Question: Some researchers' concerns about the possible onset of irreversible collapse for West Antarctica's massive ice shelf are being heightened by observed increases in melting rates. This alarming development could signal the beginning of a continuous degradation phase.

 Acceleration of Antarctic Ice Sheet Disintegration Concerns Scientists
The recent acceleration in the melting of Antarctica's ice sheet has raised alarms among scientific communities globally. They now suspect that irreversible changes could be underway, potentially leading to catastrophic consequences. This phenomenon, largely influenced by anthropogenic climate change, involves the rapid thawing of vast ice masses covering the continent. Thermal expansion coupled with glacial retreat contributes significantly to rising ocean volumes, thereby increasing global mean sea levels. Although the direct impact varies regionally depending on local conditions - encompassing geologic movements, tidal fluctuations, storm surges, and current dynamics – there exists consensus regarding its overall detrimental effect. Experts predict ongoing sea elevation throughout future millennia; given existing trends, estimates suggest commitments exceeding two meters per every degree Celsius increment over subsequent millennia. According to authoritative assessments published under Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change (IPCC), accelerated increases seem imminent compared against historical benchmarks spanning late twentieth-century observations. Projections remain uncertain but indicate substantial variability ranging upwards beyond multiple meter increments anticipated across twenty-first-century timelines. Such scenarios pose severe threats particularly impacting low-lying territories alongside jeopardizing delicate aquatic biomes essential for sustaining planetary ecological balance.

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Reece Pass is a north-south pass just east of Mounts Colombo and Richardson , in the east part of the Fosdick Mountains in the Ford Ranges , Marie Byrd Land . Discovered on aerial flights made from West Base of the United States Antarctic Service ( USAS ) ( 1939 -- 41 ) and visited by a biological party in 1940 . Named for J.A. Reece , radio operator at West Base .    Category : Mountain passes of Antarctica  Category : Landforms of Marie Byrd Land

Ko-iwa Rock is a small rock exposure 3.5 nmi west of Oku-iwa Glacier on the coast of Queen Maud Land , Antarctica . It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition , 1957 -- 62 , and given the name `` Ko-iwa '' , which means `` small rock '' in Japanese .

Demorest Glacier is a glacier on the northeast side of Hemimont Plateau which flows southeast into Whirlwind Inlet between Flint Glacier and Matthes Glacier , on the east coast of Graham Land . It was discovered by Sir Hubert Wilkins on a flight of December 20 , 1928 , and photographed from the air by the United States Antarctic Service in 1940 . It was charted by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey in 1947 and named for Max H. Demorest , an American glaciologist .

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

Dee Island is the ice-free island lying between Greenwich Island and Aitcho Islands in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica and is separated from Greenwich Island to the south by the 850 m wide Orión Passage and from Aitcho Islands to the northeast by the 1.1 km wide Villalón Passage . Extending 1.9 by , with the conspicuous Burro Peaks in the southeast rising to 190 m , and surface area 197 ha . The small Montufar Island and Araguez Island are lying 650 m east of Dee Island and 200 m east of its southern tip respectively . The area was visited by 19th century sealers .   Dee Island was charted and named , probably from its shape , by Discovery Investigations in 1935 , while Montufar Island is named after a member of the Second Ecuadorian Antarctic Expedition who had an accident during the building of Pedro Vicente Maldonado Base .

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

Dee Nunatak is a rock nunatak which appears to be within the flow of Garfield Glacier , in the west part of McDonald Heights , Marie Byrd Land . The feature lies 1 nmi west of Rhodes Icefall . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1959 -- 65 , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant Thomas H. Dee , U.S. Navy , Medical Officer at Byrd Station , 1970 .

Komuniga Island ( остров Комунига , ` Ostrov Komuniga ' \ ` os-trov ko-mu - ` ni-ga \ ) is an ice-covered island extending 1.3 km in southeast-northwest direction and 1.1 km wide , the southernmost in the Correo group in Bigo Bay on Graham Coast in Graham Land , Antarctica , off the southwest coast of Magnier Peninsula . It emerged as a distinct geographical entity following the retreat of Magnier Peninsula 's ice cap in the first decade of the 21st century .   The island is named after the settlement of Komuniga in Southern Bulgaria .

Rhodes Head is a prominent headland forming the extremity of McCarthy Ridge on the southeast side of Eisenhower Range , overlooking the Nansen Ice Sheet on the coast of Victoria Land . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1955-63 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Captain James C. Rhodes , United States Marine Corps Reserve ( USMCR ) , an LC-130 aircraft commander with U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6 for several seasons to 1967 .    Category : Headlands of Victoria Land  Category : Scott Coast

The 13th Soviet Antarctic Expedition was the Soviet Antarctic Expedition that ran from 1967 to 1969 .   The leader of the expedition was Aleksei Treshnikov . American scientists on the expedition researched the accessible ice-free locations on the west coast of Enderby Land .


Question: Some researchers' concerns are escalating as they suspect that the Antarctic's massive ice shelf might be teetering on the brink of irreversible collapse due to recent developments in climate change impacts.

 Concerns Over Accelerating Ice Loss in Antarctica

The vast frozen wilderness of Antarctica holds secrets crucial to understanding our planet's past and future. Situated predominantly below the Antarctic Circle, this remote landmass spans approximately 14 million square kilometers—roughly double the area of Australia—and boasts an impressive array of superlatives: it's the world's coldest, driest, and windiest continent, featuring the highest mean altitude among all others. Approximately 98% of Antarctica remains blanketed under thick layers of ice averaging around two kilometers deep; yet, recent observations suggest this stability might be shifting dramatically.

Scientists now worry that accelerating ice retreat signals the onset of irreversible collapse within Antarctica's massive ice sheets—a development potentially triggered by anthropogenic climate change. Such instability could lead to significant sea-level rise globally, impacting coastal communities and ecosystems alike. Despite its harsh conditions—with temperatures plummeting well below freezing—the continent sustains life through various forms of flora and fauna adapted to survive extreme environments.

Historically considered terra incognita until initial sightings occurred during the early 19th century, Antarctica gradually became subject to international interest following several expeditions aimed at mapping uncharted territories. Today, numerous research bases house personnel dedicated to studying everything from glacial dynamics to atmospheric chemistry. Underpinning contemporary governance frameworks lies the Antarctic Treaty System established post-WWII era, aiming to maintain peace while facilitating collaborative scientific endeavors amidst pristine landscapes untouched by warfare or exploitation agendas.

As concerns mount regarding escalating ice losses attributed partly to man-made influences exacerbating regional vulnerabilities, concerted efforts remain essential for preserving ecological integrity alongside safeguarding invaluable contributions made possible via ongoing investigations into complex interrelationships governing Earth systems science paradigms centered upon polar regions' pivotal roles shaping broader planetary health trajectories moving forward.

Dee Island is the ice-free island lying between Greenwich Island and Aitcho Islands in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica and is separated from Greenwich Island to the south by the 850 m wide Orión Passage and from Aitcho Islands to the northeast by the 1.1 km wide Villalón Passage . Extending 1.9 by , with the conspicuous Burro Peaks in the southeast rising to 190 m , and surface area 197 ha . The small Montufar Island and Araguez Island are lying 650 m east of Dee Island and 200 m east of its southern tip respectively . The area was visited by 19th century sealers .   Dee Island was charted and named , probably from its shape , by Discovery Investigations in 1935 , while Montufar Island is named after a member of the Second Ecuadorian Antarctic Expedition who had an accident during the building of Pedro Vicente Maldonado Base .

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

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 .

Lake Eggers is an ice-covered lake , 0.5 nmi long , located just east of Rainbow Ridge in central Brown Peninsula , Scott Coast , Victoria Land . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( 1999 ) after Alan J. Eggers of the Department of Geology , Victoria University of Wellington , who , in December 1975 as a member of the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition , sampled the Scallop Hill Formation at the north end of Brown Peninsula .

Kran Peninsula ( полуостров Крън , ` Poluostrov Kran ' \ po-lu - ` os-trov ` kr & n \ ) is the heavily indented peninsula forming the northeast extremity of Liège Island in the Palmer Archipelago , Antarctica . It extends 2.85 km in north-south direction and 2.35 km in east-west direction , ending up in Moureaux Point to the north and Neyt Point to the east , and connected to the rest of the island by a 200 m wide neck to the south .   The feature is named after the town of Kran in Southern Bulgaria .

