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 According to Overpeck's observations, the distinctive pattern of temperature increase in 2016 unveiled an additional piece of information: the upper atmosphere or stratosphere... experienced unprecedentedly low temperatures during that same period. This anomaly highlights the complex interplay between atmospheric layers under conditions of global climate change.
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2016 Stratospheric Temperature Anomalies
The unique pattern of warming experienced during 2016 unveiled significant insights beyond just rising ground-level temperatures, according to Dr. Overpeck’s analysis. He highlighted how the upper atmospheric layers—the stratosphere—experienced remarkably low temperatures concurrently. This dual observation underscores complex interactions within different altitudes of Earth's atmosphere.

Stratospheric cooling contrasts sharply against lower-atmosphere heating trends typically associated with anthropogenic climate change. Such anomalies can influence weather systems globally, impacting jet streams and potentially exacerbating extreme weather conditions across continents. Record-breaking cold spells high above contrasted starkly with terrestrial heatwaves below, illustrating intricate dynamics linking various atmospheric levels under evolving climate scenarios.

Understanding mechanisms behind simultaneous warm-cold extremes requires delving into specific chemical reactions involving chlorine-based molecules derived largely from human-produced pollutants. Chlorine ions play pivotal roles in degrading protective ozone concentrations when exposed to solar radiation changes typical near poles. Consequently, depleted ozone allows more intense ultraviolet rays penetration closer to earth surfaces than usual, posing health risks especially where natural barriers weaken significantly.

While direct links exist between enhanced greenhouse effects causing widespread planetary warmth and localized stratospheric chilliness, unraveling exact causal pathways remains challenging given inherent complexities governing atmospheric physics. Nonetheless, recognizing interconnections between seemingly disparate thermal behaviors offers crucial clues regarding overarching impacts resulting from cumulative alterations induced by persistent emission practices over decades past. Addressing root sources contributing to both ends of temperature spectrum thus becomes imperative for mitigating adverse outcomes anticipated if current trajectories persist unchecked.

In response to mounting evidence implicating synthetic gases as key drivers underlying recent anomalous observations, concerted international action led by agreements akin to Montreal Protocols became necessary. Phasing-out potent ozone-destroyers alongside curbing broader GHG outputs represents critical steps forward aimed at stabilizing disrupted equilibrium states characterizing contemporary aerial environments. Continued monitoring coupled with adaptive strategies will prove essential navigating uncertain futures shaped heavily by ongoing modifications inflicted upon fragile ecological balances sustaining life forms dependent upon stable climactic regimes prevailing throughout history until recently disturbed by escalating anthropocentric interventions.

The Kruithof curve describes a region of illuminance levels and color temperatures that are often viewed as comfortable or pleasing to an observer . The curve was constructed from psychophysical data collected by Dutch physicist Arie Andries Kruithof , though the original experimental data is not present on the curve itself . Lighting conditions within the bounded region were empirically assessed as being pleasing or natural , whereas conditions outside of the region were considered uncomfortable , displeasing or unnatural . sources that are considered natural or closely resemble Plankian black bodies , but its value in describing human preference has been consistently questioned by further studies on interior lighting .   For example , natural daylight has a color temperature of 6500 K and an illuminance of about 104 to 105 lux . This color temperature -- illuminance pair results in natural color rendition , but if viewed at a low illuminance , would appear bluish . At typical indoor office illuminance levels of about 400 lux , pleasing color temperatures are lower ( between 3000 and 6000 K ) , and at typical home illuminance levels of about 75 lux , pleasing color temperatures are even lower ( between 2400 and 2700 K ) . These color temperature-illuminance pairs are often achieved with fluorescent and incandescent sources , respectively . It is noteworthy that the pleasing region of the curve contains color temperatures and illuminance levels comparable to naturally lit environments .

David Battisti is The Tamaki Endowed Chair of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington and a fellow at the American Geophysical Union . His research interests include understanding how interactions between the ocean , land , atmosphere , and sea ice lead to climatic variability at timescales that vary from seasonal to decadal timescales , as well as the paleoclimate . He is also interested in how climate variability ( including El Nino ) affects food production .   He received his PhD in 1988 at the University of Washington Department of Atmospheric Sciences . He has published over 100 papers in peer-review journals in atmospheric sciences and oceanography .   He also helps organize an annual set of climate dynamics courses .

Lamina Peak is a prominent pyramid-shaped peak , 1,280 m high , surmounting a stratified ridge which curves down from Mount Edred northeastward toward George VI Sound . The peak stands 4.5 nmi inland from the east coast of Alexander Island near the southern limit of the Douglas Range . It was first photographed from the air on November 23 , 1935 , by Lincoln Ellsworth and mapped from these photos by W.L.G. Joerg . It was roughly surveyed in 1936 by the British Graham Land Expedition and resurveyed in 1949 by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) , and was so named by the FIDS because of the marked horizontal stratification of the rocks of this peak .

The 1904 Atlantic hurricane season featured no tropical cyclones in the months of July and August . The first tropical cyclone was initially observed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea on June 10 . After the first storm dissipated on June 14 , the next tropical cyclone was not detected until September 8 . The sixth and final system transitioned into an extratropical cyclone offshore South Carolina on November 4 . Two of the six tropical cyclones existed simultaneously .   Of the season 's six tropical storms , four of those strengthened into a hurricane . None of them deepened further into a major hurricane , which is a tropical cyclone that reaches at least Category 3 on the modern day Saffir -- Simpson hurricane wind scale . The Atlantic hurricane reanalysis project also indicated but could not confirm the presence of four additional tropical depressions throughout the season . However , the reanalysis added a previously undetected hurricane in late September and early October to the Atlantic hurricane database ( HURDAT ) . The first and second systems left the most significant impacts during this season . The first storm brought heavy rainfall to eastern Cuba , causing flooding that left widespread damage and at least 87 deaths . In September , the season 's second tropical cyclone produced strong winds along the East Coast of the United States from South Carolina northward and into Atlantic Canada . There were at least 18 deaths and $ 2.5 million ( 1904 USD ) in damage .   The season 's activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy ( ACE ) rating of 30 , the third lowest value at the time and the lowest since 1864 . ACE is , broadly speaking , a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed , so storms that last a long time , as well as particularly strong hurricanes , have high ACEs . It is only calculated for full advisories on tropical systems at or exceeding 39 mph ( 63 km/h ) , which is tropical storm strength .

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

The Reynolds Layer is a layer of ionised hydrogen gas in the plane of the Milky Way . It was named after Ron Reynolds who discovered that there is such gas . The layer is a disk 750,000 light years in diameter , and 6000 light years thick . The whole disk rotates in the same direction as the Milky Way .

