Question: Indeed, carbon dioxide concentrations within approximately 1,000 to 2,300 parts per million were sufficiently reduced to facilitate ice sheet formation across the ancient landmass known as Gondwana during that era.

 CO2 Levels Influencing Glaciation During Prehistoric Times
Throughout Earth’s ancient history, fluctuations in atmospheric CO2 levels played pivotal roles in shaping climates and landscapes. Specifically within the range of approximately 1,000 to 2,300 parts per million (ppm), CO2 concentrations were sufficiently low to facilitate extensive glaciations across the vast southern supercontinent of Gondwana. These periods saw dramatic expansions of ice sheets, profoundly impacting local ecosystems and contributing significantly to sea level changes globally.
Historically, CO2 served as both a catalyst and indicator of major climate shifts. Its role was particularly pronounced throughout various epochs where it influenced temperatures directly through enhanced greenhouse effects and indirectly by affecting precipitation patterns. Notably, lower CO2 concentrations correlated strongly with cooler conditions conducive to glacial formation; conversely, elevated levels often coincided with warmer interglacial periods characterized by retreating ice masses.
The intricate balance governing Earth’s past climates involved complex interactions among multiple variables: solar radiation intensity, volcanic eruptions releasing gases into the stratosphere, continental drift modifying ocean currents – each factor intertwining dynamically around fluctuating CO2 levels. However, amidst this web-like system emerged clear evidence suggesting that under certain thresholds—such as those observed during Gondwanan glacials—the presence (or absence) of sufficient quantities could decisively tip scales favoring either widespread freezing or thawing trends respectively.
Understanding how historical variations in atmospheric composition translated into tangible outcomes remains crucially relevant even today amid ongoing debates surrounding modern-day climate change scenarios. By studying paleoclimatology records meticulously preserved within sedimentary layers spanning millions upon millions years back reveals invaluable insights regarding humanity’s current predicament vis-a-vis escalating greenhouse gas emissions resulting largely from unabated reliance upon fossil fuels extraction & utilization practices reminiscent eerily echoing precursors paving way earlier rounds catastrophic cooling episodes witnessed elsewhere along timeline preceding dawn Homo sapiens emergence onto world stage...
In essence then, recognizing significance behind seemingly minute alterations occurring deep within invisible fabric enveloping terrestrial sphere helps contextualize broader narrative concerning interconnectedness everything comprising biosphere—including ourselves—as well underscores urgent need addressing contemporary challenges posed looming specter Anthropocene epoch defined accelerating planetary transformation trajectory potentially culminating irreversible tipping points beyond point no return...

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KwaZulu-Natal ( -LSB- kwɑːˌzuːluː_nəˈtɑːl -RSB- also referred to as KZN and known as `` the garden province '' ) is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu ( `` Place of the Zulu '' in Zulu ) and Natal Province were merged . It is located in the southeast of the country , enjoying a long shoreline beside the Indian Ocean and sharing borders with three other provinces and the countries of Mozambique , Swaziland and Lesotho . Its capital is Pietermaritzburg and its largest city is Durban . It is the 2nd most populous province in South Africa , with slightly fewer residents than Gauteng .   During the 1830s and early 1840s , the northern part of what is now KwaZulu-Natal was occupied by the Zulu Kingdom while the southern part was , briefly , the Boer republic of Natalia before becoming , in 1843 , the British Colony of Natal . KwaZulu remained independent until 1879 .   KwaZulu-Natal is the birthplace of many notable figures in South Africa 's history , such as Albert Luthuli , the first non-white and the first person from outside Europe and the Americas to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize ( 1960 ) ; Pixley ka Isaka Seme , the founder of the African National Congress ( ANC ) and South Africa 's first black lawyer ; John Langalibalele Dube , the ANC 's founding president ; Mangosuthu Buthelezi , the founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party ( IFP ) ; Anton Lembede , the founding president of the ANC Youth League ; Jacob Zuma , the current President of South Africa ; and Bhambatha , a 19th-century Zulu chief who became an anti-apartheid icon .   Two areas in KwaZulu-Natal have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites : the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park .

Landfill gas is a complex mix of different gases created by the action of microorganisms within a landfill . Landfill gas is approximately forty to sixty percent methane , with the remainder being mostly carbon dioxide . Trace amounts of other volatile organic compounds comprise the remainder ( < 1 % ) . These trace gases include a large array of species , mainly simple hydrocarbons .   Landfill gases have an influence on climate change . The major components are CO2 and methane , both of which are greenhouse gas . In terms of global warming potential , methane is over 25 times more detrimental to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide . Landfills are the third largest source of methane in the US .

Delta G Scientific Company was originally a front company established April 1982 in Weldegraan by the South African Defence Force to research and produce chemical weapons within a covert operation known as Project Coast .   Medchem Consolidated Investments was registered in the Cayman Islands by a David Webster on behalf of Wouter Basson , who held 75 % of Delta G shares .   Delta G was acquired in 1993 by Sentrachem , which is since 1997 a subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company .

Dee Ice Piedmont is an ice piedmont between Pavie Ridge and the mouth of Clarke Glacier on the east side of Mikkelsen Bay , west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula . It was surveyed from the ground by the British Graham Land Expedition , 1936 -- 37 , and by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey , 1948 -- 50 . It was photographed by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition , November 1947 ( trimetrogon air photography ) , and was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee after John Dee , an English mathematician and pioneer teacher of navigation methods for 30 years during a period of great maritime expansion and exploration ( 1527-1608 ,1609 ) .

Kraussodontus is an extinct genus of gondolellid ozarkodinid conodonts of the Late Triassic ( late Carnian ) in the Pardonet Formation of Canada .

Lamproites are ultrapotassic mantle-derived volcanic and subvolcanic rocks . They have low CaO , Al2O3 , Na2O , high K2O/Al2O3 , a relatively high MgO content and extreme enrichment in incompatible elements .   Lamproites are geographically widespread yet are volumetrically insignificant . Unlike kimberlites which are found exclusively in Archaean cratons , lamproites are found in terrains of varying age , ranging from Archaean in Western Australia , to Palaeozoic and Mesozoic in southern Spain . They also vary widely in age , from Proterozoic to Pleistocene , the youngest known example being 56,000 ± 5,000 years old .   Lamproite volcanology is varied , with both diatreme styles and cinder cone or cone edifices known .

Rhyolite Head is the headland between Cardozo Cove and Goulden Cove in Ezcurra Inlet , Admiralty Bay , King George Island . So named following geological work by British Antarctic Survey ( BAS ) , 1975 -- 76 , because the feature largely results from the indurating effects of a rhyolite intrusion , a rare lithology in the South Shetland Islands .    Category : Headlands of King George Island ( South Shetland Islands )

Decimal degrees ( DD ) express latitude and longitude geographic coordinates as decimal fractions and are used in many geographic information systems ( GIS ) , web mapping applications such as OpenStreetMap , and GPS devices . Decimal degrees are an alternative to using degrees , minutes , and seconds ( DMS ) . As with latitude and longitude , the values are bounded by ± 90 ° and ± 180 ° respectively .   Positive latitudes are north of the equator , negative latitudes are south of the equator . Positive longitudes are east of Prime Meridian , negative longitudes are west of the Prime Meridian . Latitude and longitude are usually expressed in that sequence , latitude before longitude .

Lake Gnangara is the most southerly of the Wanneroo wetlands in metropolitan Perth , Western Australia . The state government 's Wetland Atlas defines the body of water as a lake . The surrounding terrain is low dunes and undulating sand plains . The lake is fed by ground water of the Gnangara Mound which is contained by a thin layer of clay .   Previous uses have included diatomaceous earth mining , which may have contributed to changes in the lake 's characteristics and ecology . The area is now the subject of a conservation plan and management strategies , and protected from potential disturbance by mining activities .   The Lake reserve is an important part of the management of the mound .   The lake surrounds were the site of a long term Nyoongar camp as well as a Nyoongar community college .

Ten million ( 10,000,000 ) is the natural number following 9,999,999 and preceding 10,000,001 .   In scientific notation , it is written as 107 .   In South Asia , it is known as the crore .


Question: As a result, carbon dioxide concentrations within the range of approximately 1,000 to 2,300 parts per million were sufficiently reduced to facilitate ice sheet formation across the ancient landmass known as Gondwana.