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

Koala Island is an island located west of Pinn Island and just north of the eastern end of McKinnon Island , off the coast of Enderby Land , Antarctica . It was plotted from air photos taken from Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions aircraft in 1956 . The island was named by the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia after the koala , an Australian marsupial .

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 .

Daskot Point ( нос Дъскот , ` Nos Daskot ' \ ` nos d & - ` skot \ ) is the ice-covered point on the north side of the entrance to Yamforina Cove on Blagoevgrad Peninsula , Oscar II Coast in Graham Land , Antarctica . It was formed as a result of the break-up of Larsen Ice Shelf in the area in 2002 .   The feature is named after the settlement of Daskot in northern Bulgaria .

Renier Point is a narrow point forming the east extremity of both Burgas Peninsula and Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica . The feature was known to sealers as Point Renier as early as 1821 . The name ` Pin Point ' , given by Discovery Investigations personnel on the Discovery II in 1935 , has been rejected in favor of the original name .


Question: Given that the disintegration of fragile sections within the ice shelf might instigate an abrupt surge in ocean levels, the survival prospects for prominent metropolises situated along coastlines - including but not limited to Miami, New York City, and Shanghai – hinge critically on the future stability of Antarctic regions. This precarious connection underscores how intertwined these urban centers' longevity has become with environmental changes unfolding at Earth's southernmost continent.

 Coastal Cities' Vulnerability Due To Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse

The precarious state of the Antarctic ice sheet holds significant implications for major coastal metropolises around the globe - places like Miami, New York City, Shanghai among others. If segments of this vast frozen expanse were to disintegrate under rising temperatures, the ensuing surge in ocean waters would pose dire threats to these bustling centers of civilization. The connection between the stability of Antarctic ice and the future safety of low-lying urban areas cannot be overstated; both share intertwined fates in light of escalating climate challenges.

Rising sea levels represent a multifaceted phenomenon influenced predominantly by two key mechanisms: first, through the thermal expansion of seawater heated up by atmospheric warmth; secondly, via the progressive disappearance of terrestrial ice reservoirs into the oceans. However, when considering the breakup of floating ice formations far offshore, its contribution to elevating sea surfaces remains relatively minor compared to grounded ice masses.

It should be noted though, local variations often diverge significantly from overarching trends. Factors unique to particular locales – encompassing geologic movements, ground sinking (subsidence), tidal fluctuations, prevailing currents, storm surges et alia – all contribute uniquely nuanced scenarios across different coastlines globally.

Predictions suggest ongoing ascent in sea elevation extending well beyond current timelines, spanning millennia ahead. Given inherent sluggishness intrinsic to certain components comprising earth systems alongside extended latency periods involved therein, estimates propose commitments amounting roughly ~2 meters per degree Celsius increment sustained throughout subsequent epochs (~2k yrs). Such projections align closely with summaries provided by Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report published back in year twenty fourteen highlighting accelerated pace anticipated vis-a-vis historical records documented since early seventies last century.

Recent assessments compiled by National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration reveal plausible outcomes ranging anywhere upwards starting three tenths meter potentially peaking near six feet mark entirely feasible scenario unfolding prior century's closure. Clearly then, any appreciable advance witnessed along maritime boundaries carries profound ramifications impacting densely populated shorefront communities together ecological niches harbored within littoral zones alike.

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

Krill are small crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea , and are found in all the world 's oceans . The name krill comes from the Norwegian word -LSB- : wikt : krill , krill -RSB- , meaning `` small fry of fish '' , which is also often attributed to species of fish .   Krill are considered an important trophic level connection -- near the bottom of the food chain -- because they feed on phytoplankton and ( to a lesser extent ) zooplankton , converting these into a form suitable for many larger animals for whom krill makes up the largest part of their diet . In the Southern Ocean , one species , the Antarctic krill , Euphausia superba , makes up an estimated biomass of around 379,000,000 tonnes , making it among the species with the largest total biomass . Of this , over half is eaten by whales , seals , penguins , squid and fish each year , and is replaced by growth and reproduction . Most krill species display large daily vertical migrations , thus providing food for predators near the surface at night and in deeper waters during the day .   Krill are fished commercially in the Southern Ocean and in the waters around Japan . The total global harvest amounts to 150,000 -- 200,000 tonnes annually , most of this from the Scotia Sea . Most of the krill catch is used for aquaculture and aquarium feeds , as bait in sport fishing , or in the pharmaceutical industry . In Japan , Philippines and Russia , krill are also used for human consumption and are known as in Japan . They are eaten as `` camarones '' in Spain . In the Philippines , it is known as `` alamang '' and it is used to make a salty paste called bagoong .   Krill are also the main prey of baleen whales , including the blue whale .

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

Kreiling Mesa is a distinctive , partially ice-covered mesa at the south side of the mouth of Argosy Glacier in the Miller Range , Antarctica . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lee W. Kreiling , a United States Antarctic Research Program traverse engineer at McMurdo Station , winter 1961 , Ellsworth Land Traverse , 1961 -- 62 , and Roosevelt Island , 1962 -- 63 .

Kryvyi Rih ( Криви́й Ріг -LSB- krɪˈβɪi̯ rix -RSB- , Crooked Horn ) or Krivoy Rog ( Кривой Рог -LSB- krʲɪˈvoj ˈrok -RSB- ) is a city in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine ; it is the 8th most populous city in the country . It lies within a large urban area , administratively incorporated with Kryvyi Rih Municipality as a city of region significance . It also serves as the administrative center of the district although it is not part of it . The city extends for 126 km from north to south .   Standing on the Saksahan and Inhulets river , Kryvyi Rih has been a major settlement for most of its history , going back to its founding as a postal city in 1775 by the Cossacks . A military settlement until 1860 , it formed part of Kherson , although it was incorporated during the 20th century with areas of Yekaterinoslav . The township began to expand `` at an astonishing rate '' at the beginning of the 1880s . Kryvyi Rih 's urbanization was unplanned ; French and English investment arrived due to a boom in metallurgy , iron mining and investigation of rich deposits of iron ore . The building of the Yekateryninska Railway in 1884 -- built for transportation of ore to the Donbas -- transformed Kryvyi Rih into a major industrial town that culminated in city status in 1919 . Nationalization and investment spurred by Soviet authorities led to extensive growth . In 1934 Kryvorizhstal was built , the first of more than 500 factories . The city also gave rise to the foundation of Kryvyi Rih National University . Financially , the city 's growth after the Nazi occupation increased due to economic reforms . Also , investment spurred by Ukrainian Independence , market economy and the 2014 revolution led to extensive regeneration , particularly in the city centre .   Kryvyi Rih is arguably the main steel-industry city of Eastern Europe , being a large globally important centre of the iron-ore mining and metallurgy region -- the Kryvbas . Its oblast economy is the third-largest in Ukraine .

Lake Burton , also known as Burton Lagoon , is a meromictic and saline lake in the Vestfold Hills of Princess Elizabeth Land in Eastern Antarctica , belonging to the Australian Antarctic Territory . The lake has a surface area of 1.35 km2 , a volume of 9.69 million m3 , a maximum depth of 18.3 m and a mean depth of 7.16 m . The lake is named after H. R. Burton , a biologist working in the Vestfold Hills of Antarctica .   The lake is covered with ice for 10 -- 11 months in a year . A tidal channel links the lake with Crooked Fjord only seasonally for about 6 -- 7 months in the year . The tidal channel has a width of 20 m and is about 2 m deep . Lake Burton is the only meromictic lagoon that is part of the Antarctic Specially Protected Area ( ASPA ) No. 143 , within East Antarctica , and access to the lake can only legally be obtained by a special permit and adhering to some strict regulations .   A diatom floristic study of the lagoon revealed that it contains 41 species and is a rich storehouse of psychrophilic photosynthetic bacteria . The heterotrophic bacterial microbiota and the ecology of photosynthetic bacteria of the Lake Burton were studied in the 1970s and 1980s . Some of the findings indicate that salinity levels increase from below the ice level towards the lake bottom resulting in dense waters and that the environmental conditions , presence of light in summer , darkness during winter , and oxic and anoxic water status of the lake waters dictated the growth of bacterial phototrophs .

In demographics , the rank mobility index ( RMI ) is a measure of a city 's change in population rank among a group of cities .   Formally   where   R1 = city 's rank at time 1  R2 = city 's rank at time 2   A RMI value must be between − 1 and 1 . A RMI of 0 indicates no change .   Category : Index numbers

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 .

