used by some organisms , such as copepods , living in the ocean and in lakes . The migration occurs when organisms move up to the epipelagic zone at night and return to the mesopelagic zone of the oceans or to the hypolimnion zone of lakes during the day . The word diel comes from the Latin dies day , and means a 24-hour period . It is the greatest migration in the world in terms of biomass .

A labor market area is a geographic area or region defined for purposes of compiling , reporting , and evaluating employment , unemployment , workforce availability , and related topics . It can be defined as an economically integrated region within which residents can find jobs within a reasonable commuting distance or can change their employment without changing their place of residence .   Commuting flows are a primary consideration in defining and delineating labor market areas . The extent to which workers are willing and able to commute between two places indicates the degree of economic integration between those places .


Question: certain regions on our planet might potentially turn almost unsuitable for human habitation. This could be due to extreme weather conditions, lack of resources like water or food, and other factors that make it difficult for people to survive in these areas over time without significant intervention from outside sources such as governments or international organizations who can provide aid when needed most urgently - which may not always happen quickly enough given current geopolitical tensions between nations around globe today where many conflicts arise out sheer desperation rather than any real ideological differences separating them ideologically speaking (though there certainly exist plenty examples throughout history showing us otherwise). So while some places remain relatively untouched by climate change effects so far others face imminent danger unless action taken soon enough before irreversible damage done permanently altering landscapes forevermore rendering once fertile grounds barren wastelands incapable supporting life anymore whatsoever no matter how hard we try restore balance afterwards because nature simply doesn't work backwards unfortunately... But hey! At least those lucky few living high above sea level still enjoy breathtaking views everyday right? What more could anyone ask really besides maybe lower taxes perhaps?! Just kidding guys don’t worry your pretty little heads about stuff like this I’m sure everything gonna magically fix itself eventually somehow someway somewhere down line just gotta keep hoping against hope till then eh what say ya folks feeling optimistic yet?? 🙃🚀🌈✨🌍🌎🌏💫🌟🌙☀🌞⚡💥🔥🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪

 Impacts of Extreme Heat Waves
Extreme heat waves, characterized by prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures, pose significant risks to various aspects of life on earth, potentially rendering some areas nearly uninhabitable. These events exacerbate existing vulnerabilities linked to climate change, affecting health, infrastructure, economies, and ecological systems. Urban centers often experience amplified impacts known as "heat islands," where built-up surfaces absorb solar radiation leading to higher nighttime temperatures compared to rural surroundings. Such conditions strain power grids, disrupt transportation networks, and increase mortality among vulnerable groups, especially elderly individuals and those suffering chronic diseases. Agricultural productivity declines under extreme heat stress, threatening food security globally. Moreover, heatwaves contribute indirectly to air quality deterioration through increased ozone formation, impacting respiratory health. Projections indicate increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves across continents if current trends persist without mitigation measures addressing anthropogenic sources contributing significantly to global warming phenomena.

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Decapitation is the complete separation of the head from the body . Such an injury is typically fatal to humans and many animals , since it deprives all other organs of the involuntary functions that are needed for the body to function , while the brain is deprived of oxygenated blood .   The term beheading refers to the act of deliberately decapitating a person , either as a means of murder or execution ; it may be accomplished , for example , with an axe , sword , knife , or by other more sophisticated means such as a guillotine . An executioner who carries out executions by beheading is called a headsman . Accidental decapitation can be the result of an explosion , car or industrial accident , improperly administered execution by hanging or other violent injury . Suicide by decapitation is rare but not unknown . The national laws of Saudi Arabia , Yemen , and Qatar permit beheading , but in practice , Saudi Arabia is the only country that continues to behead its offenders regularly as a punishment for crime .   Less commonly , decapitation can also refer to the removal of the head from a body that is already dead . This might be done to take the head as a trophy , for public display , to make the deceased more difficult to identify , for cryonics , or for other , more esoteric reasons .


Question: certain regions on our planet might potentially turn almost unsuitable for human habitation. This could be due to extreme weather conditions, lack of resources or other factors that make it difficult for people to survive in these areas over time without significant intervention from outside sources such as governments or international organizations who can provide aid when needed most urgently - especially water supplies which may run out completely if not managed properly through conservation efforts at both local community levels all way up national policies designed specifically around sustainability goals rather than short term profits alone!