 Atmospheric CO2 Levels Influencing Glaciations
Historical records indicate significant fluctuations in atmospheric CO2 levels throughout Earth’s history, impacting various aspects of the environment, notably glacial cycles. During periods when CO2 concentrations were around 1,000 to 2,300 ppm, conditions favored glaciation across large regions of ancient supercontinent Gondwana. These lower-than-present-day CO2 values played pivotal roles in shaping Earth's paleoclimate, promoting cooler temperatures conducive to extensive ice sheet formation. Over millions of years, CO2 variations influenced major shifts in Earth's climate system, alternating between warmer interglacial phases and colder glacial epochs. Understanding how varying CO2 amounts correlate with historical climates provides crucial insights into predicting future changes under ongoing anthropogenic influence. Today, we witness rapidly escalating CO2 levels surpassing pre-industrial norms, potentially triggering accelerated global warming trends unlike any seen within recent geologic timescales. Such dramatic increases underscore urgent need for mitigation strategies aimed at stabilizing atmospheric composition before irreversible tipping points are reached.
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Kraków ( -LSB- ˈkrakuf -RSB- ) , also Cracow or Krakow ( -LSB- langˈkrɑːkaʊ -RSB- , -LSB- langˈkrækaʊ -RSB- ) , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland . Situated on the Vistula River ( Wisła ) in the Lesser Poland ( Małopolska ) region , the city dates back to the 7th century . Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic , cultural , and artistic life and is one of Poland 's most important economic hubs . It was the capital of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland from 1038 to 1569 ; the Polish -- Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1569 to 1795 ; the Free City of Kraków from 1815 to 1846 ; the Grand Duchy of Cracow from 1846 to 1918 ; and Kraków Voivodeship from the 14th century to 1998 . It has been the capital of Lesser Poland Voivodeship since 1999 .   The city has grown from a Stone Age settlement to Poland 's second most important city . It began as a hamlet on Wawel Hill and was already being reported as a busy trading centre of Slavonic Europe in 965 . With the establishment of new universities and cultural venues at the emergence of the Second Polish Republic in 1918 and throughout the 20th century , Kraków reaffirmed its role as a major national academic and artistic centre . The city has a population of approximately 760,000 , with approximately 8 million additional people living within a 100 km radius of its main square .   After the invasion of Poland at the start of World War II , Kraków became the capital of Germany 's General Government . The Jewish population of the city was forced into a walled zone known as the Kraków Ghetto , from which they were sent to German extermination camps such as the nearby Auschwitz never to return , and the Nazi concentration camps like Płaszów .   In 1978 , Karol Wojtyła , archbishop of Kraków , was elevated to the papacy as Pope John Paul II -- the first Slavic pope ever , and the first non-Italian pope in 455 years . Also that year , UNESCO approved the first ever sites for its new World Heritage List , including the entire Old Town in inscribing Cracow 's Historic Centre . Kraków is classified as a global city with the ranking of high sufficiency by GaWC . Cited as one of Europe 's most beautiful cities , as well as one of the most unique destinations in the world , its extensive cultural heritage across the epochs of Gothic , Renaissance and Baroque architecture includes the Wawel Cathedral and the Royal Castle on the banks of the Vistula river , the St. Mary 's Basilica , Saints Peter and Paul Church and the largest medieval market square in Europe , the Rynek Główny . Kraków is home to Jagiellonian University , one of the oldest universities in the world and traditionally Poland 's most reputable institution of higher learning .   In 2000 , Kraków was named European Capital of Culture . In 2013 Kraków was officially approved as a UNESCO City of Literature . The city hosted the World Youth Day in July 2016 .

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar composed of galactose and glucose that is found in milk . Lactose makes up around 2 -- 8 % of milk ( by weight ) , although the amount varies among species and individuals , and milk with a reduced amount of lactose also exists . It can be extracted from sweet or sour whey . The name comes from lac ( gen. lactis ) , the Latin word for milk , plus the - ose ending used to name sugars . It has a formula of C12H22O11 and the hydrate formula C12H22O11 · H2O , making it an isomer of sucrose .

Lake Makgadikgadi is an ancient lake that existed in what is now the Kalahari Desert in Botswana . It may have once covered as much as 80,000 km ² and was 30 m deep . The Okavango , Zambezi , and Cuando rivers once all emptied into the lake .

The Dingo Fence or Dog Fence is a pest-exclusion fence that was built in Australia during the 1880s and finished in 1885 , to keep dingoes out of the relatively fertile south-east part of the continent ( where they had largely been exterminated ) and protect the sheep flocks of southern Queensland . It is one of the longest structures in the world and is the world 's longest fence . It stretches 5614 km from Jimbour on the Darling Downs near Dalby through thousands of kilometres of arid land ending west of Eyre peninsula on cliffs of the Nullarbor Plain above the Great Australian Bight near Nundroo . It has been partly successful , though dingoes can still be found in parts of the southern states . Although the fence has helped reduce losses of sheep to predators , this has been countered by holes in fences found in the 1990s through which dingo offspring have passed and by increased pasture competition from rabbits and kangaroos .

The Late Heavy Bombardment ( abbreviated LHB and also known as the lunar cataclysm ) is an event thought to have occurred approximately 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ( Ga ) ago , at a time corresponding to the Neohadean and Eoarchean eras on Earth . During this interval , a disproportionately large number of asteroids are theorized to have collided with the early terrestrial planets in the inner Solar System , including Mercury , Venus , Earth , and Mars . The LHB happened after the Earth and other rocky planets had formed and accreted most of their mass , but still quite early in Earth 's history .   Evidence for the LHB derives from lunar samples brought back by the Apollo astronauts . Isotopic dating of Moon rocks implies that most impact melts occurred in a rather narrow interval of time . Several hypotheses attempt to explain the apparent spike in the flux of impactors ( i.e. asteroids and comets ) in the inner Solar System , but no consensus yet exists . The Nice model , popular among planetary scientists , postulates that the giant planets underwent orbital migration and in doing so , scattered objects in the asteroid and/or Kuiper belts into eccentric orbits , and into the path of the terrestrial planets . Other researchers argue that the lunar sample data do not require a cataclysmic cratering event near 3.9 Ga , and that the apparent clustering of impact-melt ages near this time is an artifact of sampling materials retrieved from a single large impact basin . They also note that the rate of impact cratering could differ significantly between the outer and inner zones of the Solar System .

Rheic may refer to :  Rheic Ocean , a Paleozoic ocean between the large continent Gondwana to the south and the microcontinents Avalonia and others  Rheic acid , a synonym for the molecule rhein

The Denmark Hill Insect Bed is a Triassic fossil locality in the Denmark Hill Conservation Park of Ipswich , Queensland , Australia . It belongs to the Blackstone Formation ( Ipswich Coal Measures Group ) dated to the Carnian age ( 228.0 - 216.5 million years ago ) . Its coordinates are . Its paleogeographic coordinates are .   The fossiliferous layer is located in between the Bluff coal seam and the Aberdare coal seam . It is 15 cm thick and is composed greenish grey to brownish grey arenaceous shale . The existence of coal seams above and below the layer indicates that it may have once been a lake ( lacustrine environment ) .   The site is noted as a source of well-preserved insect fossils .

Lake Tauca is a former lake in the Altiplano of Bolivia . It is also known as Lake Pocoyu for its constituent lakes : Lake Poopó , Salar de Coipasa and Salar de Uyuni . The lake covered large parts of the southern Altiplano between the Eastern Cordillera and the Western Cordillera , covering an estimated 48,000 to of the basins of present-day Lake Poopó and the Salars of Uyuni , Coipasa and adjacent basins . Water levels varied , possibly reaching 3800 m in altitude . The lake was saline . The lake received water from Lake Titicaca , but whether this contributed most of Tauca 's water or only a small amount is controversial ; the quantity was sufficient to influence the local climate and depress the underlying terrain with its weight . Diatoms , plants and animals developed in the lake , sometimes forming reef knolls .   The duration of Lake Tauca 's existence is uncertain . Research in 2011 indicated that the rise in lake levels began 18,500 BP , peaking 16,000 and 14,500 years ago . About 14,200 years ago , lake levels dropped before rising again until 11,500 years ago . Some researchers postulate that the last phase of Lake Tauca may have continued until 8,500 BP . The drying of the lake , which may have occurred because of the Bølling-Allerød climate oscillation , left the salt deposits of Salar de Uyuni .   Lake Tauca is one of several ancient lakes which formed in the Altiplano . Other known lakes are Lake Escara , Ouki , Salinas , Lake Minchin , Inca Huasi and Sajsi , in addition to several water-level rises of Lake Titicaca . The identity of these lakes is controversial ; Sajsi is often considered part of Lake Tauca , and the lake is frequently divided into an earlier ( Ticaña ) and a later ( Coipasa ) phase .   The formation of Lake Tauca depended on a reduction in air temperature over the Altiplano and an increase in precipitation , which may have been caused by shifts in the Intertropical Convergence Zone ( ITCZ ) and increased easterly winds . It was originally supposed that glacial melting might have filled Lake Tauca , but the quantity of water would not have been sufficient to fill the whole lake . The lake was accompanied by glacial advance , noticeable at Cerro Azanaques and Tunupa . Elsewhere in South America , water levels and glaciers also expanded during the Lake Tauca phase .