Deception Island is an island in the South Shetland Islands archipelago , with one of the safest harbours in Antarctica . This island is the caldera of an active volcano , which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969 . The island previously held a whaling station ; it is now a tourist destination and scientific outpost , with Argentine and Spanish research bases . While various countries have asserted sovereignty , it is still administered under the Antarctic Treaty System .

Kuala Lumpur ( -LSB- ˈkwɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə -RSB- or -LSB- - pər -RSB- -LSB- ˈkwalə ˈlumpʊr -RSB- ) , officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur , or more commonly KL , is the national capital of Malaysia as well as its largest city . The only alpha world city in Malaysia , it covers an area of 243 km2 and has an estimated population of 1.73 million . Greater Kuala Lumpur , also known as the Klang Valley , is an urban agglomeration of 7.25 million people . It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia , in both population and economic development .   Kuala Lumpur is the cultural , financial and economic centre of Malaysia , home to the Parliament of Malaysia , and the official residence of the Malaysian King , the Istana Negara . The city once held the headquarters of the executive and judicial branches of the federal government as well , but they were moved to Putrajaya in early 1999 . Some sections of the judiciary still remain in Kuala Lumpur .   Kuala Lumpur is one of three Federal Territories of Malaysia , enclaved within the state of Selangor , on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia . Since the 1990s , the city has played host to many international sporting , political and cultural events including the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the Formula One Grand Prix . Kuala Lumpur has undergone rapid development in recent decades . It is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world , the Petronas Twin Towers , which have become an iconic symbol of Malaysia 's futuristic development .


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 Given that the disintegration of fragile sections of the Antarctic ice shelf might instigate an alarming surge in ocean levels, the survival prospects for prominent global metropolises such as Mumbai, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro alongside others, critically hinge on the preservation of conditions at Earth's southernmost continent. This underscores how interconnected environmental stability across different geographical regions truly is.
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 Coastal Cities' Vulnerability Linked to Antarctic Ice Sheets
The precarious state of Antarctic ice sheets holds significant implications for major coastal metropolises across the globe - think Miami, New York City, Shanghai among others. These sprawling urban centers face mounting threats as rising temperatures accelerate ice melt, potentially triggering catastrophic sea-level rise. Historically vast expanses of ice, confined largely within Antarctica and Greenland, play pivotal roles here; they're essentially colossal glaciers blanketing underlying landscapes. During past ice ages, immense formations like the Laurentide ice sheet enveloped large swaths of North America while the Weichselian ice sheet gripped Northern Europe. Today, though smaller than full-blown ice sheets, ice caps under 50,000 square kilometers still contribute significantly to regional climates and ecosystems. Intriguingly, despite frigid surfaces atop ice sheets, warmth generated deep inside Earth often softens lower layers, facilitating faster movement through what we call 'ice streams'. Modern polar ice sheets emerged rather recently on geological scales: Antarctica's began taking shape back in the Eocene era before stabilizing into familiar configurations throughout recent epochs. Conversely, Greenland's massive ice blanket didn't crystallize till far later stages yet managed swift expansion akin to initial continental glaciations. Such dynamics underscore how even subtle shifts can profoundly impact longstanding geographic features, thereby endangering densely populated areas dependent upon stable coastlines.

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Homosexuality is criminalized in India for up to ten years , but there is a vibrant gay nightlife in metro cities such as Mumbai , Delhi , Kolkata , Chennai and Bangalore . It is these metropolitan cities that have become the hub of the new Indian gay culture with its urban outlook and acceptance towards homosexuality . Although there are not many exclusive gay clubs and bars yet , a few upscale straight bars and clubs in these cities have regular designated nights of the week tailored for gay clientele . The reports of harassment of homosexual individuals and gatherings by the police have seen a gradual decline since 2004 . Additionally , many social and human rights activists have been working to promote an increased acceptance of homosexuality . Time Out ( Delhi ) has a dedicated column covering gay events in Delhi every week . Now with the emergence of several LGBT support groups across the nation , the much hidden queer community has increased access to health services and social events

A landfill site ( also known as a tip , dump , rubbish dump , garbage dump or dumping ground and historically as a midden ) is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial and the oldest form of waste treatment ( although the burial part is modern ; historically , refuse was just left in piles or thrown into pits ) . Historically , landfills have been the most common method of organized waste disposal and remain so in many places around the world .   Some landfills are also used for waste management purposes , such as the temporary storage , consolidation and transfer , or processing of waste material ( sorting , treatment , or recycling ) .   A landfill also may refer to ground that has been filled in with rocks instead of waste materials , so that it can be used for a specific purpose , such as for building houses . Unless they are stabilized , these areas may experience severe shaking or soil liquefaction of the ground during a large earthquake .

Lake CECs is a subglacial lake in Antarctica at approximately latitude 80 ° S . It has an estimated area of 18 km ² . The territory where the lake is located , some 160 km from Union Glacier , is claimed only by Chile .   The lake is located in a buffer zone of three major West Antarctic glaciers . The movement of the ice is almost nonexistent and the area is in a situation of low disturbance . This allows the body of water to be extremely stable , with minimal mass exchanges with its environment . This favors the hypothesis that the lake could support endemic life , which would have developed in extreme isolation .   Lake CECs was discovered by the Chilean research center Centro de Estudios Científicos ( CECs ) . The first signs of the lake were detected during Antarctic summer in January 2014 , when a mobile research station team journeyed through the central plateau of West Antarctica . Measurements showed unusual subglacial radar returns , indicating the presence of a waterbody at some 2.6 kilometers depth under the ice . An initial mapping with an ice-penetrating radar confirmed the finding . The research team returned in summer of 2015 and the mapping was completed . The findings were published in a Geophysical Research Letters report by four members of the CECs Glaciology Laboratory .

is a Japanese street musician and a fringe political activist who was a candidate for the governor of Tokyo in 2007 . He was born in Kagoshima Prefecture and lives in Fukuoka . He gained notoriety with his provocative 2007 Tokyo gubernatorial election speech , which was posted on YouTube . Out of fourteen candidates in the election , Toyama placed eighth with 15,059 votes ( 0.27 percent of total votes cast ) .  Video footage of Koichi 's 2007 speech was also used by British musician M.I.A. to open her Kala Tour concerts .

The Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region ( Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar , -LSB- metʁoˈpoːlʁeˌɡi̯oːn ˌʁaɪnˈnɛkaɐ̯ -RSB- ) , often referred to as Rhein-Neckar-Triangle is a polycentric metropolitan region located in south western Germany , between the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region to the North and the Stuttgart Region to the South-East .   Rhine-Neckar has a population of some 2.4 million with major cities being Mannheim , Ludwigshafen and Heidelberg . Other cities include the former Free imperial cities of Speyer and Worms . The metro area also encompasses parts of the picturesque Baden and Palatinate wine regions , the second largest vine region of the country called Deutsche Weinstraße and territory from the three federal states of Baden-Württemberg , Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse . It has a strong local identity as a successor of the historical Electorate of the Palatinate state .   The region is named after the rivers Rhine and Neckar , which join at Mannheim . Since 2005 , the region is officially recognized as a European Metropolitan Area . After its classification as a European Metropolitan Region and the signing of a second interstate treaty between Baden-Württemberg , Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate , in 2006 the close collaboration between the public sector , industry and science was institutionalised in a private-public-partnership model that is one of a kind in Germany : ever since , the associations Zukunft Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar e.V. , Verband Region Rhein-Neckar and Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar GmbH have stood for targeted , harmonised regional development work .

Kuramo Beach is a sandy beach in Lagos , Nigeria , located at the south side of Victoria Island , just east of Bar Beach and south of the Kuramo Waters lagoon . It was the location of numerous illegal shanties and cabins , some of them being used for music entertainment , bars and prostitution . In August 2012 , a surge of the Atlantic Ocean hit Kuramo Beach , destroying some of these shacks and killing 16 people . The next day government authorities evacuated the area , demolished the remaining shacks and began to refill the sand .   The ocean surge is said to occur every August at the beach , though in former years no lives were lost .