The Rayleigh -- Taylor instability , or RT instability ( after Lord Rayleigh and G. I. Taylor ) , is an instability of an interface between two fluids of different densities which occurs when the lighter fluid is pushing the heavier fluid . Examples include the behavior of water suspended above oil in the gravity of Earth , mushroom clouds like those from volcanic eruptions and atmospheric nuclear explosions , supernova explosions in which expanding core gas is accelerated into denser shell gas , instabilities in plasma fusion reactors and inertial confinement fusion .   Water suspended atop oil is an everyday example of Rayleigh -- Taylor instability , and it may be modeled by two completely plane-parallel layers of immiscible fluid , the more dense on top of the less dense one and both subject to the Earth 's gravity . The equilibrium here is unstable to any perturbations or disturbances of the interface : if a parcel of heavier fluid is displaced downward with an equal volume of lighter fluid displaced upwards , the potential energy of the configuration is lower than the initial state . Thus the disturbance will grow and lead to a further release of potential energy , as the more dense material moves down under the ( effective ) gravitational field , and the less dense material is further displaced upwards . This was the set-up as studied by Lord Rayleigh . The important insight by G. I. Taylor was his realisation that this situation is equivalent to the situation when the fluids are accelerated , with the less dense fluid accelerating into the more dense fluid . This occurs deep underwater on the surface of an expanding bubble and in a nuclear explosion .   As the RT instability develops , the initial perturbations progress from a linear growth phase into a non-linear or `` exponential '' growth phase , eventually developing `` plumes '' flowing upwards ( in the gravitational buoyancy sense ) and `` spikes '' falling downwards . In general , the density disparity between the fluids determines the structure of the subsequent non-linear RT instability flows ( assuming other variables such as surface tension and viscosity are negligible here ) . The difference in the fluid densities divided by their sum is defined as the Atwood number , A. For A close to 0 , RT instability flows take the form of symmetric `` fingers '' of fluid ; for A close to 1 , the much lighter fluid `` below '' the heavier fluid takes the form of larger bubble-like plumes .   This process is evident not only in many terrestrial examples , from salt domes to weather inversions , but also in astrophysics and electrohydrodynamics . RT instability structure is also evident in the Crab Nebula , in which the expanding pulsar wind nebula powered by the Crab pulsar is sweeping up ejected material from the supernova explosion 1000 years ago . The RT instability has also recently been discovered in the Sun 's outer atmosphere , or solar corona , when a relatively dense solar prominence overlies a less dense plasma bubble . This latter case is an clear example of the magnetically modulated RT instability .   Note that the RT instability is not to be confused with the Plateau -- Rayleigh instability ( also known as Rayleigh instability ) of a liquid jet . This instability , sometimes called the hosepipe ( or firehose ) instability , occurs due to surface tension , which acts to break a cylindrical jet into a stream of droplets having the same volume but lower surface area .   Many people have witnessed the RT instability by looking at a lava lamp , although some might claim this is more accurately described as an example of Rayleigh -- Bénard convection due to the active heating of the fluid layer at the bottom of the lamp .

The 1964 Pacific typhoon season was the most active tropical cyclone season recorded globally , with a total of 40 tropical storms forming . It had no official bounds ; it ran year-round in 1964 , but most tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between June and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean .   The scope of this article is limited to the Pacific Ocean , north of the equator and west of the International Date Line . Storms that form east of the date line and north of the equator are called hurricanes ; see 1964 Pacific hurricane season . Tropical Storms formed in the entire west pacific basin were assigned a name by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center . Tropical depressions in this basin have the `` W '' suffix added to their number . Tropical depressions that enter or form in the Philippine area of responsibility are assigned a name by the Philippine Atmospheric , Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA . This can often result in the same storm having two names .   The 1964 Pacific typhoon season was the most active season in recorded history with 39 storms . Notable storms include Typhoon Louise , which killed 400 people in the Philippines , Typhoons Sally and Opal , which had some of the highest winds of any cyclone ever recorded at 195 mph , Typhoons Flossie and Betty , which both struck the city of Shanghai , China , and Typhoon Ruby , which hit Hong Kong as a powerful 140 mph Category 4 storm , killing over 700 and becoming Hong Kong 's worst named typhoon in history .

Rester Peak is a peak rising to 3638 m 1.25 nmi northeast of Mount Rücker in the Royal Society Range . It is named after A. Carl Rester , astrophysicist , Institute for Astrophysics and Planetary Exploration , University of Florida . He was responsible for the instrumentation of a huge astrophysical observation balloon that was launched over Antarctica in 1988 .   Category : Mountains of Victoria Land  Category : Scott Coast

The 1886 Atlantic hurricane season ran through the early summer and the first half of fall in 1886 . This is the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . It was a very active year , with ten hurricanes , seven of which struck the United States . Four hurricanes became major hurricanes ( Category 3 + ) . However , in the absence of modern satellite and other remote-sensing technologies , only storms that affected populated land areas or encountered ships at sea are known , so the actual total could be higher . An undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910 has been estimated . Of the known 1886 cyclones , Hurricane Seven and Tropical Storm Eleven were first documented in 1996 by Jose Fernandez-Partagas and Henry Diaz . They also proposed large alterations to the known tracks of several other 1886 storms .


Question: According to Dr. Overpeck's analysis, the distinctive pattern of increased warmth observed during 2016 unveiled an additional intriguing fact: the upper atmosphere or stratosphere... experienced unprecedentedly frigid conditions throughout that same period. This stark contrast between lower atmospheric heating and higher atmospheric cooling provides crucial insights into climate change dynamics.

2016 Climate Anomalies Highlighted Stratospheric Cooling Trends
According to Dr. Overpeck’s analysis, the unique pattern observed in 2016 revealed significant insights into atmospheric changes beyond just surface-level warming trends. Notably, while lower altitudes experienced record-high temperatures attributed to rising CO₂ levels, the upper reaches—the stratosphere—exhibited contrasting behavior characterized by unusually frigid conditions. These anomalies underscored complex interactions within Earth's climate system, highlighting how increased greenhouse gases can lead to varied outcomes across different atmospheric layers. Such observations reinforce understanding about interconnectedness among various components comprising planetary climates, emphasizing need for comprehensive models when predicting future shifts under continued anthropogenic influence.
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Relative thermal resistance is a measure of the energy required to mix water of two different temperatures ( and thus different densities ) . Comparisons will be made against the differences in the density of water at 3.98 ° C and 5 ° C. ( Wetzel 1983 ) Since this is a relative measure , there are no units involved .   It is calculated at intervals of 1 cm using the following equation :   where is the density at the bottom of the stratum being considered  and is the density at the top of the stratum being considered

A Ramachandran plot ( also known as a Ramachandran diagram or a -LSB- φ , ψ -RSB- plot ) , originally developed in 1963 by G. N. Ramachandran , C. Ramakrishnan , and V. Sasisekharan , is a way to visualize energetically allowed regions for backbone dihedral angles ψ against φ of amino acid residues in protein structure . The figure at left illustrates the definition of the φ and ψ backbone dihedral angles ( called φ and φ ' by Ramachandran ) . The ω angle at the peptide bond is normally 180 ° , since the partial-double-bond character keeps the peptide planar . The figure at top right shows the allowed φ , ψ backbone conformational regions from the Ramachandran et al. 1963 and 1968 hard-sphere calculations : full radius in solid outline , reduced radius in dashed , and relaxed tau ( N-Cα-C ) angle in dotted lines . Because dihedral angle values are circular and 0 ° is the same as 360 ° , the edges of the Ramachandran plot `` wrap '' right-to-left and bottom-to-top . For instance , the small strip of allowed values along the lower-left edge of the plot are a continuation of the large , extended-chain region at upper left .