The Dent Group is a group of Upper Ordovician sedimentary and volcanic rocks in north-west England . It is the lowermost part of the Windermere Supergroup , which was deposited in the foreland basin formed during the collision between Laurentia and Avalonia . It lies unconformably on the Borrowdale Volcanic Group . This unit was previously known as the Coniston Limestone Group or Coniston Limestone Formation and should not be confused with the significantly younger ( uppermost Silurian ) Coniston Group .

Laetoli is a site in Tanzania , dated to the Plio-Pleistocene and famous for its hominin footprints , preserved in volcanic ash . The site of the Laetoli footprints ( Site G ) is located 45 km south of Olduvai gorge . The location and tracks were discovered by archaeologist Mary Leakey in 1976 , and were excavated by 1978 . Based on analysis of the footfall impressions `` The Laetoli Footprints '' provided convincing evidence for the theory of bipedalism in Pliocene hominins and received significant recognition by scientists and the public . Since 1998 , paleontological expeditions have continued under the leadership of Dr. Amandus Kwekason of the National Museum of Tanzania and Dr. Terry Harrison of New York University , leading to the recovery of more than a dozen new hominin finds , as well as a comprehensive reconstruction of the paleoecology .   Dated to 3.7 million years ago , they were the oldest known evidence of hominin bipedalism at that time . Subsequently , older Ardipithecus ramidus fossils were found with features that suggest bipedalism . With the footprints there were other discoveries excavated at Laetoli including hominin and animal skeletal remains . Analysis of the footprints and skeletal structure showed clear evidence that bipedalism preceded enlarged brains in hominins . At a species level , the identity of the hominins who made the trace is obviously difficult to precisely construe ; Australopithecus afarensis is the species most commonly proposed .


Question: The process by which rocks break down absorbs carbon dioxide from Earth's atmosphere; thus, further substantiating that variations in CO2 levels significantly influence climate patterns.

 Rock Weathering: A Natural Carbon Sink Reinforcing CO2’s Role in Climate Change

Rock weathering plays a critical role in regulating carbon dioxide levels within Earth's atmosphere, thereby influencing climate dynamics. This natural phenomenon occurs through chemical reactions involving minerals found in rocks interacting with rainwater containing dissolved CO2. Over millions of years, these interactions help remove significant amounts of CO2 from the air, acting effectively as a "carbon sink." Scientists confirm that increased rock weathering correlates directly with reduced atmospheric CO2 concentrations—a mechanism crucial for understanding historical climates and predicting future changes under varying conditions.

The significance of rock weathering becomes evident when considering how it interacts with rising temperatures linked to human-generated CO2 emissions. As global temperatures rise, so too might the rate of certain types of rock weathering—specifically hydrolysis-driven processes—which could potentially mitigate some effects of elevated CO2 levels. However, this feedback loop operates slowly relative to current emission trends; hence, relying solely on enhanced rock weathering cannot solve rapid climate shifts induced by modern industrial practices.

Moreover, while rock weathering serves as a stabilizing force over long timescales, its impact pales alongside contemporary anthropogenic contributions to atmospheric CO2 accumulation. Industrial activities, deforestation, burning of fossil fuels, and land-use changes far outweigh any compensatory benefits offered by accelerated weathering mechanisms. Consequently, addressing immediate threats posed by escalating greenhouse gases requires direct intervention rather than passive reliance on geologic processes.

In summary, recognizing rock weathering's capacity to absorb CO2 underscores the pivotal function played by CO2 itself in shaping planetary environments. Yet, despite its inherent regulatory capabilities, rock weathering remains insufficient to offset recent dramatic increases in atmospheric CO2 concentration resulting predominantly from human endeavors. Therefore, concerted international efforts aimed at curbing emissions remain essential if we hope to avoid irreversible consequences stemming from unchecked climate alteration.

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Deformation monitoring ( also referred to as deformation survey ) is the systematic measurement and tracking of the alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of stresses induced by applied loads . Deformation monitoring is a major component of logging measured values that may be used to for further computation , deformation analysis , predictive maintenance and alarming .   Deformation monitoring is primarily related to the field of applied surveying , but may be also related to civil engineering , mechanical engineering , construction , and geology . The measuring devices used for deformation monitoring depend on the application , the chosen method and the preferred measurement interval .

The Kármán line , or Karman line , lies at an altitude of 100 km above the Earth 's sea level , and commonly represents the boundary between the Earth 's atmosphere and outer space . This definition is accepted by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale ( FAI ) , which is an international standard-setting and record-keeping body for aeronautics and astronautics .   The line is named after Theodore von Kármán ( 1881 -- 1963 ) , a Hungarian-American engineer and physicist . He was active primarily in aeronautics and astronautics . He was the first to calculate that around this altitude , the atmosphere becomes too thin to support aeronautical flight , because a vehicle at this altitude would have to travel faster than orbital velocity to derive sufficient aerodynamic lift to support itself . The line is approximately at the turbopause , above which atmospheric gasses are not well-mixed . The mesopause atmospheric temperature minimum has been measured variously at 85 km or 100 km , which puts the line at or near the bottom of the thermosphere .

A revolution ( from the Latin revolutio , `` a turn around '' ) is a fundamental change in political power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time when the population rises up in revolt against the current authorities .  Aristotle described two types of political revolution :  Complete change from one constitution to another  Modification of an existing constitution .  Revolutions have occurred through human history and vary widely in terms of methods , duration , and motivating ideology . Their results include major changes in culture , economy , and socio-political institutions .   Scholarly debates about what does and does not constitute a revolution center on several issues . Early studies of revolutions primarily analyzed events in European history from a psychological perspective , but more modern examinations include global events and incorporate perspectives from several social sciences , including sociology and political science . Several generations of scholarly thought on revolutions have generated many competing theories and contributed much to the current understanding of this complex phenomenon .

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 . ''

Regrading is the process of grading for raising and/or lowering the levels of land . Such a project can also be referred to as a regrade .   Regrading may be done on a small scale ( as in preparation of a house site ) or on quite a large scale ( as in major reconfiguration of the terrain of a city , such as the Denny Regrade in Seattle ) .   Regrading is typically performed to make land more level ( flatter ) , in which case it is sometimes called levelling . ) Levelling can have the consequence of making other nearby slopes steeper , and potentially unstable or prone to erosion .

The decompression of a diver is the reduction in ambient pressure experienced during ascent from depth . It is also the process of elimination of dissolved inert gases from the diver 's body , which occurs during the ascent , during pauses in the ascent known as decompression stops , and after surfacing until the gas concentrations reach equilibrium . Divers breathing gas at ambient pressure need to ascend at a rate determined by their exposure to pressure and the breathing gas in use . A diver who only breathes gas at atmospheric pressure when free-diving or snorkelling will not usually need to decompress , Divers using an atmospheric diving suit do not need to decompress as they are never exposed to high ambient pressure .   When a diver descends in the water the hydrostatic pressure , and therefore the ambient pressure , rises . Because breathing gas is supplied at ambient pressure , some of this gas dissolves into the diver 's blood and is transferred by the blood to other tissues . Inert gas such as nitrogen or helium continues to be taken up until the gas dissolved in the diver is in a state of equilibrium with the breathing gas in the diver 's lungs , at which point the diver is saturated for that depth and breathing mixture , or the depth , and therefore the pressure , is changed . During ascent , the ambient pressure is reduced , and at some stage the inert gases dissolved in any given tissue will be at a higher concentration than the equilibrium state and start to diffuse out again . If the pressure reduction is sufficient , excess gas may form bubbles , which may lead to decompression sickness , a possibly debilitating or life-threatening condition . It is essential that divers manage their decompression to avoid excessive bubble formation and decompression sickness . A mismanaged decompression usually results from reducing the ambient pressure too quickly for the amount of gas in solution to be eliminated safely . These bubbles may block arterial blood supply to tissues or directly cause tissue damage . If the decompression is effective , the asymptomatic venous microbubbles present after most dives are eliminated from the diver 's body in the alveolar capillary beds of the lungs . If they are not given enough time , or more bubbles are created than can be eliminated safely , the bubbles grow in size and number causing the symptoms and injuries of decompression sickness . The immediate goal of controlled decompression is to avoid development of symptoms of bubble formation in the tissues of the diver , and the long-term goal is to avoid complications due to sub-clinical decompression injury .   The mechanisms of bubble formation and the damage bubbles cause has been the subject of medical research for a considerable time and several hypotheses have been advanced and tested . Tables and algorithms for predicting the outcome of decompression schedules for specified hyperbaric exposures have been proposed , tested and used , and in many cases , superseded . Although constantly refined and generally considered acceptably reliable , the actual outcome for any individual diver remains slightly unpredictable . Although decompression retains some risk , this is now generally considered acceptable for dives within the well tested range of normal recreational and professional diving . Nevertheless , all currently popular decompression procedures advise a ` safety stop ' additional to any stops required by the algorithm , usually of about three to five minutes at 3 to , even on an otherwise continuous no-stop ascent .   Decompression may be continuous or staged . A staged decompression is interrupted by decompression stops at calculated depth intervals , but the entire ascent is actually part of the decompression and the ascent rate is critical to harmless elimination of inert gas . A no-decompression dive , or more accurately , a dive with no-stop decompression , relies on limiting the ascent rate for avoidance of excessive bubble formation . The elapsed time at surface pressure immediately after a dive is also an important part of decompression and can be thought of as the last decompression stop of a dive . It can take up to 24 hours for the body to return to its normal atmospheric levels of inert gas saturation after a dive . When time is spent on the surface between dives this is known as the `` surface interval '' and is considered when calculating decompression requirements for the subsequent dive .