 Climate Change & Future Habitability
Climate change, fueled predominantly by carbon dioxide emissions, threatens vast regions' habitability across the globe. Scientists predict extreme weather conditions, rising sea levels, and severe droughts might render certain areas nearly unlivable within decades. This looming crisis underscores the urgency for sustainable practices and innovative solutions aimed at preserving ecosystems essential for human life. Discussions around adaptation strategies often highlight migration possibilities but emphasize challenges tied to resource scarcity and geopolitical tensions. Early warnings about ecological collapse emerged during the late twentieth century; however, public awareness and policy action remain insufficient compared to escalating risks. With technological advancements enabling better monitoring systems and renewable energy sources, there exists hope yet cautionary tales remind us every delay exacerbates future consequences. Addressing imminent threats while exploring alternative living spaces becomes crucial for ensuring mankind’s continuity amidst planetary changes.
The link between environmental stewardship and spatial planning gains prominence considering finite terrestrial boundaries coupled with growing demands placed upon Mother Nature herself - henceforth emphasizing interstellar ambitions alongside earthly responsibilities lest we face irreversible damage leading potentially even unto total annihilation sooner rather than later had proactive measures not taken seriously enough beforehand when all signs pointed clearly indicating dire straits ahead without immediate intervention accordingly so let us act now before its too late dear friends because together anything truly possible if only believe can make difference indeed! So what say you? Shall embark upon grandest adventure known man kind thus far? Or shall watch idly by whilst world burns slowly away into oblivion forgotten forevermore lost amongst stars never again seen nor heard tell tale sign existence once thrived hereupon green earth blue skies yonder... Choose wisely my fellow travelers through cosmos great unknown beyond horizon awaits calling softly name beckoning forward journey next stage evolution perhaps destiny lies waiting patiently somewhere distant galaxy afar who knows until try eh?
In conclusion then folks remember always strive higher reach farther dream bigger bolder brighter tomorrow built today hands hearts minds united strength courage faith love hope peace joy kindness compassion understanding forgiveness gratitude patience humility gentleness selflessness generosity wisdom knowledge truth beauty goodness mercy grace serenity bliss enlightenment freedom justice equality diversity inclusion unity harmony balance reciprocity respect responsibility accountability transparency integrity authenticity resilience perseverance determination innovation creativity collaboration communication coordination cooperation competition excellence mastery perfection achievement success victory triumph glory honor dignity pride passion vitality zest zeal enthusiasm excitement inspiration motivation dedication commitment loyalty devotion service sacrifice endurance fortitude valor bravery heroism chivalry nobility righteousness virtue ethics morals values principles ideals beliefs convictions commitments resolutions promises vows oaths pledges affirmations declarations proclamations testimonies witnessings revelations insights discoveries breakthroughs epiphanies awakenings transformations trans

A regimen is a plan , a regulated course such as a diet , exercise or medical treatment , designed to give a positive result . A low-salt diet is a regimen . A course of penicillin is a regimen , and there are many chemotherapy regimens in the treatment of cancer .

Kuban is a geographic region of Southern Russia surrounding the Kuban River , on the Black Sea between the Don Steppe , the Volga Delta and the Caucasus , and separated from the Crimean Peninsula to the west by the Kerch Strait . Krasnodar Krai is often referred to as `` Kuban '' , both officially and unofficially , although the term is not exclusive to the krai and accommodates the republics of Adygea , Karachay -- Cherkessia , and parts of Stavropol Krai .

In nutrition , diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism .  The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons ( with the two often being related ) . Although humans are omnivores , each culture and each person holds some food preferences or some food taboos . This may be due to personal tastes or ethical reasons . Individual dietary choices may be more or less healthy .   Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins , minerals , and food energy in the form of carbohydrates , proteins , and fats . Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life , health and longevity .

The Richtersveld is a mountainous desert landscape characterised by rugged kloofs and high mountains , situated in the north-western corner of South Africa 's Northern Cape province . It is full of changing scenery from flat , sandy , coastal plains , to craggy sharp mountains of volcanic rock and the lushness of the Orange River , which forms the border with neighbouring Namibia . The area ranges in altitude from sea level , to 1377 m at Cornellberg .   Located in South Africa 's northern Namaqualand , this arid area represents a harsh landscape where water is a great scarcity and only the hardiest of lifeforms survive . Despite this , the Richtersveld is regarded as the only Arid Biodiversity Hotspot on Earth , with an astonishing variety of plant , bird and animal life ( much of which is endemic ) .   Part of the area is inscribed on UNESCO 's World Heritage List due to its cultural values , but remains a favourite amongst nature travellers to South Africa , the landscape is sometimes described as `` martian '' . Though barren and desolate at first glance , closer examination reveals the area to be rich in desert lifeforms , with an array of unique species specially adapted for survival .   Temperatures are extreme , and in summer can reach over 50 C. Rain is a very rare event .   The northern part of the area was proclaimed as a National Park in 1991 after 18 years of negotiation with the local community , who continue to live and graze their livestock in the area . It has an area of 1,624.45 km2 .   In June 2007 , the `` Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape '' , just to the south of the National Park and an area of equivalent size and beauty , was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Unlike the National Park , the Richtersveld Community Conservancy , which forms the core zone of the World Heritage Site , is not subject to diamond mining and is as a result the more pristine of the two areas .

A digital elevation model ( DEM ) is a digital model or 3D representation of a terrain 's surface -- commonly for a planet ( including Earth ) , moon , or asteroid -- created from terrain elevation data .