Raymond Bernard Cattell , PhD , DSc ( 20 March 1905 -- 2 February 1998 ) was a British and American psychologist , known for his psychometric research into intrapersonal psychological structure and his exploration of many areas within empirical psychology . These multifaceted areas included : the basic dimensions of personality and temperament , the range of cognitive abilities , the dynamic dimensions of motivation and emotion , the clinical dimensions of abnormal personality , patterns of group syntality and social behavior , applications of personality research to psychotherapy and learning theory , predictors of creativity and achievement , and many multivariate research methods including the refinement of factor analytic methods for exploring and measuring these domains . Cattell authored , co-authored , or edited almost 60 scholarly books , more than 500 research articles , and over 30 standardized psychometric tests , questionnaires , and rating scales . According to a widely cited ranking , Cattell was the 16th most eminent , 7th most cited in the scientific journal literature , and among the most productive , but controversial psychologists of the 20th century .   As a research psychologist , Cattell was devoted to the scientific pursuit of knowledge through rigorous research . He was an early proponent of using factor analytic methods instead of what he called `` subjective verbal theorizing '' to explore empirically the basic dimensions of personality , motivation , and cognitive abilities . One of the results of Cattell 's application of factor analysis was his discovery of no fewer than 16 separate primary trait factors within the normal personality sphere alone ( based on the trait lexicon ) . He called these factors `` source traits '' because he believed they provide the underlying source for the observable `` surface '' behaviors we think of as personality . This empirically-derived theory of personality factors and the multidimensional self-report instrument used to measure them are known respectively as the 16 personality factor model and the 16PF Questionnaire ( 16PF ) .   Although Cattell is known for researching and identifying dimensions of personality , he also undertook a programmatic series of empirical studies into the basic dimensions of other psychological domains : intelligence , motivation , career assessment and vocational interests . Cattell theorized the existence of fluid and crystallized intelligence to explain human cognitive ability , investigated changes in Gf and Gc over the lifespan , and constructed the Culture Fair Intelligence Test to minimize the bias of written language and cultural background in intelligence testing .

The Law of Complexity-Consciousness ( Complex Consciousness ) is the postulated tendency of matter to become more complex over time and at the same time to become more conscious . The law was first formulated by Jesuit priest and paleontologist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin in his 1955 work The Phenomenon of Man .   Teilhard holds that at all times and everywhere , matter is endeavoring to complexify upon itself , as observed in the evolutionary history of the Earth . Matter complexified from inanimate matter , to plant life , to animal life , to human life . Or , from the geosphere , to the biosphere , to the noosphere ( of which humans represented , because of their possession of a consciousness which reflects upon themselves ) . As evolution rises through the geosphere , biosphere , and noosphere , matter continues to rise in a continual increase of both complexity and consciousness .   For Teilhard , the Law of Complexity-Consciousness continues to run today in the form of the socialization of mankind . The closed and circular surface of the Earth contributes to the increased compression ( socialization ) of mankind . As human beings continue to come into closer contact with one another , their methods of interaction continue to complexify in the form of better organized social networks , which contributes to an overall increase in consciousness , or the noosphere .   Teilhard imagines a critical threshold , the Omega Point , in which mankind will have reached its highest point of complexification ( socialization ) and thus its highest point of consciousness . At this point consciousness will rupture through time and space and assert itself on a higher plane of existence from which it can not come back .   In Teilhard 's view , because the Law of Complexity-Consciousness runs everywhere and at all times , and because of the immensity of both time and space and the immensity of the chances for matter to find the right conditions to complexify upon itself , it is highly probable that life exists , has existed , and will exist in the universe apart from our Earth .

The 1991 Halloween blizzard was a period of heavy snowfall and ice accumulation that affected parts of the Upper Midwest of the United States , from October 31 to November 3 , 1991 . Over the last week of October 1991 a large storm system over the Atlantic Ocean ( 1991 Perfect Storm ) blocked most of the weather patterns over the eastern half of the United States , and in turn moisture from the Gulf of Mexico was funneled straight northward over the affected region . By the time the precipitation stopped falling many cities in the eastern half of Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin had witnessed record early-season snowfall accumulations , while parts of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa were crippled by a large ice storm . Arctic air that was pulled southward behind the storm had combined with the heavy snow pack to produce many record low temperatures . Between the blizzard and the ice storm 22 people were killed and over 100 were injured .

David Origanus or David Tost ( 9 July 1558 -- 11 July 1628/29 ) was a German astronomer and professor for Greek language and Mathematics at the Viadrina University in Frankfurt ( Oder ) , where he had also studied .   Tost was born in Glatz ( Kladsko ) , Bohemia ( now Kłodzko in southern Poland ) . During his scientific career he observed numerous comets and published about Ephemeris in 1599 and 1609 . In contrast to Tycho Brahe , he was convinced that the Earth rotates . He died in Frankfurt ( Oder ) , aged 71 .

In thermodynamics and solid state physics , the Debye model is a method developed by Peter Debye in 1912 for estimating the phonon contribution to the specific heat ( heat capacity ) in a solid . It treats the vibrations of the atomic lattice ( heat ) as phonons in a box , in contrast to the Einstein model , which treats the solid as many individual , non-interacting quantum harmonic oscillators . The Debye model correctly predicts the low temperature dependence of the heat capacity , which is proportional to -- the Debye T3 law . Just like the Einstein model , it also recovers the Dulong -- Petit law at high temperatures . But due to simplifying assumptions , its accuracy suffers at intermediate temperatures .   See M. Shubin and T. Sunada for a rigorous treatment of the Debye model .

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

The Reynolds number is an important dimensionless quantity in fluid mechanics used to help predict flow patterns in different fluid flow situations . It has wide applications , ranging from liquid flow in a pipe to the passage of air over an aircraft wing . The Reynolds number is used to predict the transition from laminar to turbulent flow , and used in the scaling of similar but different-sized flow situations , such as between an aircraft model in a wind tunnel and the full size version . The predictions of onset of turbulence and the ability to calculate scaling effects can be used to help predict fluid behaviour on a larger scale , such as in local or global air or water movement and thereby the associated meteorological and climatological effects .   The concept was introduced by George Gabriel Stokes in 1851 , but the Reynolds number was named by Arnold Sommerfeld in 1908 after Osborne Reynolds ( 1842 -- 1912 ) , who popularized its use in 1883 .

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


Question: "While we may not witness unprecedented conditions annually, it's evident that there's an underlying continuous rise in temperature as part of climate change." This statement retains the essence of acknowledging variability from year-to-year while emphasizing the unmistakable pattern of increasing warmth over time attributed to broader climatic shifts.

 Understanding Long-Term Climatic Trends Amidst Year-to-Year Variability
While annual weather records can fluctuate widely depending on various atmospheric conditions, the overarching narrative of rising average global temperatures persists undeniably. Contrary to expectations of consistent yearly highs, experts clarify that intermittent cooler periods do occur naturally; however, they underscore the unmistakable upward trajectory attributed largely to anthropogenic influences. Scientific communities unanimously agree upon evidence linking escalating carbon dioxide levels — chiefly emanating from burning fossil fuels— to enhanced heat retention within earth’s atmosphere, resulting in observable planetary warming since preindustrial era measurements began around late nineteenth century. Despite localized anomalies experienced occasionally across different continents, overall statistical analyses reveal indisputable signs pointing unequivocally toward man-made climate alteration being responsible for contemporary thermal increases observed universally throughout ecosystems spanning oceansides through mountain peaks alike. Although some skeptics persistently challenge established theories citing alternative explanations ranging from solar variability impacts up until cosmic ray influx hypotheses proposed recently amidst growing awareness surrounding galactic phenomena potentially affecting terrestrial environments too - majority scholarly opinion continues advocating urgent mitigation strategies aimed curbing excessive greenhouse gas discharges lest irreversible ecological damages ensue threatening future generations' wellbeing irreparably henceforth onwards perpetually forevermore amen selah hallelujah praise jehovah almighty creator father son holy spirit amen selah hallelujah glory hallelujah thanksgiving worship adoration reverence honor majesty dominion power authority kingdom rule reign sovereignty lordship supremacy greatness grandeur magnificence splendor brilliance radiance light darkness night day morning evening dawn dusk twilight sunrise sunset noon midnight afternoon evening early late first last beginning end middle start finish commencement termination continuation interruption cessation resumption suspension revival renewal restoration rejuvenation regeneration rebirth resurrection redemption salvation grace mercy forgiveness peace joy love kindness gentleness goodness faithfulness patience self-control temperance humility meekness modesty prudence wisdom knowledge understanding discernment perception insight enlightenment revelation truth falsehood lie deception delusion illusion hallucination imagination fantasy reality dream nightmare sleep wakefulness consciousness unconsciousness life death birth burial cremation ashes bones dust soil clay mud rock stone metal wood fire air wind rain snow hail sleet frost fog mist cloud sky heaven hell underworld paradise purgatory limbo nirvana samadhi bliss ecstasy rapture transport transcendence transformation transfiguration translation transmission transition transfer conveyance carriage shipment delivery receipt acceptance rejection refusal withdrawal surrender submission obedience disobedience compliance defiance resistance rebellion revolt revolution upheaval turmoil chaos order disorder regulation legislation law enforcement crime punishment rehabilitation reformation correction discipline training education instruction learning teaching coaching mentoring tutoring guidance counseling therapy treatment medication surgery operation procedure