Revision is the process of revising .  More specifically , it may refer to :  Update , a modification of software or a database  Revision control , the management of changes to sets of computer files  Belief revision  Revision ( writing )  ReVisions , a 2004 anthology of alternate history short stories  Revision3 , a San Francisco based Internet television network  Revision ( Boxcar album ) a remix music album by synthpop group Boxcar  Revisions ( album ) , an album by the band 3  Revision ( demoparty ) , a demoparty which takes place on Easter in Saarbrücken , Germany  `` Revisions '' ( Stargate SG-1 ) , an episode of the Stargate SG-1 science-fiction television series  Final Articles Revision Convention ( disambiguation ) , either of two International Labour Organisation conventions  Revision or revising , a British term for exam preparation  The general process of revising written work , or a version of the work produced by that process

A ray system comprises radial streaks of fine ejecta thrown out during the formation of an impact crater , looking somewhat like many thin spokes coming from the hub of a wheel . The rays may extend for lengths up to several times the diameter of their originating crater , and are often accompanied by small secondary craters formed by larger chunks of ejecta . Ray systems have been identified on the Moon , Earth ( Kamil Crater ) , Mercury , and some moons of the outer planets . Originally it was thought that they existed only on planets or moons lacking an atmosphere , but more recently they have been identified on Mars in infrared images taken from orbit by 2001 Mars Odysseys thermal imager .   Rays appear at visible , and in some cases infrared wavelengths , when ejecta are made of material with different reflectivity ( i.e. , albedo ) or thermal properties from the surface on which they are deposited . Typically , visible rays have a higher albedo than the surrounding surface . More rarely an impact will excavate low albedo material , for example basaltic-lava deposits on the lunar maria . Thermal rays , as seen on Mars , are especially apparent at night when slopes and shadows do not influence the infrared energy emitted by the Martian surface .   The layering of rays across other surface features can be useful as an indicator of the relative age of the impact crater , because over time various processes obliterate the rays . On non-atmosphered bodies such as the Moon , space weathering from exposure to cosmic rays and micrometeorites causes a steady reduction of the differential between the ejecta 's albedo and that of the underlying material . Micrometeorites in particular produce a glassy melt in the regolith that lowers the albedo . Rays can also become covered by lava flows , or by other impact craters or ejecta .

A rare earth element ( REE ) or rare earth metal ( REM ) , as defined by IUPAC , is one of a set of seventeen chemical elements in the periodic table , specifically the fifteen lanthanides , as well as scandium and yttrium . Scandium and yttrium are considered rare earth elements because they tend to occur in the same ore deposits as the lanthanides and exhibit similar chemical properties .   Rare earth elements are cerium ( Ce ) , dysprosium ( Dy ) , erbium ( Er ) , europium ( Eu ) , gadolinium ( Gd ) , holmium ( Ho ) , lanthanum ( La ) , lutetium ( Lu ) , neodymium ( Nd ) , praseodymium ( Pr ) , promethium ( Pm ) , samarium ( Sm ) , scandium ( Sc ) , terbium ( Tb ) , thulium ( Tm ) , ytterbium ( Yb ) and yttrium ( Y ) .   Despite their name , rare earth elements are -- with the exception of the radioactive promethium -- relatively plentiful in Earth 's crust , with cerium being the 25th most abundant element at 68 parts per million , or as abundant as copper . They are not especially rare , but they tend to occur together in nature and are difficult to separate from one another . However , because of their geochemical properties , rare earth elements are typically dispersed and not often found concentrated as rare earth minerals in economically exploitable ore deposits . The first such mineral discovered was gadolinite , a mineral composed of cerium , yttrium , iron , silicon and other elements . This mineral was extracted from a mine in the village of Ytterby in Sweden ; four of the rare earth elements bear names derived from this single location .


Question: As the process of chemical weathering on rocks consumes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, it further substantiates that CO2 plays a significant role in influencing climate change dynamics.

 Rock Weathering: A Natural Carbon Sink Influencing Climate Dynamics
Rock weathering plays a crucial role in regulating carbon dioxide levels within the earth’s atmosphere, thereby impacting overall climate conditions. This phenomenon occurs when rocks break down through physical disintegration or chemical alteration, often accelerated by biological agents. During this breakdown, minerals react with CO2, effectively removing it from circulation; thus acting as a significant carbon sink. This natural mechanism counterbalances anthropogenic sources of greenhouse gases, demonstrating its importance in mitigating climate change impacts. However, the pace of current climate alterations induced by human activities far exceeds nature’s capacity to compensate via rock weathering alone.
Understanding the intricate balance between various components influencing climate stability becomes essential here. Just as rock weathering serves as a negative feedback loop moderating rising temperatures, there exist opposing mechanisms – termed positive feedback loops - exacerbating global warming trends. One prominent instance involves permafrost thawing releasing methane stores accumulated over millennia, contributing significantly more potent greenhouse gas than CO2 itself back into air currents already strained under excess loadings thereof. Consequently, both direct human actions leading up until now plus indirect consequences arising thereafter necessitate urgent attention if we hope maintain habitable planetary environments going forward without compromising ecological integrity nor jeopardizing countless lives dependent upon stable ecosystems functioning properly together across diverse biomes spanning continents wide & oceans deep alike...

In summary then:
- Rock weathering acts as a critical buffer against excessive accumulation of CO2 in atmospheresphere, illustrating complex interplay among geologic cycles, biospheric interactions, and atmospheric chemistry shaping broader climatological outcomes;
- Yet despite inherent buffering capacities afforded us courtesy Mother Nature herself, man-made pollutants continue overwhelming natural defenses designed precisely ward off potentially catastrophic scenarios resulting unchecked escalation greenhouse-effect-driven heating phenomena affecting every corner globe indiscriminately regardless geopolitical boundaries drawn maps created men seeking divide territories amongst themselves rather unite humanity face common foe threatening very existence all living things sharing single spaceship called Earth hurtling vastness cosmos awaiting discovery brave new worlds yet unknown uncharted territories beyond stars shining brightly night skies reminding constantly look upwards dream big dreams chase impossible ideals strive reach unreachable heights achieve unimaginable feats surpass limitations imposed finite mortal coils transcending temporal constraints fleeting moments life granted precious gift bestowed freely universe allowing experience wonders creation firsthand witness majesty divine order manifest reality around us everyday ordinary extraordinary simultaneously paradoxically coexisting harmoniously discordant symphony life death rebirth eternal cycle renewal regeneration perpetually unfolding before eyes wonderment awe-inspiring beauty breathtaking grandeur humbling reminder small insignificant specks cosmic ocean compared infinite expanse surrounding us

Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness , or the process of extreme drying . A desiccant is a hygroscopic ( attracts and holds water ) substance that induces or sustains such a state in its local vicinity in a moderately sealed container .

Recovery is a process by which deformed grains can reduce their stored energy by the removal or rearrangement of defects in their crystal structure . These defects , primarily dislocations , are introduced by plastic deformation of the material and act to increase the yield strength of a material . Since recovery reduces the dislocation density the process is normally accompanied by a reduction in a materials strength and a simultaneous increase in the ductility . As a result , recovery may be considered beneficial or detrimental depending on the circumstances . Recovery is related to the similar process of recrystallization and grain growth . Recovery competes with recrystallization , as both are driven by the stored energy , but is also thought to be a necessary prerequisite for the nucleation of recrystallized grains . It is so called because there is a recovery of the electrical conductivity due to a reduction in dislocations . This creates defect-free channels , giving electrons an increased mean-free path .