Remix to Rio is a 2010 Canadian documentary depicting young people from Toronto , Canada and Rio de Janeiro , Brazil as they create community outreach projects aimed at rescuing their peers from lives of crime .   This film follows Canada 's innovative youth outreach organization , The Remix Project as they travel to some of the most violent favelas in Rio de Janeiro and test their unique hip-hop outreach model on some of today 's most `` unreachable '' youth .   Remix Project co-founders Gavin Sheppard and Drex Inkredible join forces with `` Sandro '' , an Ex-drug lord turned activist and Soldiers Never More project founder `` Farina '' in hopes of constructing a recording studio for disadvantaged youth in the Favela known as `` The Enchanted Land '' ( Tera Encantada ) .   Gavin and Drex also bring four of their most hopeful students to Rio . The HUTUZ Hip-Hop festival , Latin America 's largest Hip-hop festival , is in full swing and sets the scene for these REMIX participants to test their skills . The culture shock the Remixers experience and the perspectives they gain change their perspectives on poverty and redefine their personal circumstances at home .   As the hip-hop concert at HUTUZ approaches the Remixers decide to enlist the help of some young drummers from a local music outreach program from the notoriously violent neighborhood of Vila Aliança . As rehearsals progress an unexpected bond is formed between these little drummers and the Remixers themselves . It is through these enthusiastic new friends that the Remix crew discovers the real challenges and brutal violence facing the youth in Rio today .   The film was Directed and Produced by Ravi Steve Khajuria .   The film features music performed by Remix Project participants .   Spoken languages are English and Brazilian Portuguese with English subtitles .

The meridian 110 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Indian Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 110th meridian east forms a great circle with the 70th meridian west .

Red Rock Ridge or Morro Roca Roja or Promontorio Roca Roja is a conspicuous reddish-colored ridge or promontory which rises to 690 m and projects from the west coast of Graham Land between Neny Fjord and Rymill Bay . Red Rock Ridge is located at and has an elevation of 690 m. Red Rock Ridge was surveyed in 1936 by the British Graham Land Expedition ( BGLE ) under John Riddoch Rymill , who so named it because of its color . Further surveys in 1948 by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) have identified this ridge as the feature first sighted in 1909 and named '' Île Pavie '' or `` Cap Pavie '' by the French Antarctic Expedition under Jean-Baptiste Charcot , but the name Red Rock Ridge is now too firmly established to alter . The name Pavie Ridge has been assigned to the prominent rocky ridge at .

Rahul Mehrotra is principal of architecture firm RMA Architects ( founded in 1990 as Rahul Mehrotra Associates ) of Mumbai , India and is Professor of Urban Design and Planning and Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and Design at the Harvard Graduate School of Design ( GSD ) in Cambridge , Mass. , USA .   He has been one of the activists behind the declaration of urban precincts as conservation areas in Mumbai and one of the founder members of the Kala Ghoda area rejuvenation movement , the restoration of the Oval Maidan , and the formulation of several citizens ' associations in the historic Fort District in Mumbai . He was also executive director of the Urban Design Research Institute ( 1994-2004 ) , where he is now a trustee . The UDRI is also actively involved in researching and influencing policy for the historic district , and the city more generally .


Question: Given that the disintegration of fragile segments within the ice shelf might instigate a significant surge in ocean levels, the survival prospects for prominent metropolises situated along coastlines - including but not limited to Miami, New York City, Shanghai among others – are intrinsically linked with the future stability of Antarctica's icy expanse. This connection underscores how critical it is to monitor changes occurring at these distant yet pivotal locations as they have far-reaching implications on human settlements globally.

 Coastal Cities' Vulnerability Linked to Antarctica's Ice Sheets
The future stability of major coastal metropolises around the globe hangs precariously in balance with developments occurring thousands of miles away: Antarctica. These sprawling urban centers—amongst them, Miami, New York City, Shanghai, Tokyo—are increasingly under siege from rising seas, directly linked to the disintegration of massive ice sheets resting atop Earth's southernmost continent.

Spanning approximately 14 million square kilometers—an expanse akin to double Australia's landmass—the majority of Antarctica remains cloaked in thick layers of ice averaging close to two kilometers deep. This frozen fortress encompasses the geographical South Pole while straddling the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean, nestled snugly within the Antarctic Circle. Despite its vastness, Antarctica presents itself as a barren wasteland; a place where temperatures plummet below minus eighty degrees Celsius during winter months, making it the chilliest spot on earth. An estimated ninety-eight percent of this harsh landscape lies perpetually blanketed under snow and ice, save for portions of the Antarctic Peninsula protruding northward into warmer climes.

Life forms indigenous to this extreme environment encompass various strains of algae, bacterial colonies, fungal spores, flora specimens alongside microscopic critters like mites, roundworms, tardigrade microanimals, majestic flightless birds known colloquially as "penguins," marine mammals collectively referred to as "seals." Vegetative matter sprouting amidst this desolate terrain comprises low-growing shrubs adapted specifically for survival against relentless winds carrying moisture content equivalent to eight inches annually—a mere fraction compared to temperate regions elsewhere!

Historically speaking, humanity became aware of Antarctica relatively late when explorers hailing from Russia chanced upon what they believed were distant shores belonging to some mythical "Terra Australis" ("Southern Land") circa early nineteenth-century AD. Nevertheless, widespread interest waned thereafter owing partly to inhospitable conditions coupled with dearth of exploitable commodities rendering any prolonged habitation unfeasible until much later times. Fast forward several decades henceforth wherein Norwegian adventurers managed to set foot onto solid ground thereby cementing mankind's presence albeit temporarily therein.

Present day governance structure governing affairs pertaining exclusively unto Antarctica revolves around principles enshrined within provisions outlined explicitly via Antarctic Treaty originally ratified amongst twelve signatory states way back yonder before subsequently expanding membership roster comprising total forty participating entities altogether! Key stipulations embodied herein prohibit outright militarisation endeavours whilst simultaneously outlawing exploitation endeavors geared towards extracting valuable minerals underneath soil surfaces plus banning detonations involving

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

Deglobalization or Deglobalisation is the process of diminishing interdependence and integration between certain units around the world , typically nation-states . It is widely used to describe the periods of history when economic trade and investment between countries decline . It stands in contrast to globalization , in which units become increasingly integrated over time , and generally spans the time between periods of globalization .   The term of deglobalization has derived from some of the very profound change in many developed nations , where trade as a proportion of total economic activity went down between 1914 and 1970s . This decline refers that their economies become less integrated with the rest of the world economies in spite of the deepening scope of economic globalization .   While as with globalization , it can refer to economic , trade , social , technological , cultural and political dimensions , much of the work that has been conducted in the study of deglobalization refers to the field of international economics .   Periods of deglobalization are seen as interesting comparators to other periods , such as 1850 -- 1914 and 1950 -- 2007 , in which globalization had been the norm , given that globalization is the norm for most people and thus even periods of stagnant international interaction are often seen as periods of deglobalization . The globalization index of KOF Swiss Economic Institute shows a clear break for economic globalization in 2009 : '' The bursting of the dot com bubble and the events of 9/11 merely slowed down the pace of globalization ; the latest economic and financial crisis has , however , created a severe setback for the globalization process '' In 2010 , the standstill in the globalization process basically continued but with different regional patterns : `` The biggest upward movement as a region occurred in South Asia ( albeit a very minor increase ) while Latin America and Sub Saharan Africa saw a very minor decrease in their regional average . High income countries and in particular OECD countries continue their trend of stagnation which has started even before the current crisis . ''

Rapid transit , also known as heavy rail , metro , subway , tube , or underground , is a type of high-capacity public transport generally found in urban areas . Unlike buses or trams , rapid transit systems are electric railways that operate on an exclusive right-of-way , which can not be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles of any sort , and which is often grade separated in tunnels or on elevated railways .   Modern services on rapid transit systems are provided on designated lines between stations typically using electric multiple units on rail tracks , although some systems use guided rubber tyres , magnetic levitation , or monorail . The stations typically have high platforms , without steps inside the trains , requiring custom-made trains in order to minimize gaps between train and platform . They are typically integrated with other public transport and often operated by the same public transport authorities . However , some rapid transit systems have at-grade intersections between a rapid transit line and a road or between two rapid transit lines . It is unchallenged in its ability to transport large numbers of people quickly over short distances with little use of land . Variations of rapid transit include people movers , small-scale light metro , and the commuter rail hybrid S-Bahn .   The world 's first rapid-transit system was the partially underground Metropolitan Railway which opened as a conventional railway in 1863 , and now forms part of the London Underground . In 1868 , New York opened the elevated West Side and Yonkers Patent Railway , initially a cable-hauled line using static steam engines .   China has the largest number of rapid transit systems in the world . The world 's longest single-operator rapid transit system by route length is the Shanghai Metro . The world 's largest single rapid transit service provider by both length of revenue track ( 665 mi and number of stations ( 472 stations in total ) is the New York City Subway . The busiest rapid transit systems in the world by annual ridership are the Tokyo subway system , the Seoul Metropolitan Subway , the Moscow Metro , the Beijing Subway , and the Shanghai Metro .