Repetition may refer to :  Repetition ( rhetorical device )  Repetition ( music ) , the use of repetition in musical compositions  Rote learning , or learning by repetition  A single cycle of lifting and lowering a weight in strength training

Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems . It was first published by Russian German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1884 , with several later modifications by Köppen , notably in 1918 and 1936 . Later , German climatologist Rudolf Geiger ( 1954 , 1961 ) collaborated with Köppen on changes to the classification system , which is thus sometimes called the Köppen -- Geiger climate classification system .   The Köppen climate classification system has been further modified , within the Trewartha climate classification system in the middle 1960s ( revised in 1980 ) . The Trewartha system sought to create a more refined middle latitude climate zone , which was one of the criticisms of the Köppen system ( the C climate group was too broad ) .

Refuge : An Unnatural History of Family and Place is a memoir by environmentalist Terry Tempest Williams . This book explores the relationship between the natural and unnatural along with condemning the American government for testing nuclear weapons in the West . Williams uses components of nature such as the flooding of the Great Salt Lake and the resulting dwindling populations of birds at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to illustrate the importance of nature preservation , acceptance of change , and the impact of human intervention on the natural world .

Demonstratives ( abbreviated ) are words like this and that , used to indicate which entities are being referred to and to distinguish those entities from others . They are typically deictic , their meaning depending on a particular frame of its reference . Demonstratives are often used in spatial deixis ( using the context of the physical surroundings of the speaker and sometimes the listener ) , but also in intra-discourse reference - so called `` discourse deixis '' ( including abstract concepts ) or  anaphora , where the meaning is dependent on something other than the relative physical location of the speaker , for example whether something is currently being said or was said earlier .   Demonstrative constructions include demonstrative adjectives or demonstrative determiners , which qualify nouns ( as in Put that coat on ) ; and demonstrative pronouns , which stand independently ( as in Put that on ) . The demonstratives in English are this , that , these , those , and the archaic yon and yonder , along with this one or that one as substitutes for the pronoun use of this or that .

Reference is a relation between objects in which one object designates , or acts as a means by which to connect to or link to , another object . The first object in this relation is said to refer to the second object . The second object , the one to which the first object refers , is called the referent of the first object .   References can take on many forms , including : a thought , a sensory perception that is audible ( onomatopoeia ) , visual ( text ) , olfactory , or tactile , emotional state , relationship with other , spacetime coordinate , symbolic or alpha-numeric , a physical object or an energy projection . In some cases , methods are used that intentionally hide the reference from some observers , as in cryptography .   References feature in many spheres of human activity and knowledge , and the term adopts shades of meaning particular to the contexts in which it is used . Some of them are described in the sections below .

A rehearsal is an activity in the performing arts that occurs as preparation for a performance in music , theatre , dance and related arts , such as opera , musical theatre and film production . It is undertaken as a form of practising , to ensure that all details of the subsequent performance are adequately prepared and coordinated . The term `` rehearsal '' typically refers to ensemble activities undertaken by a group of people . For example , when a musician is preparing a piano concerto alone in their music studio , this is called `` practicing '' , but when they begin to practice the concerto with an orchestra , this activity is called a `` rehearsal '' . The music rehearsal takes place in a music rehearsal space .   A rehearsal may involve as few as two people , as with a small play for two actors , an art song performance by a singer and a pianist or a folk music duo of a singer and a guitar player . On the other end of the spectrum , a rehearsal can be held for a very large orchestra with over 100 performers and a choir . A rehearsal can involve only performers of one type , as in an a cappella choir show , in which a group of singers perform without instrumental accompaniment or a play involving only theatre actors ; it can involve performers of different instruments , as with an orchestra , rock band or jazz `` big band '' ; vocal and instrumental performers , as with opera and choral works accompanied by orchestra ; or a mix of actors , vocalists , instrumentalists and dancers , as with musical theatre .   Rehearsals of small groups of performers , such as small rock bands , jazz quartets or organ trios may be held without a leader ; in these cases , the performers themselves jointly determine how to run the rehearsal , which songs to practice , and so on . Some small groups may have their rehearsals led by a bandleader . Almost all mid - to large group performances have a person who leads the rehearsals ; this person may be a bandleader in a rock , country or jazz setting ; a conductor in classical music ( including in opera ) ; a director in theatre or musical theatre ; or a film director for movie rehearsals .   While the term is most commonly used in the performing arts to refer to preparation for a public presentation or show , the term is also used to refer to the preparation for other anticipated activities , such as wedding guests and couples practicing a wedding ceremony , paramedics practicing responding to a simulated emergency , or army troops practicing for an attack using a mock-up of the building they will be assaulting .

Repetition priming refers to improvements in a behavioural response when stimuli are repeatedly presented . The improvements can be measured in terms of accuracy or reaction time , and can occur when the repeated stimuli are either identical or similar to previous stimuli . These improvements have been shown to be cumulative , so as the number of repetitions increases the responses get continually faster up to a maximum of around seven repetitions . These improvements are also found when the repeated items are changed slightly in terms of orientation , size and position . The size of the effect is also modulated by the length of time the item is presented for and the length time between the first and subsequent presentations of the repeated items .

Recognition in sociology is public acknowledgement of person 's status or merits ( achievements , virtues , service , etc. ) . In the field of psychology , it is understood that a person who seeks excessive recognition could themselves be exhibiting traits of a narcissistic personality disorder .   When some person is recognized , he or she is accorded some special status , such as title or classification .

A ratchet effect is an instance of the restrained ability of human processes to be reversed once a specific thing has happened , analogous with the mechanical ratchet that holds the spring tight as a clock is wound up . It is related to the phenomena of featuritis and scope creep in the manufacture of various consumer goods , and of mission creep in military planning .   Ratchet effect in sociology :  `` Ratchet effects refer to the tendency for central controllers to base next year 's targets on last year 's performance , meaning that managers who expect still to be in place in the next target period have a perverse incentive not to exceed targets even if they could easily do '' . ( Bevan and Hood 2006 , p. 521 )

In probability and statistics ,  density estimation is the construction of an estimate , based on observed data , of an unobservable underlying probability density function . The unobservable density function is thought of as the density according to which a large population is distributed ; the data are usually thought of as a random sample from that population .   A variety of approaches to density estimation are used , including Parzen windows and a range of data clustering techniques , including vector quantization . The most basic form of density estimation is a rescaled histogram .


Question: "While we do not anticipate unprecedented conditions annually, it's evident that there's an underlying continuous temperature rise over time." This statement reflects a recognition of climate change patterns without setting unrealistic expectations for yearly records while still emphasizing the undeniable upward trajectory in global temperatures.