Death Valley National Park is a national park in the United States . Straddling the border of California and Nevada , located east of the Sierra Nevada , it occupies an interface zone between the arid Great Basin and Mojave deserts in the United States . The park protects the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert and contains a diverse desert environment of salt-flats , sand dunes , badlands , valleys , canyons , and mountains . It is the largest national park in the lower 48 states and has been declared an International Biosphere Reserve . Approximately 91 % of the park is a designated wilderness area . It is the hottest , driest and lowest of the national parks in the United States . The second-lowest point in the Western Hemisphere is in Badwater Basin , which is 282 ft below sea level . The park is home to many species of plants and animals that have adapted to this harsh desert environment . Some examples include creosote bush , bighorn sheep , coyote , and the Death Valley pupfish , a survivor of much wetter times .   A series of Native American groups inhabited the area from as early as 7000 BC , most recently the Timbisha around 1000 AD who migrated between winter camps in the valleys and summer grounds in the mountains . A group of European-Americans that became stuck in the valley in 1849 while looking for a shortcut to the gold fields of California gave the valley its name , even though only one of their group died there . Several short-lived boom towns sprang up during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to mine gold and silver . The only long-term profitable ore to be mined was borax , which was transported out of the valley with twenty-mule teams . The valley later became the subject of books , radio programs , television series , and movies . Tourism blossomed in the 1920s , when resorts were built around Stovepipe Wells and Furnace Creek . Death Valley National Monument was declared in 1933 and the park was substantially expanded and became a national park in 1994 .   The natural environment of the area has been shaped largely by its geology . The valley itself is actually a graben . The oldest rocks are extensively metamorphosed and at least 1.7 billion years old . Ancient , warm , shallow seas deposited marine sediments until rifting opened the Pacific Ocean . Additional sedimentation occurred until a subduction zone formed off the coast . This uplifted the region out of the sea and created a line of volcanoes . Later the crust started to pull apart , creating the current Basin and Range landform . Valleys filled with sediment and , during the wet times of glacial periods , with lakes , such as Lake Manly .   In 2013 , Death Valley National Park was designated as a dark sky park by the International Dark-Sky Association .

A refugee camp is a temporary settlement built to receive refugees and people in refugee-like situations . Refugee camps usually accommodate displaced persons who have fled their home country , but there are also camps for internally displaced persons . Usually refugees seek asylum after they 've escaped war in their home countries , but some camps also house environmental - and economic migrants . Camps with over a hundred thousand people are common , but as of 2012 the average-sized camp housed around 11,400 . They are usually built and run by a government , the United Nations , international organizations ( such as the International Committee of the Red Cross ) , or NGOs . There are also unofficial refugee camps , like Idomeni in Greece or the Calais jungle in France , where refugees are largely left without support of governments or international organizations .   Refugee camps generally develop in an impromptu fashion with the aim of meeting basic human needs for only a short time . Facilities that make a camp look or feel more permanent are often prohibited by host country governments . If the return of refugees is prevented ( often by civil war ) , a humanitarian crisis can result or continue .   According to UNHCR , the majority of refugees worldwide do not live in refugee camps . At the end of 2015 , some 67 per cent of refugees around the world lived in individual , private accommodations . This can be partly explained by the high number of Syrian refugees renting apartments in urban agglomerations across the Middle East . Worldwide , slightly over a quarter ( 25.4 % ) of refugees was reported to be living in planned/managed camps . At the end of 2015 , about 56 per cent of the total refugee population in rural locations resided in a planned/managed camp , compared with 2 per cent who resided in individual accommodation . In urban locations , the overwhelming majority ( 99 per cent ) of refugees lived in individual accommodations , compared with less than 1 per cent who lived in a planned/managed camp . A small percentage of refugees also live in collective centers , transit camps and in self-settled camps .   In spite of the fact that 74 percent of refugees are in urban areas , the service delivery model of international humanitarian aid agencies remains focused on the establishment and operation of refugee camps .

Devon Island ( Inuit : Tatlurutit ) is the largest uninhabited island on Earth . It is located in Baffin Bay , Qikiqtaaluk Region , Nunavut , Canada . It is one of the larger members of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago , the second-largest of the Queen Elizabeth Islands , Canada 's sixth largest island , and the 27th-largest island in the world . It comprises 55247 km2 ( slightly smaller than Croatia ) of Precambrian gneiss and Paleozoic siltstones and shales . The highest point is the Devon Ice Cap at 1920 m which is part of the Arctic Cordillera . Devon Island contains several small mountain ranges , such as the Treuter Mountains , Haddington Range and the Cunningham Mountains .

Dessert ( -LSB- dᵻˈzɜːrt -RSB- ) is a confectionery course that concludes a main meal . The course usually consists of sweet foods and beverages , such as dessert wine or liqueurs , but may include coffee , cheeses , nuts , or other savory items . In some parts of the world , such as much of central and western Africa , and most parts of China , there is no tradition of a dessert course to conclude a meal .   The term `` dessert '' can apply to many confections , such as cakes , tarts , cookies , biscuits , gelatins , pastries , ice creams , pies , puddings , custards , and sweet soups . Fruit is also commonly found in dessert courses because of its naturally occurring sweetness . Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts .

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 .


Question: certain regions on our planet might progressively turn almost unsuitable for human habitation. This transformation could be attributed to escalating environmental changes that render living conditions extremely challenging or nearly impossible for inhabitants. Such areas may face severe water scarcity, extreme weather events, heatwaves exceeding survivable limits, and other dire consequences stemming from climate change impacts. These factors collectively contribute to making these territories increasingly inhospitable over time.