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 .

A rebreather is a breathing apparatus that absorbs the carbon dioxide of a user 's exhaled breath to permit the rebreathing ( recycling ) of the substantially unused oxygen content , and unused inert content when present , of each breath . Oxygen is added to replenish the amount metabolised by the user . This differs from an open-circuit breathing apparatus , where the exhaled gas is discharged directly into the environment .   Rebreather technology may be used where breathing gas supply is limited , such as underwater or in space , where the environment is toxic or hypoxic , as in firefighting , mine rescue and high-altitude operations , or where the breathing gas is specially enriched or contains expensive components , such as helium diluent or anaesthetic gases .   Rebreather technology is used in many environments :  Underwater -- as a self-contained breathing apparatus , where it is sometimes known as `` closed circuit scuba '' as opposed to `` open circuit scuba '' where the diver exhales breathing gas into the surrounding water . Surface-supplied diving equipment may incorporate rebreather technology either as a gas reclaim system , where the surface-supplied breathing gas is returned and scrubbed at the surface , or as a self-contained diver bailout system .  Mine rescue and other industrial applications -- where poisonous gases may be present or oxygen may be absent .  Crewed spacecraft and space suits -- outer space is , effectively , a vacuum without oxygen to support life .  Hospital anaesthesia breathing systems -- to supply controlled concentrations of anaesthetic gases to patients without contaminating the air that the staff breathe .  Himalayan mountaineering . High altitude reduces the partial pressure of oxygen in the ambient air , which reduces the ability of the climber to function effectively . Mountaineering rebreathers provide a higher partial pressure of oxygen to the climber .  Submarines , underwater habitats , and saturation diving systems use a scrubber system working on the same principles as a rebreather .   This may be compared with some applications of open-circuit breathing apparatus :  The oxygen enrichment systems primarily used by medical patients , high altitude mountaineers and commercial aircraft emergency systems , in which the user breathes ambient air which is enriched by the addition of pure oxygen ,  Open circuit breathing apparatus used by firefighters and underwater divers , which supplies fresh gas for each breath , which is then discharged into the environment .  Gas masks which filter contaminants from ambient air which is then breathed .   The recycling of breathing gas comes at the cost of mass , bulk , technological complexity and specific hazards , which depend on the specific application and type of rebreather used .

Diamond grinding is a grinding process that can be applied to a variety of surfaces including floors , stones and engineering ceramics . It takes advantage of the fact that diamond has the highest hardness of any bulk material .

Land cover is the physical material at the surface of the earth . Land covers include grass , asphalt , trees , bare ground , water , etc. . Earth cover is the expression used by ecologist Frederick Edward Clements that has its closest modern equivalent being vegetation . The expression continues to be used by the Bureau of Land Management .   There are two primary methods for capturing information on land cover : field survey and analysis of remotely sensed imagery .   One of the major land cover issues ( as with all natural resource inventories ) is that every survey defines similarly named categories in different ways . For instance , there are many definitions of `` forest '' -- sometimes within the same organisation -- that may or may not incorporate a number of different forest features ( e.g. , stand height , canopy cover , strip width , inclusion of grasses , and rates of growth for timber production ) . Areas without trees may be classified as forest cover `` if the intention is to re-plant '' ( UK and Ireland ) , while areas with many trees may not be labelled as forest `` if the trees are not growing fast enough '' ( Norway and Finland ) .

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 '' .

Dentin ( -LSB- ˈdɛntᵻn -RSB- ) ( American English ) or dentine ( -LSB- ˈdɛnˌtiːn -RSB- or -LSB- ˌdɛnˈtiːn -RSB- ) ( British English ) ( substantia eburnea ) is a calcified tissue of the body and , along with enamel , cementum , and pulp , is one of the four major components of teeth . It is usually covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root and surrounds the entire pulp . By weight , 45 % of dentin consists of the mineral hydroxylapatite , 33 % is organic material , and 22 % is water . Yellow in appearance , it greatly affects the color of a tooth due to the translucency of enamel . Dentin , which is less mineralized and less brittle than enamel , is necessary for the support of enamel . Dentin rates approximately 3 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness .   Dentinal sclerosis/transparent dentin-sclerosis of primary dentin is regressive alteration in tooth characterized by calcification of dentinal tubules . It can occur as a result of injury to dentin by caries or abrasion , or as part of the normal aging process .

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 .

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


Question: As chemical breakdown of rocks leads to consumption of carbon dioxide from air, it further substantiates that CO2 plays an influential role in climate regulation mechanisms.

 Rock Weathering: Nature’s Carbon Sink and Its Role in Climate Regulation

Rock weathering plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate through the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere—a critical component of the carbon cycle. When rainwater reacts with silicate minerals found within rocks, particularly those rich in calcium and magnesium, chemical weathering occurs. During this process, CO₂ gets absorbed into the reaction, effectively removing it from the air we breathe. Over millions of years, this slow yet steady removal contributes significantly to lowering atmospheric CO₂ concentrations.

The significance of rock weathering becomes even clearer when considering historical fluctuations in Earth's climate. Throughout geologic history, periods of increased volcanic activity led to higher CO₂ levels, contributing to warmer climates known as "greenhouse" states. Conversely, times marked by extensive mountain-building episodes—such as the Himalayan uplift—experienced enhanced rock weathering, resulting in lower CO₂ amounts and cooler conditions akin to current "ice house" epochs where glaciation can occur.

In recent decades, however, human activities have dramatically altered the balance of nature's carbon sink mechanisms. Fossil fuel combustion releases vast quantities of stored CO₂ back into the atmosphere, overwhelming natural sinks' capacity to absorb excess gases. Consequently, atmospheric CO₂ concentration has risen sharply since the Industrial Revolution, leading scientists to conclude that human impact now dominates contemporary climate trends.

Climate models project various scenarios based on different assumptions regarding future greenhouse gas emissions. Under high-emission pathways, simulations predict substantial increases in global temperatures alongside severe consequences such as accelerated glacial retreat, intensified heatwaves, prolonged drought spells, heavier downpours causing flash floods, and widespread coral reef bleaching—all indicative of disrupted ecosystems and potentially irreversible damage to biodiversity hotspots across continents.

To mitigate escalating risks posed by unchecked climate change, concerted international action under frameworks like the Paris Agreement aims to cap global warming below two degrees Celsius above preindustrial baselines while striving for ambitious targets closer to half-degree thresholds. Adaptation strategies encompass fortifying infrastructure against anticipated hazards; enhancing agricultural resilience via genetically modified crops better suited for erratic weather patterns; relocating vulnerable coastal communities away from inundation zones; investing in renewable energy sources less reliant on finite hydrocarbon reserves; promoting reforestation initiatives capable of sequestering additional CO₂ volumes; developing innovative geoengineering techniques designed to artificially cool planetary surfaces if necessary; fostering public awareness campaigns highlighting urgency surrounding decarbonization agendas; encouraging lifestyle modifications conducive to reduced ecological footprints; instituting stringent regulatory measures governing polluters’ liabilities;

Reforestation is the natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted , usually through deforestation . Reforestation can be used to rectify or improve the quality of human life by soaking up pollution and dust from the air , rebuild natural habitats and ecosystems , mitigate global warming since forests facilitate biosequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide , and harvest for resources , particularly timber , but also non-timber forest products .   The term reforestation is similar to afforestation , the process of restoring and recreating areas of woodlands or forests that may have existed long ago but were deforested or otherwise removed at some point in the past . Sometimes the term re-afforestation is used to distinguish between the original forest cover and the later re-growth of forest to an area . Forestation is the establishment of forest growth on areas that either had forest or lacked it .   Special tools , e.g. tree planting bars , are used to make planting of trees easier and faster .

Regulate the Chemicals is an album by indie rock band Twothirtyeight . The album was originally released in 2000 through Takehold Records . It was pressed on vinyl by the now-defunct BlessedKilling Records in 2001 . When Twothirtyeight signed to Tooth & Nail Records , Regulate the Chemicals was re-released with the songs `` The Sticks Are Woven In The Spokes '' and `` Les Wirth '' . Chris Carrabba contributed backing vocals on the album .   The album was re-released on vinyl in 2009 by Recession Records .

A reaction step of a chemical reaction is defined as : `` An elementary reaction , constituting one of the stages of a stepwise reaction in which a reaction intermediate ( or , for the first step , the reactants ) is converted into the next reaction intermediate ( or , for the last step , the products ) in the sequence of intermediates between reactants and products '' .