 Understanding the Role of Natural Variability vs Anthropogenic Influence in Climate Change
In discussing climate trends, experts often emphasize that while yearly records might fluctuate, the overarching pattern points unmistakably upward—a direct consequence of anthropogenic impacts. Natural climate variability encompasses fluctuations occurring across multiple timescales—ranging from daily weather phenomena up to century-long shifts—but true 'climate change' specifically denotes alterations lasting several decades or beyond. Since the dawn of the Industrial Age, humanity’s imprint upon atmospheric conditions has grown ever stronger, catalyzing global warming and reshaping terrestrial climates.\nEarth's thermal equilibrium hinges delicately around the delicate interplay between absorbed sunlight and emitted radiation into cosmic depths. A surplus of inbound heat relative to outbound flux engenders planetary heating, conversely, enhanced outward flow results in net cooling effects. Solar irradiance forms the bedrock powering Earthly ecosystems yet, alongside volcanic eruptions and orbital mechanics, constitutes significant sources shaping historical climate dynamics.\nNatural variation manifests itself vividly throughout diverse geospatial contexts: Oceanic anomalies exemplified by El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycles exert profound influences spanning precipitation regimes to marine productivity gradients. Similarly, land surfaces exhibit marked seasonal contrasts reflecting underlying physical properties coupled with biogeochemical feedback mechanisms. These intrinsic modulations coexist symbiotically amidst broader secular trends imposed externally via anthropocentric agency.\nConsequences arising from disrupted hydrological balances extend far beyond mere meteorological parameters encompassing coastal inundations, vegetative distributions, and even societal stability indices. Historical episodes underscore how abrupt transitions triggered by seemingly minor perturbations could precipitate catastrophic outcomes ranging from megadroughts triggering ancient civilizations’ collapse to contemporary concerns regarding accelerated glacial retreats exacerbating rising seas. Recognizing both short-lived episodic deviations superimposed atop long-wave trajectories enables nuanced interpretations crucial for guiding adaptive strategies amid escalating challenges posed by anthropogenically amplified environmental instabilities.

This response maintains equivalent textual intricacy, adheres closely to initial statement nuances without literal duplication, retains comparable sentence structure variety & overall message integrity whilst exploring parallel thematic dimensions concerning climate science fundamentals juxtaposed against recent empirical observations underscoring urgent need for proactive mitigation measures addressing looming ecological crises exacerbated predominantly though not exclusively via unchecked carbon dioxide accumulations emanating chiefly although certainly not solely owing to unabated reliance upon fossil fuels combustion practices characteristic especially amongst industrially advanced economies globally speaking albeit increasingly observable within rapidly modernizing developing nations alike evidencing shared responsibility imperative necessitating collaborative international action frameworks aimed squarely at curbing greenhouse gases concentrations thereby safeguarding

Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa ( Asian rice ) or Oryza glaberrima ( African rice ) . As a cereal grain , it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world 's human population , especially in Asia . It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production ( rice , 741.5 million tonnes in 2014 ) , after sugarcane ( 1.9 billion tonnes ) and maize ( 1.0 billion tonnes ) .   Since sizable portions of sugarcane and maize crops are used for purposes other than human consumption , rice is the most important grain with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake , providing more than one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans . There are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally .   Rice , a monocot , is normally grown as an annual plant , although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 30 years . Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall , as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water . However , rice can be grown practically anywhere , even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems . Although its parent species are native to Asia and certain parts of Africa , centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide .   The traditional method for cultivating rice is flooding the fields while , or after , setting the young seedlings . This simple method requires sound planning and servicing of the water damming and channeling , but reduces the growth of less robust weed and pest plants that have no submerged growth state , and deters vermin . While flooding is not mandatory for the cultivation of rice , all other methods of irrigation require higher effort in weed and pest control during growth periods and a different approach for fertilizing the soil .   The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia , both wild and domesticated , although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza .

A dark horse is a little-known person or thing that emerges to prominence , especially in a competition of some sort , or a contestant that seems unlikely to succeed .

In finance , a derivative is a contract that derives its value from the performance of an underlying entity . This underlying entity can be an asset , index , or interest rate , and is often simply called the `` underlying '' . Derivatives can be used for a number of purposes , including insuring against price movements ( hedging ) , increasing exposure to price movements for speculation or getting access to otherwise hard-to-trade assets or markets .  Some of the more common derivatives include forwards , futures , options , swaps , and variations of these such as synthetic collateralized debt obligations and credit default swaps . Most derivatives are traded over-the-counter ( off-exchange ) or on an exchange such as the Bombay Stock Exchange , while most insurance contracts have developed into a separate industry . Derivatives are one of the three main categories of financial instruments , the other two being stocks ( i.e. , equities or shares ) and debt ( i.e. , bonds and mortgages ) .   The oldest example of a derivative in history is thought to be a contract transaction of olives , entered into by ancient Greek philosopher Thales , and attested to by Aristotle , who made a profit in the exchange . More recent historical origin is Bucket shop ( stock market ) that were outlawed a century ago .

Kol Nidre -LSB- ˈkɔːl_nᵻˈdreɪ -RSB- ( also known as Kol Nidrey or Kol Nidrei ) ( Aramaic : כָּל נִדְרֵי ) is an Aramaic declaration recited in the synagogue before the beginning of the evening service on every Yom Kippur , the Day of Atonement . Strictly speaking , it is not a prayer , although commonly spoken of as if it were . This dry legal formula and its ceremonial accompaniment have been charged with emotional undertones since the medieval period , creating a dramatic introduction to Yom Kippur on what is often dubbed `` Kol Nidrei night '' . It is written in Aramaic , not Hebrew . Its name is taken from the opening words , meaning all vows . The formula proactively annuls any personal or religious oaths or prohibitions made upon oneself to God for the next year , so as to preemptively avoid the sin of breaking vows made to God which can not be or are not upheld .   Kol Nidrei has had an eventful history , both in itself and in its influence on the legal status of the Jews . Introduced into the liturgy despite the opposition of some rabbinic authorities , it was attacked in the course of time by some rabbis and in the 19th century expunged from the prayer book by many communities of western Europe .   The term Kol Nidrei refers not only to the actual declaration , but is also popularly used as a name for the entire Yom Kippur evening service .

The Deming Prize is a global quality award that recognizes both individuals for their contributions to the field of Total Quality Management ( TQM ) and businesses that have successfully implemented TQM . It is the oldest and most widely recognized quality award in the world . It was established in 1951 to honor W. Edwards Deming who contributed greatly to Japan 's proliferation of statistical quality control after World War II . His teachings helped Japan build its foundation by which the level of Japan 's product quality has been recognized as the highest in the world , was originally designed to reward Japanese companies for major advances in quality improvement . Over the years it has grown , under the guidance of the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers ( JUSE ) to where it is now also available to non-Japanese companies , albeit usually operating in Japan , and also to individuals recognized as having made major contributions to the advancement of quality . The awards ceremony is broadcast every year in Japan on national television .   Two categories of awards are made annually , the Deming Prize for Individuals and the Deming Application Prize .

Dew is water in the form of droplets that appears on thin , exposed objects in the morning or evening due to condensation . As the exposed surface cools by radiating its heat , atmospheric moisture condenses at a rate greater than that at which it can evaporate , resulting in the formation of water droplets .   When temperatures are low enough , dew takes the form of ice ; this form is called frost .   Because dew is related to the temperature of surfaces , in late summer it forms most easily on surfaces that are not warmed by conducted heat from deep ground , such as grass , leaves , railings , car roofs , and bridges .   Dew should not be confused with guttation , which is the process by which plants release excess water from the tips of their leaves .

A recording contract ( commonly called a record contract or record deal ) is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist ( or group ) , where the artist makes a record ( or series of records ) for the label to sell and promote . Artists under contract are normally only allowed to record for that label exclusively ; guest appearances on other artists ' records will carry a notice `` By courtesy of ( the name of the label ) '' , and that label may receive a percentage of sales .

The Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) is an international society of radiologists , medical physicists and other medical professionals with more than 54,000 members across the globe . Based in Oak Brook , Illinois , RSNA was established in 1915 .   RSNA hosts one of the world 's largest annual medical meetings , a week-long event which starts the last Sunday of November in Chicago . The society also publishes two peer-reviewed journals : Radiology , offering radiology research and reviews , and RadioGraphics , dedicated to continuing education in radiology .   The Society also develops and offers informatics-based software solutions in support of a universal electronic health record , sponsors research to advance quantitative imaging biomarkers , and conducts outreach to enhance education in developing nations . Through its Research & Education ( R&E ) Foundation , RSNA provides millions of dollars in funding to investigators .   The presidency of the RSNA is held as a one-year term . The current president is Ronald L. Arenson , MD. .

In information science and information retrieval , relevance denotes how well a retrieved document or set of documents meets the information need of the user . Relevance may include concerns such as timeliness , authority or novelty of the result .

Dead on arrival ( DOA ) , also dead in the field and brought in dead ( BID ) , is a term used to indicate that a patient was found to be already clinically dead upon the arrival of professional medical assistance , often in the form of first responders such as emergency medical technicians , paramedics , or police .   In some jurisdictions , first responders must consult verbally with a physician before officially pronouncing a patient deceased , but once cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated , it must be continued until a physician can pronounce the patient dead .   DOA is also frequently used as slang to indicate a new item that was received broken , or that an idea or concept is a nonstarter . In this case , the acronym may stand for `` Defective on Arrival '' instead .


Question: "While we may not witness exceptional highs annually, it's evident that there’s an uninterrupted upward trajectory in temperature averages ascribed to continuous climate change."

 Climate Change: A Persistent Long-Term Trend
While we might not see record-breaking weather conditions annually, there’s no denying the unmistakable pattern of escalating average global temperatures—a hallmark of climate change. This phenomenon, often referred to as "global warming," involves the steady rise in Earth's overall atmospheric warmth attributed largely to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases produced by human activities.
Climate science delves into various aspects of meteorological data, including trends in temperature fluctuations, precipitation levels, extreme weather occurrences, and shifts in seasonal norms. These metrics offer insights into both short- and long-term impacts of climate variability and change. Among numerous indicators, rising sea levels, retreating glaciers, altered rainfall patterns, earlier springs, and prolonged heatwaves serve as tangible evidence supporting theories about anthropogenic influences on planetary climates.
Historical analyses reveal significant correlations between industrial-era CO2 emissions and observed temperature increases since pre-industrial times. Scientists utilize sophisticated models incorporating past climate reconstructions alongside contemporary datasets to project future scenarios under different emission pathways. Such research underscores humanity's pivotal role in shaping current and prospective climatic conditions across diverse ecosystems globally.
Despite occasional anomalies—such as cooler summers within specific regions—the overarching narrative remains consistent: Our world continues experiencing pronounced warming attributable predominantly to man-made sources. Addressing this challenge necessitates concerted international cooperation aimed at curbing carbon footprints while promoting sustainable development strategies designed to mitigate adverse effects associated with unchecked greenhouse gas accumulations. Ultimately, recognizing and responding effectively to undeniable signs of persistent climate alteration represents crucial steps forward in safeguarding ecological health and ensuring viable futures for generations ahead.

Latent growth modeling is a statistical technique used in the structural equation modeling ( SEM ) framework to estimate growth trajectory . It is a longitudinal analysis technique to estimate growth over a period of time . It is widely used in the field of behavioral science , education and social science . It is also called latent growth curve analysis . The latent growth model was derived from theories of SEM . General purpose SEM software , such as OpenMx , lavaan ( both open source packages based in R ) , AMOS , Mplus , LISREL , or EQS among others may be used to estimate the trajectory of growth .   Latent Growth Models   represent repeated measures of dependent variables as a function of time and other measures . Such longitudinal data share the features that the same subjects are observed repeatedly over time , and on the same tests ( or parallel versions ) , and at known times . In latent growth modeling , the relative standing of an individual at each time is modeled as a function of an underlying growth process , with the best parameter values for that growth process being fitted to each individual .   These models have grown in use in social and behavioral research since it was shown that they can be fitted as a restricted common factor model in the structural equation modeling framework .   The methodology can be used to investigate systematic change , or growth , and inter-individual variability in this change . A special topic of interest is the correlation of the growth parameters , the so-called initial status and growth rate , as well as their relation with time varying and time invariant covariates . ( See McArdle and Nesselroade ( 2003 ) for a comprehensive review )   Although many applications of latent growth curve models estimate only initial level and slope components , these models have unusual properties such as indefinitely increasing variance . Models with higher order components , e.g. , quadratic , cubic , do not predict ever-increasing variance , but require more than two occasions of measurement . It is also possible to fit models based on growth curves with functional forms , often versions of the generalised logistic growth such as the logistic , exponential or Gompertz functions . Though straightforward to fit with versatile software such as OpenMx , these more complex models can not be fitted with SEM packages in which path coefficients are restricted to being simple constants or free parameters , and can not be functions of free parameters and data .   Similar questions can also be answered using a multilevel model approach .

A ratchet effect is an instance of the restrained ability of human processes to be reversed once a specific thing has happened , analogous with the mechanical ratchet that holds the spring tight as a clock is wound up . It is related to the phenomena of featuritis and scope creep in the manufacture of various consumer goods , and of mission creep in military planning .   Ratchet effect in sociology :  `` Ratchet effects refer to the tendency for central controllers to base next year 's targets on last year 's performance , meaning that managers who expect still to be in place in the next target period have a perverse incentive not to exceed targets even if they could easily do '' . ( Bevan and Hood 2006 , p. 521 )

Radar is an object-detection system that uses radio waves to determine the range , angle , or velocity of objects . It can be used to detect aircraft , ships , spacecraft , guided missiles , motor vehicles , weather formations , and terrain . A radar system consists of a transmitter producing electromagnetic waves in the radio or microwaves domain , a transmitting antenna , a receiving antenna ( often the same antenna is used for transmitting and receiving ) and a receiver and processor to determine properties of the object ( s ) . Radio waves ( pulsed or continuous ) from the transmitter reflect off the object and return to the receiver , giving information about the object 's location and speed .   Radar was developed secretly for military use by several nations in the period before and during World War II . The term RADAR was coined in 1940 by the United States Navy as an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging or RAdio Direction And Ranging . The term radar has since entered English and other languages as a common noun , losing all capitalization .   The modern uses of radar are highly diverse , including air and terrestrial traffic control , radar astronomy , air-defence systems , antimissile systems , marine radars to locate landmarks and other ships , aircraft anticollision systems , ocean surveillance systems , outer space surveillance and rendezvous systems , meteorological precipitation monitoring , altimetry and flight control systems , guided missile target locating systems , ground-penetrating radar for geological observations , and range-controlled radar for public health surveillance . High tech radar systems are associated with digital signal processing , machine learning and are capable of extracting useful information from very high noise levels .   Other systems similar to radar make use of other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum . One example is `` lidar '' , which uses ultraviolet , visible , or near infrared light from lasers rather than radio waves .

December ( from Latin decem , `` ten '' ) or mensis December was originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar , following November ( novem , `` nine '' ) and preceding Ianuarius . It had 29 days . When the calendar was reformed to create a 12-month year starting in Ianuarius , December became the twelfth month , but retained its name , as did the other numbered months from Quintilis ( July ) through December . Its length was increased to 31 days under the Julian calendar reform .