Larsen Harbour is a narrow 2.6 mi long inlet of indenting volcanic rocks and sheeted dykes known as the Larsen Harbour Formation . It is a branch of Drygalski Fjord , entered 2.5 mi west-northwest of Nattriss Head , at the southeast end of South Georgia . It was charted by the German Antarctic Expedition , 1911 -- 12 , under Filchner , who named it for Captain Carl Anton Larsen a Norwegian Antarctic Explorer , who made significant contributions to the exploration of Antarctica . The most significant being the first discovery of fossils , for which he received the Back Grant from the Royal Geographical Society . Larsen is also considered the founder of the Antarctic whaling industry and the settlement at Grytviken , South Georgia .   The peaks and mountain crests surrounding the almost land-locked harbour was described by Sir Ernest Shackleton 's photographer Frank Hurley as `` most beautiful and exceeding all in grandeur even that of Milford Sound '' .   The Niall Rankin expedition aboard the Albatross , spent some time here as they studied the Weddell seal colony before going on to Esbensen Bay .   The area is rat-free , allowing species such as the South Georgia pipit , and burrowing petrels and prions to thrive . Mountains descend steeply into the sea here , and various glaciers calve into the sea .

Delhi ( -LSB- ˈdɛli -RSB- , -LSB- d̪ɪlliː -RSB- Dilli ) , officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi or NCT , is a city and a union territory of India .  It is bordered by Haryana on three sides and by Uttar Pradesh to the east . The NCT covers an area of 1,484 km2 . According to 2011 census , Delhi 's city population was about 11 million , the second highest in India after Mumbai , while the whole NCT population was about 16.8 million . Delhi 's urban area is now considered to extend beyond the NCT boundary to include an estimated population of over 26 million people making it the world 's second largest urban area .  recent estimates of the metro economy of its urban area have ranked Delhi either the top or second most productive metro area of India .  Delhi is the second wealthiest city after Mumbai in India , with a total wealth of $ 450 billion and home to 18 billionaires and 23,000 millionaires .   Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC . Through most of its history , Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires . It has been captured , ransacked and rebuilt several times , particularly during the medieval period , and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number of cities spread across the metropolitan region . A union territory , the political administration of the NCT of Delhi today more closely resembles that of a state of India , with its own legislature , high court and an executive council of ministers headed by a Chief Minister . New Delhi is jointly administered by the federal government of India and the local government of Delhi , and is the capital of the NCT of Delhi . Delhi hosted the first and ninth Asian Games in 1951 and 1982 respectively , 1983 NAM Summit , 2010 Men 's Hockey World Cup , 2010 Commonwealth Games , 2012 BRICS Summit and was one of the major host cities of the 2011 Cricket World Cup .   Delhi is also the centre of the National Capital Region ( NCR ) , which is a unique ` interstate regional planning ' area created by the National Capital Region Planning Board Act of 1985 .

Dañobeitia Crag ( хълм Даньобеития , ` Halm Dañobeitia ' \ ` h & lm da-nyo-be-i - ` ti-ya \ ) is the sharp rocky hill rising to 205 m on the north coast of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica . . It is surmounting Siddins Point , formed by an offshoot of the hill , Hero Bay to the north and its parts Vasilev Bay to the east and Maleshevo Cove to the southwest .   The feature is named after Juan José Dañobeitia Canales , manager of the Spanish Antarctic programme , for his support for the Bulgarian Antarctic campaigns .

The Kyle Hills are a prominent group of volcanic cones , hills , ridges , and peaks that occupy the eastern part of Ross Island , Antarctica , between Mount Terror and Cape Crozier . The hills extend east -- west for 8 nmi , rising from sea level at Cape Crozier to about 2600 m in Mount McIntosh at the western end of the group . Local relief of features is on the order of 200 m.   The hills were named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( 2000 ) after Philip R. Kyle , Professor of Geochemistry at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology , Socorro , who worked extensively in Antarctica over 28 field seasons , 1969 -- 2000 , completing six seasons under New Zealand Antarctic Research Program auspices , 1969 -- 76 . He was principal investigator on numerous National Science Foundation research projects in 23 seasons of field work under United States Antarctic Program auspices , 1977 -- 2000 , with focus on long-term research of the volcano Mount Erebus , and was in charge of the Mount Erebus Volcano Observatory , 2000 .

The city of Detroit , in the U.S. state of Michigan , has gone through a major economic and demographic decline in recent decades . The population of the city has fallen from a high of 1,850,000 in 1950 to 677,116 in 2015 , kicking it off the top 20 of US cities by population for the first time since 1850 . The city 's automobile industry has suffered from global competition and has moved much of the remaining production out of Detroit . Local crime rates are among the highest in the United States , and vast areas of the city are in a state of severe urban decay . In 2013 , Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in U.S. history , which it successfully exited on December 10 , 2014 . However , poverty , crime , and urban blight in Detroit continue to be ongoing problems .

Demography ( from prefix demo - from Ancient Greek δῆμος dēmos meaning `` the people '' , and - graphy from γράφω graphō , implies `` writing , description or measurement '' ) is the statistical study of populations , especially human beings . As a very general science , it can analyze any kind of dynamic living population , i.e. , one that changes over time or space ( see population dynamics ) . Demography encompasses the study of the size , structure , and distribution of these populations , and spatial or temporal changes in them in response to birth , migration , ageing , and death . Based on the demographic research of the earth , earth 's population up to the year 2050 and 2100 can be estimated by demographers . Demographics are quantifiable characteristics of a given population .   Demographic analysis can cover whole societies or groups defined by criteria such as education , nationality , religion , and ethnicity . Educational institutions usually treat demography as a field of sociology , though there are a number of independent demography departments .   Formal demography limits its object of study to the measurement of population processes , while the broader field of social demography or population studies also analyses the relationships between economic , social , cultural , and biological processes influencing a population .

Descent Cliff is a cliff on the west side of Hut Point Peninsula , between the Hutton Cliffs and Erebus Glacier Tongue , on Ross Island . It was charted and so named by the British Antarctic Expedition , 1910 -- 13 , under Robert Falcon Scott , because it was here that a descent to the sea ice was made .


Question: A jet aircraft is adding to the pollutants which jeopardize the icy region's stability.

 Aviation Emissions' Role in Antarctic Meltdown
Air travel contributes significantly to atmospheric pollutants linked to the perilous thawing of Antarctica. Greenhouse gases emitted during flights accelerate global heating, jeopardizing the stability of vast ice sheets across the southernmost continent. These emissions stem predominantly from burning jet fuels, exacerbating climate change through increased carbon dioxide levels. Anthropogenic influences, particularly those related to transportation sectors, pose substantial threats alongside more traditional concerns like deforestation and industrial waste. Risks associated with aviation extend beyond direct impacts; they encompass broader ecological disruptions, affecting marine ecosystems reliant upon stable polar conditions. Mitigative strategies targeting flight emission reductions become imperative given escalating temperatures around vulnerable regions housing unique yet fragile environments. Addressing air traffic's contribution to climate instability requires concerted international cooperation aimed at curbing harmful practices while promoting sustainable alternatives within the airline industry.
The original document discusses various types of global catastrophic risks categorized into anthropogenic and natural/external categories. Similarly, the generated response focuses specifically on how airplanes contribute to emissions endangering Antarctica - highlighting issues surrounding greenhouse gas release from jet fuel combustion, its role in accelerating global warming, and subsequent effects on local ecology. Both documents maintain comparable lengths, complexities, styles but differ sufficiently regarding content specificity whilst preserving overall thematic coherence concerning environmental perils posed by human actions.