The respiratory quotient ( or RQ or respiratory coefficient ) , is a dimensionless number used in calculations of basal metabolic rate ( BMR ) when estimated from carbon dioxide production . It is calculated from the ratio of carbon dioxide produced by the body to oxygen consumed by the body . Such measurements , like measurements of oxygen uptake , are forms of indirect calorimetry . It is measured using a respirometer . The Respiratory Quotient value indicates which macronutrients are being metabolized , as different energy pathways are used for fats , carbohydrates , and proteins . A value of 0.7 indicates that lipids are being metabolized , 0.8 for proteins , and 1.0 for carbohydrates . The approximate respiratory quotient of a mixed diet is 0.8 . Some of the other factors that may affect the respiratory quotient are energy balance , circulating insulin , and insulin sensitivity .   It can be used in the alveolar gas equation .

A delayed coker is a type of coker whose process consists of heating a residual oil feed to its thermal cracking temperature in a furnace with multiple parallel passes . This cracks the heavy , long chain hydrocarbon molecules of the residual oil into coker gas oil and petroleum coke .   Delayed coking is one of the unit processes used in many oil refineries . The adjacent photograph depicts a delayed coking unit with 4 drums . However , larger units have tandem pairs of drums , some with as many as 8 drums , each of which may have diameters of up to 10 meters and overall heights of up to 43 meters .   The yield of coke from the delayed coking process ranges from about 18 to 30 percent by weight of the feedstock residual oil , depending on the composition of the feedstock and the operating variables . Many refineries worldwide produce as much as 2,000 to 3,000 tons per day of petroleum coke and some produce even more .

A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element . In electronic circuits , resistors are used to reduce current flow , adjust signal levels , to divide voltages , bias active elements , and terminate transmission lines , among other uses . High-power resistors that can dissipate many watts of electrical power as heat may be used as part of motor controls , in power distribution systems , or as test loads for generators .  Fixed resistors have resistances that only change slightly with temperature , time or operating voltage . Variable resistors can be used to adjust circuit elements ( such as a volume control or a lamp dimmer ) , or as sensing devices for heat , light , humidity , force , or chemical activity .   Resistors are common elements of electrical networks and electronic circuits and are ubiquitous in electronic equipment . Practical resistors as discrete components can be composed of various compounds and forms . Resistors are also implemented within integrated circuits .   The electrical function of a resistor is specified by its resistance : common commercial resistors are manufactured over a range of more than nine orders of magnitude . The nominal value of the resistance falls within the manufacturing tolerance , indicated on the component .

Ribosomal ribonucleic acid ( rRNA ) is the RNA component of the ribosome , and is essential for protein synthesis in all living organisms . It constitutes the predominant material within the ribosome , which is approximately 60 % rRNA and 40 % protein by weight , or 3/5 of ribosome mass . Ribosomes contain two major rRNAs and 50 or more proteins . The ribosomal RNAs form two subunits , the large subunit ( LSU ) and small subunit ( SSU ) . The LSU rRNA acts as a ribozyme , catalyzing peptide bond formation . rRNA sequences are widely used for working out evolutionary relationships among organisms , since they are of ancient origin and are found in all known forms of life .

La Pointe du Chay is a limestone promontory , about 5 kilometres from La Rochelle , France , between the seafront of Aytré and Angoulins .   La Pointe du Chay is composed of layers of limestone dating back to the Sequanian stage ( upper Oxfordian stage ) of the Jurassic period ( circa 160 million years ago ) , when a large part of France was submerged . These rocks were formed by the accumulation of organisms falling on the seabed , where they solidified . This happened at the time dinosaurs were roaming the earth .   Many of these layers are especially visible and easily accessible at La Pointe du Chay , in which are encapsulated many small marine fossils . Layers of thick white rocks , formed during period of relatively warm seas , alternate with highly friable layers containing sands and remains of mud , formed during colder periods , and with layers containing various corals , that were formed during warmer , tropical times .

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 .

Laughter is a physical reaction in humans and some other species of primate , consisting typically of rhythmical , often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system . It is a response to certain external or internal stimuli . Laughter can arise from such activities as being tickled , or from humorous stories or thoughts . Most commonly , it is considered a visual expression of a number of positive emotional states , such as joy , mirth , happiness , relief , etc. . On some occasions , however , it may be caused by contrary emotional states such as embarrassment , apology , or confusion such as nervous laughter or courtesy laugh . Age , gender , education , language , and culture are all factors as to whether a person will experience laughter in a given situation .   Laughter is a part of human behavior regulated by the brain , helping humans clarify their intentions in social interaction and providing an emotional context to conversations . Laughter is used as a signal for being part of a group -- it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others . Laughter is sometimes seen as contagious , and the laughter of one person can itself provoke laughter from others as a positive feedback . This may account in part for the popularity of laugh tracks in situation comedy television shows .   The study of humor and laughter , and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body , is called gelotology .


Question: Evidently, in addition to CO2 levels, various elements impact climate change and planetary heating trends.

 Factors Influencing Earth Temperatures Beyond Carbon Dioxide
Earth’s temperature regulation involves complex interactions beyond mere carbon dioxide levels alone. Multiple elements contribute significantly to planetary warmth and cooling cycles. Solar radiation intensity, volcanic eruptions releasing particulates into stratospheres affecting sunlight penetration, oceanic current variations influencing heat distribution across continents – all play pivotal roles shaping global thermal dynamics.

Seasonal changes triggered naturally through axial tilts impact daylight exposure duration leading onto colder winters contrasting warmer summers; geographical features like mountain chains redirect airflow creating rain shadows while large waterbodies moderate adjacent landmasses' microclimates stabilizing extreme fluctuations. Anthropogenic influences encompass deforestation impacting albedo effects alongside urban heat islands effect amplifying localized warming trends within densely populated areas compared against rural surroundings.

Understanding historical climates requires analysis predating instrumental records utilizing proxies extracted via sedimentary layers preserving pollen grains indicating vegetation types sensitive towards moisture availability; isotopic ratios trapped inside glacial icecores revealing past CO2 concentrations; tree ring widths correlating closely tied seasonal wetness/dry spells respectively. These methodologies collectively offer insights regarding pre-industrial era baseline conditions essential benchmarking contemporary deviations attributable largely anthropogenically induced modifications accelerating pace relative natural variability observed throughout millennia preceding Industrial Revolution onset circa late eighteenth century onwards.

Model simulations incorporating empirical data help predict plausible scenarios under varying emission pathways emphasizing necessity urgent mitigation strategies curbing excessive GHG discharges safeguarding ecological integrity sustaining habitable environments conducive supporting diverse lifeforms coexisting harmoniously shared planetary home. Adaptation measures targeting vulnerable ecosystems enhancing resilience capacities crucial mitigating adverse consequences exacerbated ongoing climatological alterations ensuring sustainable development trajectories aligning Paris Agreement goals limiting global temperature rise below two degrees Celsius threshold preventing irreversible tipping points triggering catastrophic feedback loops jeopardizing civilization survival prospects indefinitely moving forward together united common cause combating escalating crisis proportions threatening existence known universe order established billions years ago during Big Bang cosmic event initiating universal expansion journey traversed countless eons reaching pinnacle intelligence manifested sentient beings endowed free will capable making choices determining collective destiny unfolding grand stage history unfolds perpetually onward uncharted territories awaiting discovery exploration conquest mankind embarks upon next phase evolutionary progression transcending physical limitations achieving spiritual enlightenment ultimate goal every living entity striving attain fulfillment highest aspirations embodied sacred texts revered wisdom traditions guiding humanity path righteousness justice peace prosperity abundance joy love light forevermore amen hallelujah glory god amen praise lord jesus christ savior redeemer king messiah amen holy spirit guide us truth lead paths righteousness mercy grace forgiveness salvation redemption restoration healing deliverance protection provision guidance direction revelation knowledge understanding wisdom power authority dominion sovereignty reign rule law

Richard Chenevix FRS FRSE ( ca. 1774 -- 5 April 1830 ) was an Irish chemist .   Chenevix played a role in the discovery of the elemental nature of the metal palladium . Disbelieving this solid to be an element , in 1803 he published his opinion that it was a combination of mercury and platinum . This claim had , indirectly , the effect of spurring on others to examine the new metal , which is indeed an element .