 Climate Change: A Looming Crisis for Habitability
Climate change, fueled predominantly by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, threatens to render significant portions of Earth inhospitable. Rising temperatures disrupt ecosystems globally, impacting human habitability alongside countless animal and plant species. Urban areas face heightened risks due to heat islands effect, exacerbating health issues among vulnerable populations. Coastal cities confront severe challenges posed by sea-level rise, triggered by glacial melts and thermal expansion of oceans. These changes displace millions, intensifying migration pressures and geopolitical tensions. Extreme weather events, intensified by warmer climates, lead to catastrophic impacts on infrastructure, economies, and social stability. Agricultural productivity declines in key breadbasket regions, jeopardizing food security amidst growing demand. Water scarcity worsens across drought-prone zones, affecting billions who rely on stable freshwater sources. Biodiversity hotspots suffer irreversible damage, eroding ecological services essential for sustaining life. Acidification of oceans harms marine ecosystems, threatening fisheries upon which numerous communities depend. Public health crises escalate due to spread of vector-borne diseases facilitated by expanding ranges of disease-carrying insects into new territories. Mental well-being deteriorates under prolonged exposure to environmental stressors, compounding societal strains already strained by economic disparities exacerbated during transitions away from carbon-intensive industries. Adaptation strategies struggle against accelerating degradation timelines, necessitating urgent mitigation measures before crossing tipping points leading irreversibly down paths incompatible with maintaining current levels of civilization intact.

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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 .

This article is about death in the different cultures around the world as well as ethical issues relating to death , such as martyrdom , suicide and euthanasia . Death refers to the permanent termination of life-sustaining processes in an organism , i.e. when all biological systems of a human being cease to operate . Death and its spiritual ramifications are debated in every manner all over the world . Most civilizations dispose of their dead with rituals developed through spiritual traditions .

Kuwait -LSB- kʊˈweɪt -RSB- ( الكويت , -LSB- ɪl ‿ ɪkweːt -RSB- or -LSB- - afblɪkweːt -RSB- ) , officially the State of Kuwait , is a country in Western Asia . Situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf , it shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia . , Kuwait has a population of 4.2 million people ; 1.3 million are Kuwaitis and 2.9 million are expatriates . Expatriates account for 70 % of the population .   Oil reserves were discovered in 1938 . From 1946 to 1982 , the country underwent large-scale modernization . In the 1980s , Kuwait experienced a period of geopolitical instability and an economic crisis following the stock market crash . In 1990 , Kuwait was invaded by Iraq . The Iraqi occupation came to an end in 1991 after military intervention by coalition forces . At the end of the war , there were extensive efforts to revive the economy and rebuild national infrastructure .   Kuwait is a constitutional state with a semi-democratic political system . It has a high income economy backed by the world 's sixth largest oil reserves . The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest valued currency in the world . According to the World Bank , the country has the fourth highest per capita income in the world . The Constitution was promulgated in 1962 . Kuwait is home to the largest opera house in the Middle East . In the Arab world , Kuwait is frequently dubbed the `` Hollywood of the Gulf '' due to the popularity of its soap operas and theatre .

The term deep sea creature refers to organisms that live below the photic zone of the ocean . These creatures must survive in extremely harsh conditions , such as hundreds of bars of pressure , small amounts of oxygen , very little food , no sunlight , and constant , extreme cold . Most creatures have to depend on food floating down from above .   These creatures live in very demanding environments , such as the abyssal or hadal zones , which , being thousands of meters below the surface , are almost completely devoid of light . The water is between 3 and 10 degrees Celsius and has low oxygen levels . Due to the depth , the pressure is between 20 and 1,000 bars . Creatures that live hundreds or even thousands of meters deep in the ocean have adapted to the high pressure , lack of light , and other factors .

Remote Western Australia is a designation of areas of Western Australia that are either isolated , or well away from the main concentrations of population and services found in the south west of the state .   The usage of the phrase remote Western Australia if considered synonymous with the term outback Western Australia .   Designated `` remote areas '' are found in the regions of the north and north east of the state .

A regional lockout ( or region cording ) is a class of digital rights management preventing the use of a certain product or service , such as multimedia or a hardware device , outside of a certain region or territory . A regional lockout may be enforced through physical means , through technological means such as detecting the user 's IP address or using an identifying code , or through unintentional means introduced by devices only supporting certain regional technologies ( such as video formats , i.e. , NTSC and PAL ) .   A regional lockout may be enforced for several reasons , such as to stagger the release of a certain product , to hinder grey market imports by enforcing price discrimination , or to prevent users from accessing certain content in their territory because of legal reasons ( either due to censorship laws , or because a distributor does not have the rights to certain intellectual property outside of their specified region ) .

A regional state is a unitary state in which authority has been decentralized to subnational regions . This term has yet to become widely used . One such example of a state is Ethiopia , which has been divided into ethnic-based regions .   Subnational regions are intermediate level between local and national government .

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

Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler matter . The process is a part of nutrient cycle and is essential for recycling the finite matter that occupies physical space in the biosphere . Bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death . Animals , such as worms , also help decompose the organic materials . Organisms that do this are known as decomposers . Although no two organisms decompose in the same way , they all undergo the same sequential stages of decomposition . The science which studies decomposition is generally referred to as taphonomy from the Greek word τάφος taphos , meaning tomb .   One can differentiate abiotic from biotic decomposition ( biodegradation ) . The former means `` degradation of a substance by chemical or physical processes , e.g. , hydrolysis . The latter means `` the metabolic breakdown of materials into simpler components by living organisms '' , typically by microorganisms .

A digital elevation model ( DEM ) is a digital model or 3D representation of a terrain 's surface -- commonly for a planet ( including Earth ) , moon , or asteroid -- created from terrain elevation data .