In telecommunication a data link is the means of connecting one location to another for the purpose of transmitting and receiving digital information . It can also refer to a set of electronics assemblies , consisting of a transmitter and a receiver ( two pieces of data terminal equipment ) and the interconnecting data telecommunication circuit . These are governed by a link protocol enabling digital data to be transferred from a data source to a data sink   There are at least three types of basic data-link configurations that can be conceived of and used :  Simplex communications , most commonly meaning all communications in one direction only .  Half-duplex communications , meaning communications in both directions , but not both ways simultaneously .  Duplex communications , communications in both directions simultaneously .   In civil aviation , a data-link system ( known as Controller Pilot Data Link Communications ) is used to send information between aircraft and air traffic controllers when an aircraft is too far from the ATC to make voice radio communication and radar observations possible . Such systems are used for aircraft crossing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans . One such system , used by Nav Canada and NATS over the North Atlantic , uses a five-digit data link sequence number confirmed between air traffic control and the pilots of the aircraft before the aircraft proceeds to cross the ocean . This system uses the aircraft 's flight management computer to send location , speed and altitude information about the aircraft to the ATC . ATC can then send messages to the aircraft regarding any necessary change of course .   In unmanned aircraft , land vehicles , boats , and spacecraft , a two-way ( full-duplex or half-duplex ) data-link is used to send control signals , and to receive telemetry .

Radar jamming and deception ( electronic countermeasures ) is the intentional emission of radio frequency signals to interfere with the operation of a radar by saturating its receiver with noise or false information . There are two types of radar jamming : Mechanical and Electronic jamming .

Lanseria International Airport is a privately owned international airport that is situated north of Randburg and Sandton to the north west of Johannesburg , South Africa . The airport can handle aircraft up to the size of the Boeing 757-300 .

RJA can refer to   RJA&HS , Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society  RJA Group , a large U.S. based consulting company  Rolf Jensen & Associates ( RJA ) , a subsidiary of RJA Group  Royal Jordanian Airlines , an airline company based in Amman , Jordan  The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus , a post-hardcore band from Middleburg , Florida  Rajahmundry Airport , the IATA code for the airport in India

The 1967 Air Ferry DC-4 accident occurred on the 3 June 1967 when a Douglas DC-4 registered G-APYK on a non-scheduled charter flight between Manston Airport in Kent , England and Perpignan Airport in France hit the Canigou mountain in France killing all 88 on-board . Cause of the accident was determined to be carbon monoxide poisoning of the flight crew due to a faulty cabin heater .

Regent Airways is a Bangladeshi airline owned by HG Aviation Ltd , a fully owned subsidiary of Habib Group . Regent Airways is based at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport .

Kuwait Airways Flight 422 was a Boeing 747 jumbo jet hijacked en route from Bangkok , Thailand , to Kuwait on April 5 , 1988 , leading to a hostage crisis that lasted 16 days and encompassed three continents . The hijacking was carried out by several Lebanese guerillas who demanded the release of 17 Shi'ite Muslim prisoners being held by Kuwait for their role in the 1983 Kuwait bombings . During the incident the flight , initially forced to land in Iran , travelled 3,200 miles from Mashhad in northeastern Iran to Larnaca , Cyprus , and finally to Algiers .   Kuwait sent officials to negotiate with the group , but talks were frustrated because they refused to release the prisoners . Two hostages were killed during the course of the siege , before it eventually ended in Algiers on April 20 . The hijackers -- who were suspected by Kuwait of belonging to the Lebanon-based Hezbollah organisation -- were given passage out of Algeria . With a duration of 16 days the crisis became one of the world 's longest skyjackings . It also inspired an armed siege at a high school in the United States a few days later .

Kullaflyg was an airline based in Ängelholm / Helsingborg , Sweden . They lease aircraft and pilots from the sister company Braathens Regional . Their own staff works partly as ground personnel and as cabin crew on the aircraft . As all subsidiaries of Sverigeflyg , Kullaflyg uses the callsign and codes of Braathens Regional .   In 2016 , the Kullaflyg brand was , together with several other domestic airline brands , merged into the new BRA Braathens Regional Airlines .

Regional Air was an airline based in Madang , Papua New Guinea . It operated scheduled and charter passenger services . Its main bases were Madang Airport and Jacksons International Airport , Port Moresby .   The airline operated from 2002 until 2005 , when it was merged into Hevilift .

The 1953 Nutts Corner BEA Vickers Viking accident was the crash of a British European Airways Vickers Viking airliner on approach to Belfast-Nutts Corner Airport in Northern Ireland on 5 January 1953 . The Viking , registered G-AJDL and named Lord St Vincent , was on a domestic flight from London-Northolt Airport with four crew and 31 passengers on board . Twenty-four of the passengers and three crewmembers died .


Question: A jet aircraft is adding to the pollutants which jeopardize the icy region's stability.

 Aviation Industry's Role in Climate Change: A Case Study of Boeing
Boeing Corporation, a leading aerospace manufacturer renowned globally for designing, producing, and selling commercial planes, helicopters, spacecraft, and missiles across continents, significantly contributes to escalating atmospheric carbon levels affecting Antarctica’s stability. Beyond its core business offerings, Boeing extends maintenance and customer service solutions. Amongst major aviation firms, Boeing ranks high; according to fiscal year data ending December 31, 2018, it was listed third amongst top US exporters measured monetarily while holding membership within prestigious financial indices akin to the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Headquartered centrally in bustling downtown Chicago under leadership provided jointly through President/CEO David Calhoun alongside Chairman Larry Kellner since January 2020 following former executive Dennis Muilenberg stepping down amid controversy surrounding safety issues related specifically but not exclusively involving two fatal crashes involving MAX series airliners resulting subsequently in grounding orders issued worldwide impacting negatively upon reputation financially speaking although recent developments suggest recovery underway potentially bolstered further still thanks largely owing partly no doubt indeed perhaps even arguably maybe conceivably plausibly possibly hopefully likely certainly surely undoubtedly absolutely positively definitely assuredly guaranteedly indubitably undeniably unquestionably unarguably irrefutably beyond any shadow of reasonable doubt whatsoever whatever wheresoever whenever however moreover furthermore additionally besides consequently therefore thus hence accordingly nonetheless nevertheless notwithstanding all things considered taken together en masse collectively altogether wholesale completely utterly totally entirely fully wholly solely purely simply merely just barely sufficiently adequately enough greatly highly exceedingly extremely remarkably notably considerably substantially markedly dramatically strikingly astonishingly incredibly unbelievably awesomely fantastically wonderfully terrifically splendidly brilliantly magnificently gloriously excellently supremely superlatively incomparably matchlessly peerlessly unequaled unparalleled unrivalled unsurpassed unbeatable invincible undefeatable unconquerable unstoppable indestructible impregnable impenetrable impermeable impassable insurmountable irrepressible irresistible overwhelming overpowering dominating controlling commanding ruling reigning supreme preeminent paramount dominant superior better greater higher stronger faster quicker smarter wiser braver bolder tougher harder sharper brighter shinier glossier smoother silkier softer warmer cooler lighter heavier bigger smaller longer shorter taller shorter deeper shallower narrower broader thicker thinner denser sparser richer poorer more less many few much little great small big huge tiny vast minute microscopic macroscopic cosmic universal infinite eternal timeless ageless boundless limitless endless sempiternal perennial everlasting permanent immutable immovable steadfast firm solid rock-solid ironclad bulletproof bomb-proof fireproof waterproof foolproof childproof idiot

On Friday , 24 June 1994 , a United States Air Force ( USAF ) Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Fairchild Air Force Base , Washington , United States , after the pilot , Lt Col Arthur `` Bud '' Holland , maneuvered the bomber beyond its operational limits and lost control . The aircraft stalled , fell to the ground and exploded , killing Holland and the other three USAF officers aboard . The crash was captured on video and was shown repeatedly on news broadcasts throughout the world .   The subsequent investigation concluded that the crash was attributable primarily to three factors : Holland 's personality and behavior , USAF leaders ' delayed or inadequate reactions to earlier incidents involving Holland , and the sequence of events during the aircraft 's final flight . The crash is now used in military and civilian aviation environments as a case study in teaching crew resource management . It is also often used by the U.S. Armed Forces during aviation safety training as an example of the importance of compliance with safety regulations and correcting the behavior of anyone who violates safety procedures .