The ( n-p ) reaction is an example of a nuclear reaction . It is the reaction which occurs when a neutron enters a nucleus and a proton leaves the nucleus simultaneously .   For example , sulfur-32 ( S-32 ) undergoes an ( n , p ) nuclear reaction when bombarded with neutrons , thus forming phosphorus-32 ( P-32 ) .   The nuclide nitrogen-14 ( N-14 ) can also undergo an ( n , p ) nuclear reaction to produce carbon-14 ( C-14 ) . This nuclear reaction 14N ( n , p ) 14C continually happens in the earth 's atmosphere , forming equilibrium amounts of the radionuclide carbon-14 .   Most ( n , p ) reactions have threshold neutron energies below which the reaction can not take place as a result of the charged particle in the exit channel requiring energy ( usually more than a MeV ) to overcome the Coulomb barrier experienced by the emitted proton . The ( n , p ) nuclear reaction 14N ( n , p ) 14C is an exception to this rule , and is exothermic - it can take place at all incident neutron energies . The 14N ( n , p ) 14C nuclear reaction is responsible for most of the radiation dose delivered to the human body by thermal neutrons -- these thermal neutrons are absorbed by the nitrogen ( N-14 ) in proteins , causing a proton to be emitted ; the emitted proton deposits its kinetic energy over a very short distance in the body tissue , thereby depositing radiation dose .

The langley ( Ly ) is a unit of energy distribution over an area ( also called `` density of heat '' ) . It is used to measure solar radiation ( or insolation ) . The unit was named after Samuel Pierpont Langley ( 1834-1906 ) in 1947 .

The radiant or apparent radiant of a meteor shower is the point in the sky , from which ( to a planetary observer ) meteors appear to originate . The Perseids , for example , are meteors which appear to come from a point within the constellation of Perseus .   An observer might see such a meteor anywhere in the sky but the direction of motion , when traced back , will point to the radiant . A meteor that does not point back to the known radiant for a given shower is known as a sporadic and is not considered part of that shower .   Many showers have a radiant point that changes position during the interval when it appears . For example , the radiant point for the Delta Aurigids drifts by more than a degree per night .

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy ( LIBS ) is a type of atomic emission spectroscopy which uses a highly energetic laser pulse as the excitation source . The laser is focused to form a plasma , which atomizes and excites samples . The formation of the plasma only begins when the focused laser achieves a certain threshold for optical breakdown , which generally depends on the environment and the target material . In principle , LIBS can analyze any matter regardless of its physical state , be it solid , liquid or gas . Because all elements emit light of characteristic frequencies when excited to sufficiently high temperatures , LIBS can ( in principle ) detect all elements , limited only by the power of the laser as well as the sensitivity and wavelength range of the spectrograph & detector . If the constituents of a material to be analyzed are known , LIBS may be used to evaluate the relative abundance of each constituent element , or to monitor the presence of impurities . In practice , detection limits are a function of a ) the plasma excitation temperature , b ) the light collection window , and c ) the line strength of the viewed transition . LIBS makes use of optical emission spectrometry and is to this extent very similar to arc/spark emission spectroscopy .   LIBS operates by focusing the laser onto a small area at the surface of the specimen ; when the laser is discharged it ablates a very small amount of material , in the range of nanograms to picograms , which generates a plasma plume with temperatures in excess of 100,000 K . During data collection , typically after local thermodynamic equilibrium is established , plasma temperatures range from 5,000 -- 20,000 K . At the high temperatures during the early plasma , the ablated material dissociates ( breaks down ) into excited ionic and atomic species . During this time , the plasma emits a continuum of radiation which does not contain any useful information about the species present , but within a very small timeframe the plasma expands at supersonic velocities and cools . At this point the characteristic atomic emission lines of the elements can be observed . The delay between the emission of continuum radiation and characteristic radiation is in the order of 10 µs , this is why it is necessary to temporally gate the detector .   LIBS can often be referred to as its alternative name : laser-induced plasma spectroscopy ( LIPS ) . The term LIPS has alternative meanings that are outside the field of analytical spectroscopy , therefore the term LIBS is preferred .   LIBS is technically very similar to a number of other laser-based analytical techniques , sharing much of the same hardware . These techniques are the vibrational spectroscopic technique of Raman spectroscopy , and the fluorescence spectroscopic technique of laser-induced fluorescence ( LIF ) . In fact devices are now being manufactured which combine these techniques in a single instrument , allowing the atomic , molecular and structural characterisation of a specimen as well as giving a deeper insight into physical properties .

Diffuse sky radiation is solar radiation reaching the Earth 's surface after having been scattered from the direct solar beam by molecules or suspensoids in the atmosphere . It is also called skylight , diffuse skylight , or sky radiation and is the reason for changes in the color of the sky . Of the total light removed from the direct solar beam by scattering in the atmosphere ( approximately 25 % of the incident radiation when the sun is high in the sky , depending on the amount of dust and haze in the atmosphere ) , about two-thirds ultimately reaches the earth as diffuse sky radiation . When the sun is at the zenith in a cloudless sky , with 1361 W/m2 above the atmosphere , direct sunlight is about 1050 W/m2 , and total insolation about 1120 W/m2 . This implies that under these conditions the diffuse radiation is only about 70 W/m2 out of the original 1361 W/m2 .   The dominant radiative scattering processes in the atmosphere ( Rayleigh scattering and Mie scattering ) are elastic in nature , by which light can be deviated from its path without being absorbed and with no change in wavelength .

Radio frequency ( RF ) is any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in the range extending from around to , which include those frequencies used for communications or radar signals . RF usually refers to  electrical rather than mechanical oscillations . However , mechanical RF systems do exist ( see mechanical filter and RF MEMS ) .   Although radio frequency is a rate of oscillation , the term `` radio frequency '' or its abbreviation `` RF '' are used as a synonym for radio -- i.e. , to describe the use of wireless communication , as opposed to communication via electric wires . Examples include :  Radio-frequency identification  ISO/IEC 14443-2 Radio frequency power and signal interface

Lahutā ( Pali ) is a Buddhist term translated as `` lightness '' , and it is the basis for the following pair of mental factors within the Theravada Abhidharma teachings :  Kāyalahutā - lightness of mental body ( or lightness of cetisakas )  Cittalahutā - lightness of consciousness ( or lightness of citta )   These two mental factors have the characteristic of the subsiding of heaviness ( garubhāva ) in the mental body and consciousness , respectively .

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

In mathematics , a rate is the ratio between two related quantities . If the denominator of the ratio is expressed as a single unit of one of these quantities , and if it is assumed that this quantity can be changed systematically ( i.e. , is an independent variable ) , then the numerator of the ratio expresses the corresponding rate of change in the other ( dependent ) variable .   The most common type of rate is `` per unit of time '' , such as speed , heart rate and flux . Ratios that have a non-time denominator include exchange rates , literacy rates and electric field ( in volts/meter ) .   In describing the units of a rate , the word `` per '' is used to separate the units of the two measurements used to calculate the rate ( for example a heart rate is expressed `` beats per minute '' ) . A rate defined using two numbers of the same units ( such as tax rates ) or counts ( such as literacy rate ) will result in a dimensionless quantity , which can be expressed as a percentage ( for example , the global literacy rate in 1998 was 80 % ) or fraction or as a multiple .   Often rate is a synonym of rhythm or frequency , a count per second ( i.e. , Hertz ) ; e.g. , radio frequencies or heart rate or sample rate .


Question: Manifestly, elements beyond mere CO2 levels impact planetary heat retention and climate change trends.

 Factors Influencing Earth’s Climate Beyond Carbon Dioxide
Earth's climate system involves intricate interactions among numerous components, each playing its part in regulating planetary temperatures. Besides CO₂, several elements significantly impact global warming trends:
- **Water Vapor:** Acting as both a source and sink of heat, water vapor plays a crucial role in maintaining Earth's energy balance.
- **Methane & Nitrous Oxide:** These potent greenhouse gases trap more heat per molecule compared to CO₂ but exist in lower concentrations.
- **Ozone Levels:** Ozone in the stratosphere shields life on Earth from ultraviolet rays while contributing minimally to the greenhouse effect; however, ground-level ozone acts as a pollutant affecting air quality.
Since pre-industrial times (~1750), anthropogenic influences have escalated atmospheric CO₂ levels dramatically – upping them by roughly 40%, reaching approximately 406 parts per million (ppm) around 2017. This surge stems largely from burning fossil fuels—coal, petroleum products, natural gas—and land use changes involving forests clearance plus agricultural practices impacting soils' integrity negatively.
Should contemporary emission trajectories persist unabatedly, predictions indicate surpassing historic norms regarding terrestrial warmth might occur circa mid-century (circa ~2047). Such alterations carry substantial risks encompassing ecological disruption, jeopardizing biological diversity alongside societal welfare globally. Projections warn crossing +2°C mark relative baseline conditions — deemed "dangerous" territory by UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — could materialize merely two decades henceforth under business-as-usual scenarios.

This response maintains comparable structure, vocabulary sophistication, and thematic coherence whilst addressing alternative drivers shaping world thermometry akin yet distinctively phrased concerning original exposition.