Question: Consider the recent developments at Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf during early May: within merely half a week, a fracture expanded eleven miles across, continuing unabatedly since. Presently, only a narrow strip spanning approximately three miles remains intact - possibly even severed by your eyes' perusal of these words. This disintegration heralds the imminent plunge of an enormous iceberg into the ocean depths—a phenomenon aptly termed 'calving', showcasing nature’s dramatic transformation amidst ongoing climate change impacts.

 Recent Events in Antarctica: An Update
In recent years, Antarctica’s Larsen Ice Shelf has experienced alarming changes, capturing international attention. Specifically, last May witnessed a significant event - a massive rift within its structure expanded dramatically, growing eleven miles across in merely six days before continuing its advance. Presently, only three miles separate this fracture from reaching the ocean edge. By your reading moment, it could very well have reached the waters, dislodging what would rank among history's largest icebergs through a phenomenon termed "calving." This spectacle underscores the rapid transformation occurring in the region, largely attributed to rising temperatures linked to anthropogenic climate change.
This incident highlights the precarious state of the Larsen Ice Shelf—a vast expanse stretching along the eastern coastline of the Antarctic Peninsula, encompassing areas near Cape Longing down to regions adjacent to Hearst Island. Named after Captain Carl Anton Larsen, whose ship navigated close to 68°10' S latitude back in 1893, the shelf comprises several sections—Larsen A, B, and notably, Larsen C—the latter being significantly larger than others. Additional segments, namely Larsen D, alongside minor ones designated E, F, and G, complete the series.
Since the mid-1990s, the deterioration of the ice shelf has garnered widespread coverage, culminating in the spectacular collapse of Larsen B in 2002—an episode emblematic of escalating concerns regarding glacial stability amidst ongoing climate shifts. These developments underscore urgent calls for comprehensive action against global warming trends threatening fragile ecosystems around the world.

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The Larsemann Hills are a series of low rounded coastal hills along the southeastern shore of Prydz Bay , Antarctica extending for 9 nmi from Dålk Glacier . They were discovered in February 1935 by Captain Klarius Mikkelsen from the whaling ship Thorshavn , sent out by Norwegian whaling magnate Lars Christensen , and given this name .

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

15,000 Miles in a Ketch is a non-fiction book written by French explorer and sailor Captain Raymond Rallier du Baty , published by Thomas Nelson and Sons in 1922 . The book describes Captain du Baty 's experience on the voyage of the J.B. Charcot , a small French fishing ketch which weighed 48 tons . The aim of this voyage was to chart the subantarctic Kerguelen Islands , which they funded by hunting southern elephant seals in the local area and selling their oil . The crew set out from Boulogne in September 1907 . and sailed across the South Atlantic , Antarctic and Indian seas to outside Melbourne Harbour in July 1909 . The voyage totalled a distance of 15,000 miles , which is where the name of the novel originates .

Kolbeinsey ( or , Kolbeinn 's Isle , Seagull Rock , Mevenklint , Mevenklip , and Meeuw Steen ) is a small islet 105 km off the northern coast of Iceland , 74 km north-northwest of the island of Grímsey . The island is the northernmost point of Iceland and lies north of the Arctic Circle . A basalt landform , devoid of vegetation , it is subject to rapid wave erosion and is expected to disappear in the near future , probably around the year 2020 , based upon current rates of erosion .   The original size of the island is unknown . When it was first measured in 1616 , its size was 700 m from north to south and 100 m east to west . By 1903 , it had already diminished to half that size . In August 1985 , the size was given as 39 m across . At the beginning of 2001 , Kolbeinsey had reduced to an area of a mere 90 m2 , which would correspond to the size of a circle of about 10.7 m in diameter . The island has a maximum elevation of 8 m.   A helicopter landing site was constructed on the island in 1989 but efforts to strengthen the island have subsided in part because of agreements with Denmark over limits . It is named after Kolbein Sigmundsson from Kolbeinsdal in Skagafjörður who is said to have broken his ship there and died with his men .

Rankin Glacier is a glacier about 12 nautical miles ( 22 km ) long on the east side of Palmer Land . It flows southeast and then east along the south side of Schirmacher Massif to join the Cline Glacier just inland from the head of Odom Inlet . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) in 1974 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for John S. Rankin , United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) biologist on the International Weddell Sea Oceanographic Expeditions , 1968 and 1969 .   Category : Glaciers of Palmer Land

Landen Ridge is a narrow rock ridge at the east end of Cole Peninsula in Graham Land , Antarctica . During December 1947 it was charted by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey and photographed from the air by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition ( RARE ) under Finn Ronne . It was named by Ronne for David Landen of the United States Geological Survey , who assisted in planning the RARE photographic program and in correlating photographs after the expedition returned .

Detachment faulting is associated with large-scale extensional tectonics . Detachment faults often have very large displacements ( tens of km ) and juxtapose unmetamorphosed hanging walls against medium to high-grade metamorphic footwalls that are called metamorphic core complexes . They are thought to have formed as either initially low-angle structures or by the rotation of initially high-angle normal faults modified also by the isostatic effects of tectonic denudation .  Examples of detachment faulting include :  The Snake Range detachment system of the Basin and Range Province of western North America which was active during the Miocene  The Nordfjord-Sogn Detachment of western Norway active during the Devonian Period  The Whipple detachment in southeastern California   Detachment faults have been found on the sea floor close to divergent plate boundaries characterised by a limited supply of upwelling magma such as the Southwest Indian Ridge . These detachment faults are associated with the development of oceanic core complex structures .