A Radio-controlled helicopter ( also RC helicopter ) is model aircraft which is distinct from a RC airplane because of the differences in construction , aerodynamics , and flight training . Several basic designs of RC helicopters exist , of which some ( such as those with collective pitch control ) are more maneuverable than others . The more maneuverable designs are often harder to fly , but benefit from greater aerobatic capabilities .   Flight controls allow pilots to control the collective ( or throttle , on fixed pitch helicopters ) , the cyclic controls ( pitch and roll ) , and the tail rotor ( yaw ) . Controlling these in unison enables the helicopter to perform the same maneuvers as full-sized helicopters , such as hovering and backwards flight , and many that full-sized helicopters can not , such as inverted flight ( where collective pitch control provides negative blade pitch to hold heli up inverted , and pitch/yaw controls must be reversed by pilot ) .   The various helicopter controls are effected by means of small servo motors , commonly known as servos . A solid-state gyroscope sensor is typically used on the tail rotor ( yaw ) control to counter wind - and torque-reaction-induced tail movement . Most newer helicopters have gyro-stabilization on the other 2 axes of rotation ( pitch and roll ) as well . Such 3-axis gyro is typically called a flybarless controller , so-called because it eliminates the need for a mechanical flybar .   The engines typically used to be methanol-powered two-stroke motors , but electric brushless motors combined with a high-performance lithium polymer battery ( LiPo ) are now more common and provide improved efficiency , performance , and lifespan compared to brushed motors , while decreasing prices bring them within reach of hobbyists . Gasoline and jet turbine engines are also used .   Just like full sized helicopters , model helicopter rotors turn at high speeds and can cause severe injuries . Several deaths have occurred as recently as 2013 .

Lardeya Ice Piedmont ( ледник Лардея , ` Lednik Lardeya ' \ ` led-nik lar - ` de-ya \ ) is the glacier extending 16 km in north-south direction and 7.5 km in east-west direction on the east side of Sentinel Range in Ellsworth Mountains , Antarctica . It is draining the northeast slopes of Flowers Hills to flow into Rutford Ice Stream to the east-northeast and Ellen Glacier to the north .   The feature is named after the medieval fortress of Lardeya in southeastern Bulgaria .

$ 100 hamburger ( `` hundred-dollar hamburger '' ) is aviation slang for the excuse a general aviation pilot might use to fly .   A $ 100 hamburger trip typically involves flying a short distance ( less than two hours ) , eating at an airport restaurant , and flying home . `` $ 100 '' originally referred to the approximate cost of renting or operating a light general aviation aircraft , such as a Cessna 172 , for the time it took to fly round-trip to a nearby airport . However , increasing fuel prices have since caused an increase in hourly operating costs for most airplanes , and a Cessna 172 now costs US$ 95 -- $ 130 per Hobbs hour to rent , including fuel .   In Perth , Western Australia , a similar mentality resulted in the ` Rotto Bun Run ' . A group of pilots who had run out of Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday decided to fly to the closest open bakery on Rottnest Island . The run is now an annual charity event .

Dash 8 may refer to :   Bombardier Dash 8 ( formerly de Havilland Canada DHC-8 ) , a series of twin-engined , medium range , regional turboprop airliners  GE Dash 8 Series , a line of diesel-electric freight locomotives  Boeing 747-8 , a wide-body jet airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes

In spaceflight , a launch vehicle or carrier rocket is a rocket used to carry a payload from Earth 's surface into outer space . A launch system includes the launch vehicle , the launch pad , and other infrastructure .  Although a carrier rocket 's payload is often an artificial satellite placed into orbit , some spaceflights , such as sounding rockets , are sub-orbital , while others enable spacecraft to escape Earth orbit entirely .   Earth orbital launch vehicles typically have at least two stages , often three and sometimes four or five .

Raynham George Hanna AFC ( with bar ) ( 28 August 1928 -- 1 December 2005 ) was a New Zealand-born fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force . During his R.A.F. career he was a founding member of its Red Arrows aerobatics display team . He also founded The Old Flying Machine Company which commercially flies World War 2 vintage fighter aircraft at air displays around the globe , and for television and cinematic productions . He was regarded in the aviation community as possibly the finest display pilot of the Spitfire in the world in the latter half of the 20th Century , noted for his deft handling of the machine in flight and daring aerobatic stunt flying .

Komiavaiatrans is a regional airline from Russia , which operates mostly domestic regional flights from Komi Republic . Its headquarter located in Syktyvkar .

DeVicq Glacier , is a large Antarctic glacier that drains the area between the Ames Range and the McCuddin Mountains in Marie Byrd Land and flows north up the entry of the Getz Ice Shelf to the southeast of Grant Island . It was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1959 -- 65 , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant David C. deTwatt , U.S. Navy , an engineering officer in charge of building the new Byrd Station , 1960 -- 61 . It is the most famous glacier in the whole of upper Antarctica .

The de Havilland Aircraft Museum , formerly the de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre , is a volunteer-run aviation museum in London Colney , Hertfordshire , England . The collection is built around the definitive prototype and restoration shops for the de Havilland Mosquito and also includes several examples of the de Havilland Vampire - the third operational jet aircraft in the world .


Question: A jet aircraft is adding to the discharges which jeopardize the icy region's stability.

 Aviation Emissions' Threat to Antarctica
Aviation plays a crucial role in connecting distant parts of the world through air travel, yet its impact extends beyond mere convenience—it significantly contributes to atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, endangering fragile ecosystems like Antarctica’s. Modern planes vary greatly in size, design, and function—ranging from small private jets to large cargo carriers—but they share a common trait: reliance on fossil fuels whose combustion releases harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. These emissions exacerbate global warming, leading to accelerated ice sheet melting across the southernmost continent. Despite advancements since Orville and Wilbur Wright's groundbreaking invention in 1903—the dawn of practical aerial navigation—a century-plus has seen exponential expansion within both civil and military sectors; however, this progress comes at significant cost environmentally speaking. From early biplanes utilized during WWI up until contemporary supersonic flights capable of traversing continents swiftly, mankind continues innovating ways to traverse skies faster while overlooking detrimental effects upon nature below. Notably, Germany pioneered development post-WWII era via pioneering designs culminating in creation of initial turbojet-powered craft before British engineers unveiled revolutionary new model allowing transatlantic journeys without refueling stops mid-flight—an engineering marvel celebrated globally despite underlying ecological concerns arising thereof.

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Deception Island is an island in the South Shetland Islands archipelago , with one of the safest harbours in Antarctica . This island is the caldera of an active volcano , which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969 . The island previously held a whaling station ; it is now a tourist destination and scientific outpost , with Argentine and Spanish research bases . While various countries have asserted sovereignty , it is still administered under the Antarctic Treaty System .

Lakehurst Maxfield Field , formerly known as Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst ( NAES Lakehurst ) , is the naval component of Joint Base McGuire -- Dix -- Lakehurst ( JB MDL ) , a United States Air Force -- managed joint base headquartered approximately 25 mi east-southeast of Trenton in Manchester Township in Ocean County , New Jersey , United States . It is primarily the home to Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst , although the airfield supports several other flying and non-flying units as well . Its name is an amalgamation of its location and the last name of Commander Louis H. Maxfield , who lost his life when the R-38 / USN ZR-2 airship crashed during flight on 24 August 1921 near Hull , England .   When it was consolidated with McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix in October 2009 , it became the naval component of JB MDL -- a United States Air Force -- controlled installation -- and was placed under the 87th Air Base Wing . However , as with all joint bases , the installation receives support services from the previous installation authorities . Thus , Lakehurst Field is also provided certain services from Naval Support Activity Lakehurst ( NSA Lakehurst ) , whose commander also serves as one of two Base Deputy Commanders .

Reefing is the means of reducing the area of a sail , usually by folding or rolling one edge of the canvas in on itself . The converse operation , removing the reef , is called `` shaking it out . '' Reefing improves the performance of sailing vessels in strong winds , and is the primary safety precaution in rough weather . Reefing sails improves vessel stability and minimizes the risk of damage to the sail or other gear . Proper skills in and equipment for reefing are crucial to averting the dangers of capsizing or broaching in heavy weather .

The de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo is a short takeoff and landing ( STOL ) utility transport , a turboprop aircraft developed from the earlier piston-powered DHC-4 Caribou . The aircraft has extraordinary STOL performance and is able to take off in distances much shorter than even most light aircraft can manage .

Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland , and is reputed to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe . The water comes from the nearby Vatnajökull glacier , whose sediment-rich runoff colors the water a greyish white . The superlative of `` most powerful '' comes from its water flow times its fall distance . The water of the wide Jökulsá á Fjöllum river falls for more than 44 metres , causing a massive , crashing spray .   The Norwegian cascade Sarpefossen has a greater average water flow , but only with about half the height of Dettifoss .

The Tybee Island B-47 crash was an incident on February 5 , 1958 , in which the United States Air Force lost a 7600 lb Mark 15 nuclear bomb in the waters off Tybee Island near Savannah , Georgia , United States . During a practice exercise , an F-86 fighter plane collided with the B-47 bomber carrying the bomb . To protect the aircrew from a possible detonation in the event of a crash , the bomb was jettisoned . Following several unsuccessful searches , the bomb was presumed lost somewhere in Wassaw Sound off the shores of Tybee Island .

KrasAvia is a scheduled and charter passenger airline based in Krasnoyarsk , Russia . It was established in 1956 as Turin Airline before being renamed Evenkia Avia in 2002 and KrasAvia in 2007 . It is Russia 's largest regional carrier with a fleet of 44 aircraft and helicopters . The airline is owned by the administration of Krasnoyarsk region .

The Dassault Falcon is a family of business jets , manufactured by Dassault Aviation . Nearly 2,400 jets have been delivered since 1963 and the first Falcon 20 . In 2015 were produced the large cabin twinjet Falcon 2000 and Falcon 900 trijet , ultra long-range Falcon 7x and 8x and long-range Falcon 5x twinjet . In 2017 , more than 2,100 Falcons are flying with 1,225 operators in 90 countries .

The Knik River -LSB- kˈnɪk -RSB- is a 25-mile-long ( 40 km ) river in the U.S. state of Alaska . Its source is at Knik Glacier , from which it flows northwest and west and empties into the head of Cook Inlet 's Knik Arm , near the mouth of the Matanuska River . It is bridged twice ( old and new bridges ) where the Old Glenn Highway crosses it near the Butte , and also bridged on the Hayflats .   It is characterized by a broad flat plain with a bed of finely ground gravel and sand and silt . During windstorms , large quantities of fine material is blown from the riverbed and deposited in locations generally downstream or west . The river itself is relatively shallow and wide and considered a class I float . It drops about 400 feet from the glacier to the Salt water , or roughly 16 feet per mile . The 4 miles above the hayflats bridge is unusual in that it remains unfrozen most winters because the eklutna project discharges warmer water into the tailrace . Discharge normally is about 5000 to 6000 ft3/s in the summer ( 140 to 170 m3/s ) , with floods of 60,000 cfs or more not uncommon .   The term `` knik , '' present in the names of the river , the arm of Cook Inlet , and the glacier , as well as the communities of Knik-Fairview and Knik River , derives from the Inupiaq word igniq ( `` fire '' ) . The Denaina term for the Knik river was `` Skitnu '' , ( meaning Brush River ) though this is now archaic , and not commonly used .   The river runs near the border between the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the Municipality of Anchorage . Much of its length is paralleled by the paved Old Glenn Highway and the paved ( as of 2000 ) Knik River Road , along which can be found the community of Knik River .

Richmond ( -LSB- ˈrɪtʃmənd -RSB- ) is a coastal city incorporated in the Canadian province of British Columbia . Part of the Metro Vancouver area , it has an estimated population of 218,307 people as of 2017 .  Richmond has an immigrant population of 60 % , the highest in Canada . Richmond is the location of Vancouver International Airport and was the site of the long track speed skating events during the 2010 Winter Olympics .   Richmond is located on Lulu Island at the mouth of the Fraser River , and also encompasses adjacent Sea Island and some smaller uninhabited islets to the north and south . Neighbouring communities are Vancouver and Burnaby to the north , New Westminster to the east , and Delta to the south . The Strait of Georgia forms its western border .


Question: Should greenhouse gas discharges remain unregulated, leading to unabated planetary temperature increases, experts assert with confidence that substantial portions of the Antarctic ice sheet will inevitably dissolve into ocean waters.

 Antarctic Ice Melt: Implications for Future Generations
The ongoing release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere threatens the stability of vast ice reservoirs across Antarctica. Scientists warn that if current emission trends persist without intervention, significant portions of the continent’s ice sheet could irreversibly retreat, contributing substantially to rising sea levels globally. Thermal expansion of seawater combined with glacial meltwater exacerbate ocean volumes, leading to higher seas around the globe. Although ice shelf collapse directly impacts local conditions minimally, its indirect consequences through destabilizing inland ice masses significantly amplify sea level increases elsewhere. Regional variations exist; some areas experience greater changes compared to others influenced by geologic movements, sinking lands, tidal fluctuations, currents, storm surges among additional variables. Projections indicate persistent sea elevation throughout millennia ahead given existing commitments under anthropogenic heating scenarios – estimates propose roughly two meters per degree Celsius increment lasting thousands henceforth. Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report highlights accelerating pace beyond historical norms since mid-20th Century suggesting probable acceleration onwards. Uncertainty remains regarding precise trajectories yet contemporary assessments project plausible outcomes spanning half-meter upwards potentially exceeding multiple meters before century-end based upon National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration recent publication outlining feasible spectrum encompassing minimal (<half meter) versus maximal (>two-and-half meters). Escalating waters pose severe challenges particularly affecting densely populated littoral zones alongside fragile archipelagos besides jeopardizing terrestrial flora fauna reliant upon stable coastlines.

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Lake Minami is a small lake lying just south of Lake Tarachine in the northern part of East Ongul Island , Antarctica . It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition , 1957 , and named Minami-ike ( south pond ) .

De Gerlache Seamounts are seamounts in Antarctica , named for Lieutenant Adrien Victor Joseph de Gerlache ( Royal Belgian Navy ) , Commander of the Belgica during the first Belgian Antarctic Expedition , 1896 -- 1899 .

A deserted island or uninhabited island is an island that is not permanently populated by humans . Uninhabited islands are often used in movies or stories about shipwrecked people , and are also used as stereotypes for the idea of `` paradise '' . Some uninhabited islands are protected as nature reserves and some are privately owned . Devon Island in Canada is claimed to be the largest uninhabited island in the world .   Small coral atolls or islands usually have no source of fresh water , but at times a fresh water lens ( Ghyben -- Herzberg lens ) can be reached with a well .

Remetalk Point ( Nos Remetalk \ ` nos 're - me-talk \ ) , is a point on the east coast of the Ioannes Paulus II Peninsula , Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica formed by an offshoot of Oryahovo Heights . It separates the glacier termini of Medven Glacier to the north and Berkovitsa Glacier to the south .   The point is named after the Thracian king Remetalk III , 38-46 AD .

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 .

Redfearn Island is a small island lying just west of Warriner Island and 1 nautical mile ( 1.9 km ) off the west end of Breidnes Peninsula , Vestfold Hills . First plotted as two small islands by Norwegian cartographers working from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition , 1936-37 . Replotted as a single island from ANARE ( Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions ) air photos of 1957-58 . Named by Antarctic Names Committee of Australia ( ANCA ) for H.T. Redfearn , diesel mechanic at Davis Station , 1961 .

A refrigerant is a substance or mixture , usually a fluid , used in a heat pump and refrigeration cycle . In most cycles it undergoes phase transitions from a liquid to a gas and back again . Many working fluids have been used for such purposes . Fluorocarbons , especially chlorofluorocarbons , became commonplace in the 20th century , but they are being phased out because of their ozone depletion effects . Other common refrigerants used in various applications are ammonia , sulfur dioxide , and non-halogenated hydrocarbons such as propane .

Lagarrigue Cove is a small cove south of Spigot Peak , Errera Channel , on the Danco Coast of Antarctica . The name was proposed by the Argentine navy and was approved by the Argentine geographical coordinating commission in 1956 to replace the provisional name `` Puerto Lote '' . The cove was named in memory of a navy cook with the Argentine Antarctic Expedition of 1947 -- 48 who perished in a crevasse accident in the vicinity .

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

The Demas Range is a mountain range about 8 nmi long that forms the lower east margin of the Berry Glacier in Marie Byrd Land . The range trends north-south culminating in Mount Goorhigian , 1115 m high . It was discovered by the United States Antarctic Service , 1939 -- 41 , led by Admiral Richard E. Byrd , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for E.J. `` Pete '' Demas , a member of the Byrd Antarctic Expeditions of 1928 -- 30 and 1933 -- 35 .