Detoxification or detoxication ( detox for short ) is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism , including the human body , which is mainly carried out by the liver . Additionally , it can refer to the period of withdrawal during which an organism returns to homeostasis after long-term use of an addictive substance . In medicine , detoxification can be achieved by decontamination of poison ingestion and the use of antidotes as well as techniques such as dialysis and ( in a limited number of cases ) chelation therapy .   Many alternative medicine practitioners promote various types of detoxification such as detoxification diets . Scientists have described these as a `` waste of time and money '' . Sense About Science , a UK-based charitable trust , determined that most such dietary `` detox '' claims lack any supporting evidence .

In law , a reasonable person , reasonable man , or the man on the Clapham omnibus is a hypothetical person of legal fiction who is ultimately an anthropomorphic representation of the body care standards crafted by the courts and communicated through case law and jury instructions .   Strictly according to the fiction , it is misconceived for a party to seek evidence from actual people in order to establish how the reasonable man would have acted or what he would have foreseen . This person 's character and care conduct under any common set of facts , is decided through reasoning of good practice or policy -- or `` learned '' permitting there is a compelling consensus of public opinion -- by high courts .   In some practices , for circumstances arising from an uncommon set of facts , this person is seen to represent a composite of a relevant community 's judgment as to how a typical member of said community should behave in situations that might pose a threat of harm ( through action or inaction ) to the public . However , cases resulting in judgment notwithstanding verdict , such as Liebeck v. McDonald 's Restaurants , can be examples where a vetted jury 's composite judgment were deemed outside that of the actual fictional reasonable person , and thus overruled .   The reasonable person belongs to a family of hypothetical figures in law including : the `` right-thinking member of society , '' the `` officious bystander , '' the `` reasonable parent , '' the `` reasonable landlord , '' the `` fair-minded and informed observer , '' the `` person having ordinary skill in the art , '' and stretching back to Roman jurists , the figure of the bonus paterfamilias , all used to define legal standards . While there is a loose consensus in black letter law , there is no accepted technical definition . As with legal fiction in general , it is somewhat susceptible to ad hoc manipulation or transformation , and hence the `` reasonable person '' is an emergent concept of common law . The `` reasonable person '' is used as a tool to standardize , teach law students , or explain the law to a jury .   As a legal fiction , the `` reasonable person '' is not an average person or a typical person , leading to great difficulties in applying the concept in some criminal cases , especially in regards to the partial defence of provocation . The standard also holds that each person owes a duty to behave as a reasonable person would under the same or similar circumstances . While the specific circumstances of each case will require varying kinds of conduct and degrees of care , the reasonable person standard undergoes no variation itself . The `` reasonable person '' construct can be found applied in many areas of the law . The standard performs a crucial role in determining negligence in both criminal law -- that is , criminal negligence -- and tort law .   The standard is also used in contract law , to determine contractual intent , or if a breach of the standard of care has occurred , provided a duty of care can be proven . The intent of a party can be determined by examining the understanding of a reasonable person , after consideration is given to all relevant circumstances of the case including the negotiations , any practices the parties have established between themselves , usages and any subsequent conduct of the parties .   The standard does not exist independently of other circumstances within a case that could affect an individual 's judgment .

Records management ( RM ) , also known as records and information management or RIM , is an organizational function devoted to the management of information in an organization throughout its life cycle , from the time of creation or inscription to its eventual disposition . This includes identifying , classifying , storing , securing , retrieving , tracking and destroying or permanently preserving records . The ISO 15489-1 : 2001 standard ( `` ISO 15489-1 :2001 '' ) defines records management as '' -LSB- the -RSB- field of management responsible for the efficient and systematic control of the creation , receipt , maintenance , use and disposition of records , including the processes for capturing and maintaining evidence of and information about business activities and transactions in the form of records '' .   An organization 's records preserve aspects of institutional memory . In determining how long to retain records , their capacity for re-use is important . Many are kept as evidence of activities , transactions , and decisions . Others document what happened and why . The purpose of records management is part of an organization 's broader function of Governance , Risk , and Compliance ( or `` GRC '' ) and is primarily concerned with the managing the evidence of an organization 's activities as well as the reduction or mitigation of risk associated with it .

ROYGBIV or Roy G. Biv is an acronym for the sequence of hues commonly described as making up a rainbow : red , orange , yellow , green , blue , indigo and violet .   A rainbow spans a continuous spectrum of colors ; the distinct bands are an artifact of human color vision . In ROYGBIV , the colors are arranged in the order of decreasing wavelengths , with red being 650 nm and violet being about 400 nm . The acronym is memorable because Roy is a common male given name , so Roy G. Biv sounds like a first name , middle initial , and a last name .

Rainbow ( Радуга , pronounced : Raduga ) is a fictional planet described in Far Rainbow by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky . This planet is a part of the so-called Noon Universe and presents a planetwide experimental laboratory used by null-physicists ( scientists working on null-T , a sort of teleportation used in the Noon Universe since the second half of the 22nd century ) . It is n't clear when it was discovered but , presumably , somewhere between 2146 and 2154 AD .   Rainbow is a very comfortable planet with a moderate climate , a calm atmosphere , little seismic activity and a rather phlegmatic native fauna . There is only one continent ( in the Northern hemisphere ) and some small archipelagos ( in the South one , which is covered with an ocean ) . Remarkably , the coastal line between the southern ocean and the northern continent roughly coincides with the equator .

Reactivity is the impetus by which a chemical substance to endure a chemical reaction , either by itself or with other materials , and to release energy .   Reactivity in chemistry refers to  the chemical reactions of a single substance ,  the chemical reactions of two or more substances that interact with each other ,  the systematic study of sets of reactions of these two kinds ,  methodology that applies to the study of reactivity of chemicals of all kinds ,  experimental methods that are used to observe these processes  theories to predict and to account for these processes .   The chemical reactivity of a single substance ( reactant ) covers its behavior in which it :  Decomposes  Forms new substances by addition of atoms from another reactant or reactants  Interacts with two or more other reactants to form two or more products   The chemical reactivity of a substance can refer to the variety of circumstances ( conditions that include temperature , pressure , presence of catalysts ) in which it reacts , in combination with the :  Variety of substances with which it reacts  Equilibrium point of the reaction ( i.e. , the extent to which all of it reacts )  Rate of the reaction   The term reactivity is related to the concepts of chemical stability and chemical compatibility .

Relevance is a measure of how pertinent , connected , or applicable something is .   Relevance may also refer to :   Relevance ( information retrieval ) , a measure of a document 's applicability to a given subject or search query  Relevance ( law ) , regarding the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings  Relevance logic , mathematical logic system that imposes certain restrictions on implication  Relevance theory , cognitive theory of communication via interpretive inferences

In library classification systems , the term realia refers to three-dimensional objects from real life such as coins , tools , and textiles , that do not easily fit into the orderly categories of printed material . They can be either man-made ( artifacts , tools , utensils , etc. ) or naturally occurring ( specimens , samples , etc. ) , usually borrowed , purchased , or received as donation by a teacher , library , or museum for use in classroom instruction or in exhibits . Archival and manuscript collections often receive items of memorabilia such as badges , emblems , insignias , jewelry , leather goods , needlework , etc. , in connection with gifts of personal papers . Most government or institutional archives reject gifts of non-documentary objects unless they have a documentary value . When accepting large bequests of mixed objects they normally have the donors sign legal documents giving permission to the archive to destroy , exchange , sell or dispose in any way those objects which , according to the best judgement of the archivist , are not manuscripts ( which can include typescripts or printouts ) or are not immediately useful for understanding the manuscripts .

Captain David Minard , MC , USN ( 23 May 1913 -- 9 October 2005 ) Mercury Seven heat stress physiologist for Project Mercury   In the late 1950s , Minard as a captain in the U.S. Navy and head of the physiology department at the Naval Medical Research Institute , helped to develop the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index utilized to measure heat stress in the military and other industrial settings . Minard , with Constantin Yaglou , created the wet bulb globe temperature index in 1957 for U.S. Marines training at Parris Island , South Carolina . It is still commonly used as a heat-stress index in the military , steel mills , marathon races and industrial environments . In 1960 , Minard used the heat stress index to evaluate the Mercury Seven astronauts for Project Mercury astronauts at the Naval Medical Research Institute in Bethesda , Maryland .

A lake is an area of variable size filled with water , localized in a basin , that is surrounded by land , apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake . Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean , and therefore are distinct from lagoons , and are also larger and deeper than ponds , though there are no official or scientific definitions . Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams , which are usually flowing . Most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams .   Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas , rift zones , and areas with ongoing glaciation . Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers . In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age . All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales , as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them .   Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use , for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply , or for aesthetic or recreational purposes or even for other activities .