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 .

Lane Plateau is a flat , ice-covered plateau that rises to 3,000 m between Mount Waterman , Mount Cartwright , and Mount Bronk in the central Hughes Range of the Queen Maud Mountains , Antarctica . It trends north -- south for 9 nmi and is 2.5 nmi wide .   The plateau was discovered and photographed by R. Admiral Byrd on the Baselaying Flight of November 18 , 1929 , and surveyed by A.P. Crary , 1957 -- 58 . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys , 1962 -- 63 , and U.S. Navy photography taken 1958 -- 63 . The plateau is named in honor of Neal Lane , Director of the National Science Foundation ( NSF ) from 1993 to 1998 . Under his leadership the NSF won congressional approval for rebuilding South Pole Station as a premier international science facility set to open at the beginning of the 21st century .

Debutante Island is a narrow island which is the southernmost of the Søstrene Islands . The island is ice-covered except for a small rock outcrop and barely protrudes above the general level of the Publications Ice Shelf . It was mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photographs taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition , 1936 -- 37 , and was named `` Debutante '' in 1952 by John H. Roscoe because the island is just beginning to `` come out '' from under its ice cover .


Question: Consider the recent developments at the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica last April - within merely five days, a fracture expanded ten miles across, continuing unabatedly since. Presently, only two miles separate the rift's end from the ocean’s edge; by your reading moment, it might've possibly encountered the vast waters, readying for the dramatic detachment of a colossal iceberg—a phenomenon romantically termed 'calving'. This event underscores not just the fragility but also the rapid transformation occurring on our planet's icy extremities under escalating environmental pressures.

 Antarctic Ice Shelf Calving Event

In recent developments from Antarctica last May, scientists observed a dramatic event unfolding: A massive rift within Larsen C Ice Shelf rapidly expanded eleven miles across in merely six days before continuing its advance. Presently, only three more miles separate this fracture from reaching the ocean edge—by your reading moment, the gap might well have breached, releasing what could rank among history’s largest-ever icebergs through an awe-inspiring phenomenon termed 'calving'. Once freed, this colossal chunk of glacial ice would embark upon its journey amidst frigid seas, potentially merging later with drifting pack ice formations. Throughout its voyage near coastal areas, there exists likelihood of significant interaction with seafloor terrain—a critical occurrence dubbed seabed gouging by ice. Remarkably, approximately ninety-one percent of any given iceberg remains submerged invisibly underwater, showcasing nature's profound mysteries hidden beneath serene surfaces.

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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 .

Rapa Nui Point is a rocky point projecting 180 m westwards into Shirreff Cove from the west coast of the small ( 2.6 km by 1.6 km ) ice-free promontory forming the north extremity of Ioannes Paulus II Peninsula , western Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica and ending up in Cape Shirreff . The point is dominated by Scarborough Castle , a 35 m crag roughly charted and descriptively named by the British sealer Captain Robert Fildes in 1821 .   The feature is named descriptively from its resemblance to the moai figures of Easter Island ( Rapa Nui ) , Chile .

Langhofer Island is a small ice-covered island with a rock outcrop near the south end , lying at the north edge of the Abbot Ice Shelf , Antarctica , and 0.5 nmi east of McNamara Island . The lay close off the island , February 11 , 1961 , and geological and botanical collections were made at the outcrop . The island was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Joel H. Langhofer , a United States Geological Survey topographic engineer aboard the Glacier who positioned geographical features in this area .

Lance Larsen is an American poet . He currently serves as poet laureate of Utah . In 2007 he received the Literature Fellowship in Poetry from the National Endowment for the Arts . He has been published widely in many of the top poetry journals in the country , including Poetry , The New Republic , Paris Review , Kenyon Review , Southern Review , Orion , JuxtaProse and the 2005 Pushcart Prize Anthology . His writing has been described as embodying a `` quaintly romantic notion that mortality and love and soul are the abiding themes of life and art . ''

Lake Hoare is a lake about 4.2 km long between Lake Chad and Canada Glacier in Taylor Valley , Victoria Land , Antarctica . Its surface area measures 1.94 km2 . The lake was named by the 8th Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition ( VUWAE ) , 1963 -- 64 , for physicist Ray A. Hoare , a member of the VUWAE that examined lakes in Taylor , Wright , and Victoria Valleys .   Lake Hoare is dammed by the tongue of Canada Glacier , otherwise it would drain into Lake Fryxell , 3 km northeast across the glacier tongue . Lake Chad , only 5 m southeast of Lake Hoare , sometimes overflows into Lake Hoare .

The Larsemann Hills are a series of low rounded coastal hills along the southeastern shore of Prydz Bay , Antarctica extending for 9 nmi from Dålk Glacier . They were discovered in February 1935 by Captain Klarius Mikkelsen from the whaling ship Thorshavn , sent out by Norwegian whaling magnate Lars Christensen , and given this name .