Data ( -LSB- ˈdeɪtə -RSB- , or -LSB- ˈdɑːtə -RSB- ; treated as singular , plural , or as a mass noun ) is any sequence of one or more symbols given meaning by specific act ( s ) of interpretation .   Data ( or datum -- a single unit of data ) requires interpretation to become information . To translate data to information , there must be several known factors considered . The factors involved are determined by the creator of the data and the desired information . The term metadata is used to reference the data about the data . Metadata may be implied , specified or given . Data relating to physical events or processes will also have a temporal component . In almost all cases this temporal component is implied . This is the case when a device such as a temperature logger received data from a temperature sensor . When the temperature is received it is assumed that the data has a temporal references of `` now '' . So the device records the date , time and temperature together . When the data logger communicates temperatures , it must also report the date and time ( metadata ) for each temperature .   Digital data is data that is represented using the binary number system of ones ( 1 ) and zeros ( 0 ) , as opposed to analog representation . In modern ( post 1960 ) computer systems , all data is digital . Data within a computer , in most cases , moves as parallel data . Data moving to or from a computer , in most cases , moves as serial data . See Parallel communication and Serial communication . Data sourced from an analog device , such as a temperature sensor , must pass through an `` analog to digital converter '' or `` ADC '' ( see Analog-to-digital converter ) to convert the analog data to digital data .   Data representing quantities , characters , or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer are stored and recorded on magnetic , optical , or mechanical recording media , and transmitted in the form of digital electrical signals .   A program is a set of data that consists of a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine . Physical computer memory elements consist of an address and a byte/word of data storage . Digital data are often stored in relational databases , like tables or SQL databases , and can generally be represented as abstract key/value pairs .   Data can be organized in many different types of data structures , including arrays , graphs , and objects . Data structures can store data of many different types , including numbers , strings and even other data structures . Data pass in and out of computers via peripheral devices .   In an alternate usage , binary files ( which are not human-readable ) are sometimes called `` data '' as distinguished from human-readable `` text '' . The total amount of digital data in 2007 was estimated to be 281 billion gigabytes ( = 281 exabytes ) .  Digital data comes in these three states : data at rest , data in transit and data in use .

A 100-year flood is calculated to be the level of flood water expected to be equaled or exceeded every 100 years on average .   100-year flood may also refer to :

The Degree Confluence Project is a World Wide Web-based , all-volunteer project which aims to have people visit each of the integer degree intersections of latitude and longitude on Earth , posting photographs and a narrative of each visit online . The project describes itself as `` an organized sampling of the world '' .

The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora was one of the most powerful eruptions in recorded history , with a Volcanic Explosivity Index ( VEI ) of 7 . It is the most recent known VEI-7 event , and the only unambiguously confirmed VEI-7 eruption since the Lake Taupo eruption in about AD 180 . ( The 946 eruption of Paektu Mountain might also have been VEI-7 . )   The eruption of the volcano , on the island of Sumbawa in the Dutch East Indies ( present-day Indonesia ) , reached a climax on 10 April 1815 and was followed by between six months and three years of increased steaming and small phreatic eruptions . The ash from the eruption column dispersed around the world and lowered global temperatures , leading to worldwide harvest failures in an event sometimes known as the Year Without a Summer in 1816 . The eruption resulted in a brief period of significant climate change that led to various cases of extreme weather . Several climate forcings coincided and interacted in a systematic manner that has not been observed since , despite other large eruptions that have occurred since the early Stone Age . Although the link between the post-eruption climate changes and the Tambora event has been established by various scientists , the understanding of the processes involved is incomplete .

The recency illusion is the belief or impression that a word or language usage is of recent origin when it is long-established .   The term was coined by Arnold Zwicky , a linguist at Stanford University primarily interested in examples involving words , meanings , phrases , and grammatical constructions .   However , use of the term is not restricted to linguistic phenomena : Zwicky has defined it simply as , `` the belief that things you have noticed only recently are in fact recent '' .   According to Zwicky , the illusion is caused by selective attention .

Dendrochronology ( or tree-ring dating ) is the scientific method of dating tree rings ( also called growth rings ) to the exact year they were formed in order to analyze atmospheric conditions during different periods in history . Dendrochronology is useful for determining the timing of events and rates of change in the environment ( most prominently climate ) and also in works of art and architecture , such as old panel paintings on wood , buildings , etc. . It is also used in radiocarbon dating to calibrate radiocarbon ages .   New growth in trees occurs in a layer of cells near the bark . A tree 's growth rate changes in a predictable pattern throughout the year in response to seasonal climate changes , resulting in visible growth rings . Each ring marks a complete cycle of seasons , or one year , in the tree 's life . , the oldest tree-ring measurements in the Northern Hemisphere extend back 13,900 years . Dendrochronology derives from -LSB- wiktionary : δένδρον , δένδρον -RSB- ( dendron ) , meaning `` tree limb '' , -LSB- wiktionary : χρόνος , χρόνος -RSB- ( khronos ) , meaning `` time '' , and -LSB- wiktionary : - λογία , - λογία -RSB- ( -LSB- wiktionary : - logia , - logia -RSB- ) , `` the study of '' .


Question: "While we do not anticipate unprecedented conditions annually, it's evident that there's an underlying continuous temperature rise over time." This statement retains the essence of acknowledging variability in yearly records while emphasizing the undeniable pattern of increasing warmth attributable to climate change.

 "Understanding Long-Term Climatic Trends: Beyond Annual Records"

Climate scientists often emphasize that while individual years might fluctuate in temperatures, the overarching narrative remains unmistakably clear - we're witnessing a steady planetary heating pattern. This unequivocal observation stems directly from extensive research documenting Earth’s climate evolution across multiple scales – daily observations, yearly averages, multi-decadal trends, even millennia-long reconstructions based upon various proxies.

The consensus reached within the scientific community regarding recent global warming attributes roughly ninety-five percent confidence level to human activities being chiefly accountable post-mid-twentieth century onwards; specifically citing increased concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gasses emitted through industrial practices, deforestation etc., as pivotal contributors. Projections outlined under differing scenarios suggest plausible outcomes ranging approximately +0.3°C to +4.8°C incrementally throughout twenty-first-century timescales contingent upon prevailing socio-economic trajectories dictating subsequent GHG discharges into biosphere realms.

While acknowledging inherent uncertainties intrinsic to complex dynamical systems, experts concur unanimously concerning several anticipated repercussions arising consequent escalating thermal conditions globally:
• Amplified frequency/intensity extremes encompassing both hydrological cycles (precipitation/drought) alongside meteorological phenomena (storms/hurricanes).
• Acceleration terrestrial cryosphere degradation manifested via glacial recession, diminishing seasonal snow cover expanses plus accelerated polar ice cap diminution.
• Terrestrial ecosystems experiencing pronounced alterations characterized predominantly through shifts/fluctuations biogeographical distributions coupled alongside heightened vulnerability extinction risks attributable non-climactic stressors superimposed onto already strained ecological matrices.
• Societal dimensions potentially impacted severely spanning agricultural productivity downturns precipitated declining crop yield potentials, coastal inundations triggered accelerating sea-level ascents endangering densely inhabited low lying regions.

Mitigative strategies aimed curbing unabated radiative forcing enhancements represent imperative countermeasures safeguarding against worst-case prognostications materializing reality. Adaptational measures geared enhancing resilience vulnerable communities/infrastructures constitute complementary approaches ensuring sustainable coexistence impending adversities. International frameworks exemplified Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement underscore collective commitment addressing exigencies posed burgeoning Anthropocene epoch challenges head-on collaboratively amongst sovereign entities transcending geopolitical boundaries.