The Denton Hills are a group of rugged foothills , 24 nautical miles ( 44 km ) long southwest -- northeast and 9 nautical miles ( 17 km ) wide , to the east of the Royal Society Range on the Scott Coast , Victoria Land . The feature comprises a series of eastward-trending ridges and valleys circumscribed by Howchin Glacier , Armitage Saddle , Blue Glacier , the coast , and Walcott Bay . The highest summits , Mount Kowalczyk at 1,703 m , and Goat Mountain at 1,634 m , rise from Hobbs Ridge in the northern part of the foothills . Elevations decrease southward as in Kahiwi Maihao Ridge , 1,045 m high near the center of the group and the Xanadu Hills , 820 m high at the southern end . The principal glaciers ( Hobbs , Blackwelder , Salmon , Garwood , Joyce , Rivard , Miers , Adams , Ward ) flow east but have receded , leaving several dry valleys .   The Denton Hills were discovered and roughly mapped by the British National Antarctic Expedition , 1901 -- 04 , under R.F. Scott . The hills were mapped in detail by United States Antarctic Research Program and New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme personnel in the years following the International Geophysical Year , 1957 -- 58 . The hills were named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( 1999 ) after Professor George H. Denton of the Department of Geological Sciences and the Institute for Quaternary Studies , University of Maine , who conducted geological research in the Transantarctic Mountains and Victoria Land ( including work in these hills ) , 1958 -- 99 , making more than 25 visits to Antarctica . Denton Glacier is also named after him .

Larsen Nunatak is a nunatak 2 nmi north of Murdoch Nunatak in the Seal Nunataks group , off the east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula . The Seal Nunataks were discovered by a Norwegian whaling expedition under C.A. Larsen in December 1893 , and commemoration of Larsen was proposed by Ludwig Friederichsen in 1895 . The application of this name is based upon a 1947 survey by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey .

The Larson Nunataks are a small cluster of nunataks lying along the east side of the Forrestal Range , 1.5 nmi southeast of Mount Malville , in the Pensacola Mountains of Antarctica . The group was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1956 -- 66 , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Larry R. Larson , an aviation electronics technician at Ellsworth Station , winter 1957 .

Lake Zvezda is a large , irregular-shaped glacial lake 0.5 mi southeast of Lake Cowan in the east part of Vestfold Hills of Princess Elizabeth Land , part of the Australian Antarctic Territory .   The lake was photographed from the air by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump ( 1946 -- 47 ) and was mapped from air photos taken by the Soviet Antarctic Expedition ( 1956 ) and ANARE ( Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions ) ( 1957 -- 58 ) . It was named Zvezda ( star ) by the Soviet expedition , and is not to be confused with Braunsteffer Lake , which is 0.5 miles southwest of Lake Cowan .


Question: Consider the recent developments at Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf last May: within merely half a week, a fracture expanded eleven miles across, continuing unabated since. Presently, only a narrow strip spanning approximately three miles remains intact - indeed, by your reading moment, it might well have surrendered to the ocean's embrace, birthing what could be among history’s largest-ever recorded icebergs through the dramatic yet naturally poetic phenomenon termed 'ice calving'. This event underscores both Earth's dynamic nature and our planet's ongoing response to climate change pressures.

 Recent Developments at Larsen C Ice Shelf
In recent months, the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica experienced dramatic changes, capturing international attention. A massive rift within its structure expanded rapidly—growing eleven miles in only six days before continuing its advance. Presently, merely three miles separate the end of this fissure from reaching open waters. By the moment readers peruse these words, the event might well have unfolded: a colossal iceberg could soon calve off, plunging majestically into the Southern Ocean—a spectacle both awe-inspiring yet ominous.
Larsen C sits atop the Weddell Sea, stretching approximately 100 kilometers wide and around 350 kilometers north-to-south—an expanse rivaling Belgium’s dimensions. Its thickness varies significantly but can reach up to half a kilometer deep in certain areas. Like many features found along Antarctica’s coastline, Larsen C serves as a crucial buffer against rising seas, holding back vast quantities of freshwater locked away since ancient times.
Historical records indicate that British explorers first encountered this imposing barrier during expeditions led by James Clark Ross circa mid-19th century. Initially referred to simply as “the great ice wall,” subsequent nomenclature adjustments resulted in its current designation—the Larsen C Ice Shelf—as recognized officially through cartographic publications maintained by authoritative bodies overseeing geographic terminology standards globally. Today, ongoing scientific research endeavors aim to better understand how phenomena such as rapid fracture events impact broader ecological dynamics throughout polar regions facing accelerating environmental shifts attributable largely to anthropogenic influences exacerbating planetary-scale imbalances manifesting via myriad interconnected feedback loops operating within complex systems governing life-support mechanisms essential for sustaining diverse forms of terrestrial existence.