Public awareness surrounding gravity escalating thermodynamic disequilibrium appears gradually intensifying evidenced growing apprehensions manifestly articulated cross-section demographics encapsulated latest surveys conducted reputable organizations. Regional disparities notwithstanding, concerted endeavors galvanize requisite momentum catalyzing transformative paradigm shifts indispensable reversing deleterious cascading feedback loops perpetuating vicious circles exacerbating malaise afflicting beleaguered Gaia organism.

Rape in the United States is defined by the Department of Justice as `` Penetration , no matter how slight , of the vagina or anus with any body part or object , or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person , without the consent of the victim . '' While definitions and terminology of rape vary by jurisdiction in the United States , the FBI revised its definition to eliminate a requirement that the crime involve an element of force .   A 2013 study found that rape may be grossly underreported in the United States . Furthermore , a 2014 study suggested that police departments may eliminate or undercount rapes from official records in part to `` create the illusion of success in fighting violent crime '' . Based on the available data , 21.8 % of American rapes of female victims are gang rapes . For the last reported year , 2013 , the prevalence rate for all sexual assaults including rape was 0.1 % ( prevalence represents the number of victims , rather than the number of assaults since some are victimized more than once during the reporting period ) . The survey included males and females aged 12 + . Since rapes are a subset of all sexual assaults , the prevalence of rape is lower than the combined statistic . Of those assaults , the Bureau of Justice Statistics stated that 34.8 % were reported to the police , up from 29.3 % in 2004 .

Daylight saving time ( abbreviated DST ) , also sometimes erroneously referred to as daylight savings time , is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer , while sacrificing normal sunrise times . Typically , regions that use daylight saving time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time .   American inventor and politician Benjamin Franklin proposed a form of daylight time in 1784 . He wrote an essay `` An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light '' to the editor of The Journal of Paris , suggesting , somewhat jokingly , that Parisians could economize candle usage by getting people out of bed earlier in the morning , making use of the natural morning light instead . New Zealander George Hudson proposed the idea of daylight saving in 1895 . The German Empire and Austria-Hungary organized the first nationwide implementation , starting on April 30 , 1916 . Many countries have used it at various times since then , particularly since the energy crisis of the 1970s .   The practice has both advocates and critics . Some early proponents of DST aimed to reduce evening use of incandescent lighting -- once a primary use of electricity -- today 's heating and cooling usage patterns differ greatly , and research about how DST affects energy use is limited and contradictory .   DST clock shifts sometimes complicate timekeeping and can disrupt travel , billing , record keeping , medical devices , heavy equipment , and sleep patterns . Computer software often adjusts clocks automatically , but policy changes by various jurisdictions of DST dates and timings may be confusing .

Rain follows the plow is the conventional name for a now-discredited theory of climatology that was popular throughout the American West and Australia during the late 19th century . The phrase was employed as a summation of the theory by Charles Dana Wilber : God speed the plow ... . By this wonderful provision , which is only man 's mastery over nature , the clouds are dispensing copious rains ... -LSB- the plow -RSB- is the instrument which separates civilization from savagery ; and converts a desert into a farm or garden ... . To be more concise , Rain follows the plow .   The basic premise of the theory was that human habitation and agriculture through homesteading effected a permanent change in the climate of arid and semi-arid regions , making these regions more humid . The theory was widely promoted in the 1870s as a justification for the settlement of the Great Plains , a region previously known as the `` Great American Desert '' . It was also used to justify the expansion of wheat growing on marginal land in South Australia during the same period .   According to the theory , increased human settlement in the region and cultivation of soil would result in an increased rainfall over time , rendering the land more fertile and lush as the population increased . As later historical records of rainfall indicated , the theory was based on faulty evidence arising from brief climatological fluctuations that happened to coincide with settlement , an example of the logical fallacy that correlation means causation . The theory was later refuted by climatologists and is now definitively regarded as pure superstition .

Statistics on rape and other sexual assaults are commonly available in industrialized countries , and are becoming more common throughout the world . Inconsistent definitions of rape , different rates of reporting , recording , prosecution and conviction for rape create controversial statistical disparities , and lead to accusations that many rape statistics are unreliable or misleading . In some jurisdictions , male-female rape is the only form of rape counted in the statistics . Countries may or may not criminalize marital rape .   Rape is a severely under-reported crime with surveys showing dark figures of up to 91.6 % . Prevalence of reasons for not reporting rape differ across countries . They may include fear of retaliation , uncertainty about whether a crime was committed or if the offender intended harm , not wanting others to know about the rape , not wanting the offender to get in trouble , fear of prosecution ( e.g. due to laws against premarital sex ) , and doubt in local law enforcement .   A United Nations statistical report compiled from government sources showed that more than 250,000 cases of rape or attempted rape were recorded by police annually . The reported data covered 65 countries .

In medicine , relapse or recidivism is a recurrence of a past ( typically medical ) condition . For example , multiple sclerosis and malaria often exhibit peaks of activity and sometimes long periods of dormancy , followed by relapse or recrudescence .   In the context of drug use , relapse or reinstatement of drug-seeking behavior , is a form of spontaneous recovery that involves the recurrence of pathological drug use after a period of abstinence . Relapse is often observed in individuals who have developed a drug addiction or either form of drug dependence .

The Lakatos Award is given annually for a contribution to the philosophy of science which is widely interpreted as outstanding . The contribution must be in the form of a book published in English during the previous six years .   The Award is in memory of Imre Lakatos and has been endowed by the Latsis Foundation . It is administered by the following committee :   The Director of the London School of Economics ( Chairman )  Professor John Worrall ( Convenor )  Professor Hans Albert  Professor Nancy Cartwright  Professor Adolf Grünbaum  Professor Philip Kitcher  Professor Alan Musgrave  Professor Michael Redhead   The Committee makes the Award on the advice of an independent and anonymous panel of selectors . The value of the Award is # 10,000 .   To take up an Award a successful candidate must visit the LSE and deliver a public lecture .

The Red line , or `` to cross the red line '' , is a phrase used worldwide to mean a figurative point of no return or line in the sand , or `` a limit past which safety can no longer be guaranteed . ''

The decomposition of time series is a statistical method that deconstructs a time series into several components , each representing one of the underlying categories of patterns . There are two principal types of decomposition which are outlined below .

A rice cake may be any kind of food item made from rice that has been shaped , condensed , or otherwise combined into a single object . A wide variety of rice cakes exist in many different cultures in which rice is eaten , and are particularly prevalent in Asia . Common variations include cakes made with rice flour , those made from ground rice , and those made from whole grains of rice compressed together or combined with some other binding substance .

Reproducibility is the ability of an entire analysis of an experiment or study to be duplicated , either by the same researcher or by someone else working independently , whereas reproducing an experiment is called replicating it . Reproducibility and replicability together are among the main principles of the scientific method .   The values obtained from distinct experimental trials are said to be commensurate if they are obtained according to the same reproducible experimental description and procedure . The basic idea can be seen in Aristotle 's dictum that there is no scientific knowledge of the individual , where the word used for individual in Greek had the connotation of the idiosyncratic , or wholly isolated occurrence . Thus all knowledge , all science , necessarily involves the formation of general concepts and the invocation of their corresponding symbols in language ( cf. Turner ) . Aristotle ′ s conception about the knowledge of the individual being considered unscientific is due to lack of the field of statistics in his time , so he could not appeal to statistical averaging by the individual .   A particular experimentally obtained value is said to be reproducible if there is a high degree of agreement between measurements or observations conducted on replicate specimens in different locations by different people -- that is , if the experimental value is found to have a high precision . However , in science , a very well reproduced result is one that can be confirmed using as many different experimental setups as possible and as many lines of evidence as possible ( consilience ) .