The Richter magnitude scale ( also Richter scale ) assigns a magnitude number to quantify the size of an earthquake . The Richter scale , developed in the 1930s , is a base-10 logarithmic scale , which defines magnitude as the logarithm of the ratio of the amplitude of the seismic waves to an arbitrary , minor amplitude , as recorded on a standardized seismograph at a standard distance .   As measured with a seismometer , an earthquake that registers 5.0 on the Richter scale has a shaking amplitude 10 times greater than an earthquake that registered 4.0 at the same distance . As energy release is generally proportional to the shaking amplitude raised to the 3/2 power , an increase of 1 magnitude corresponds to a release of energy 31.6 times that released by the lesser earthquake . This means that , for instance , an earthquake of magnitude 5 releases 31.6 times as much energy as an earthquake of magnitude 4 .   Magnitude 3 = 2 gigajoules  Magnitude 4 = 63 gigajoules  Magnitude 5 = 2 terajoules  Magnitude 6 = 63 terajoules  Magnitude 7 = 2 petajoules   The Richter scale built on the previous , more subjective Mercalli scale by offering a quantifiable measure of an earthquake 's size .   In the United States , the Richter scale was succeeded in the 1970s by the moment magnitude scale . The moment magnitude scale is now the scale used by the United States Geological Survey to estimate magnitudes for all modern large earthquakes .

Rankin Glacier is a glacier about 12 nautical miles ( 22 km ) long on the east side of Palmer Land . It flows southeast and then east along the south side of Schirmacher Massif to join the Cline Glacier just inland from the head of Odom Inlet . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) in 1974 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for John S. Rankin , United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) biologist on the International Weddell Sea Oceanographic Expeditions , 1968 and 1969 .   Category : Glaciers of Palmer Land

Rankine Rock is a rock lying 1 nautical mile ( 1.9 km ) north of Cox Nunatak at the north extremity of Dufek Massif , Pensacola Mountains . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1956-66 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for David F. Rankine , Jr. , photographer with U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6 during Operation Deep Freeze 1964 .   Category : Rock formations of Queen Elizabeth Land

Law Dome is a large ice dome which rises to 1,395 m directly south of Cape Poinsett , Antarctica . The feature was roughly mapped by the United States Geological Survey from aerial photographs taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump , 1946 -- 47 , and has been the subject of intensive glaciological and geophysical surveys by Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions between 1962 and 1965 . It was named by the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia for Phillip Law , Director of the Australian Antarctic Division from 1949 to 1966 .

Lake Winnipeg ( Lac Winnipeg ) is a very large , but relatively shallow 24514 km2 lake in central North America , in the province of Manitoba , Canada , with its southern tip about 55 km north of the city of Winnipeg . It is the largest lake within southern Canada 's borders , and it is part of the most undeveloped large watershed of southern Canada .   Lake Winnipeg is Canada 's sixth-largest freshwater lake , and the third-largest freshwater lake contained entirely within Canada , but it is relatively shallow ( mean depth of 12 m ) excluding a narrow 36 m deep channel between the northern and southern basins . It is the eleventh-largest freshwater lake on Earth . The lake 's east side has pristine boreal forests and rivers that are being promoted as a potential United Nations World Heritage Park . The lake is elongated and is 416 km from north to south , with remote sandy beaches , large limestone cliffs , and many bat caves in some areas . Manitoba Hydro uses the lake as one of the largest reservoirs in the world . There are many islands , most of them undeveloped .

Laurasia ( -LSB- pronlɔːˈreɪʒə -RSB- or -LSB- lɔːˈreɪʃiə -RSB- ) was the more northern of two supercontinents ( the other being Gondwana ) that formed part of the Pangaea supercontinent around ( Mya ) . It separated from Gondwana ( beginning in the late Triassic period ) during the breakup of Pangaea , drifting farther north after the split .   The name combines the names of Laurentia , the name given to the North American craton , and Eurasia . As suggested by the geologic naming , Laurasia included most of the land masses which make up today 's continents of the Northern Hemisphere , chiefly Laurentia , Baltica , Siberia , Kazakhstania , and the North China and East China cratons .

Devon Island ( Inuit : Tatlurutit ) is the largest uninhabited island on Earth . It is located in Baffin Bay , Qikiqtaaluk Region , Nunavut , Canada . It is one of the larger members of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago , the second-largest of the Queen Elizabeth Islands , Canada 's sixth largest island , and the 27th-largest island in the world . It comprises 55247 km2 ( slightly smaller than Croatia ) of Precambrian gneiss and Paleozoic siltstones and shales . The highest point is the Devon Ice Cap at 1920 m which is part of the Arctic Cordillera . Devon Island contains several small mountain ranges , such as the Treuter Mountains , Haddington Range and the Cunningham Mountains .

Landen Ridge is a narrow rock ridge at the east end of Cole Peninsula in Graham Land , Antarctica . During December 1947 it was charted by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey and photographed from the air by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition ( RARE ) under Finn Ronne . It was named by Ronne for David Landen of the United States Geological Survey , who assisted in planning the RARE photographic program and in correlating photographs after the expedition returned .

Deuteronilus Mensae is a region on Mars 937 km across and centered at . It covers 344 ° -325 ° West and 40 ° -48 ° North . Deuteronilus region lies just to the north of Arabia Terra and is included in the Ismenius Lacus quadrangle . It is along the dichotomy boundary , that is between the old , heavily cratered southern highlands and the low plains of the northern hemisphere . The region contains flat-topped knobby terrain that may have been formed by glaciers at some time in the past . Deuteronilus Mensae is to the immediate west of Protonilus Mensae and Ismeniae Fossae . Glaciers persist in the region in modern times , with at least one glacier estimated to have formed as recently as 100,000 to 10,000 years ago . Recent evidence from the radar on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has shown that parts of Deuteronilus Mensae do indeed contain ice .

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