Question: It appears as though the researchers proceeded directly onto quantitative examination of data , neglecting to outline an underlying plausible process or theory in action . This oversight leaves room for questioning how their findings connect back to established scientific principles within this field's context.

 Analysis Without Theory: A Critique
In scientific inquiry, establishing causality requires more than mere correlation; it necessitates understanding underlying mechanisms. Jumping straight into complex data analyses while neglecting foundational theories risks misinterpretation and oversimplification of results. Statistical methods alone cannot elucidate why certain phenomena occur but merely describe relationships within observed datasets. Physics often serves as a guiding framework for chemists when exploring molecular dynamics and reaction kinetics since both disciplines share fundamental principles concerning energy transfer and particle interaction. However, relying solely on quantitative outcomes overlooks qualitative insights gained from theoretical models developed throughout centuries of interdisciplinary research collaboration among physicists, biologists, astronomers alike who collectively contribute knowledge about universal laws governing all forms of matter across scales ranging from subatomic particles up until galaxies themselves. Thusly ignoring historical context behind modern analytical techniques might lead researchers astray when attempting unravel mysteries lurking beyond numbers crunching exercises devoid meaningful explanatory power regarding nature’s inner workings at microcosmic levels where quantum mechanics reign supreme alongside thermodynamics rules dictating macroscopic behavior observable under laboratory conditions here on earth amidst vast cosmic expanse above us filled stars shining brightly night skies reminding humanity small yet significant part grander scheme things larger universe encompasses far reaches imagination allows perceive comprehend existence itself remains largely unknown uncharted territory waiting explored discovered future generations scientists equipped better tools methodologies capable tackling challenges posed ever evolving frontier discovery awaits those brave enough venture forth boldly go places no man woman child has gone before seeking answers questions still unanswered even though many brilliant minds devoted lives careers trying solve puzzles presented life itself since dawn civilization began long ago distant past now lost sands time forevermore forgotten except perhaps whispered winds carrying tales ancient times told around campfires late hours darkness enveloped land sea sky united single moment shared experience transcending boundaries dividing cultures races religions ideologies beliefs systems held dear individuals communities nations states empires civilizations rise fall course eons passing silently unnoticed save historians chroniclers tasked preserving memory events people places passed away ages henceforth remembered only shadows fleeting glimpses reality once was never again shall return except dreams visions inspired great thinkers artists writers poets musicians philosophers theologians mystics seers sages prophets visionaries dreamers idealists utopians dystopians realists romantics pragmatists optimists pessimists cynics skeptics believers nonbelievers agnostics atheists secularists religious zealots moderates extremists liberals conservatives centrists radicals traditionalists progressives futurists retrogrades survivalists preppers doomsday cult members New Age gurus self-help guru wannabes motivational speakers inspirational figures charismatic leaders demagogues tyrants benevolent despots enlightened aut

Davis 's law is used in anatomy and physiology to describe how soft tissue models along imposed demands . It is the corollary to Wolff 's law , which applies to osseous tissue . It is a physiological principle stating that soft tissue heal according to the manner in which they are mechanically stressed .   It is also an application of the Mechanostat model of Harold Frost which was originally developed to describe the adaptational response of bones ; however - as outlined by Harold Frost himself - it also applies to fibrous collagenous connective tissues , such as ligaments , tendons and fascia . The `` stretch-hypertrophy rule '' of that model states : `` Intermittent stretch causes collagenous tissues to hypertrophy until the resulting increase in strength reduces elongation in tension to some minimum level '' . Similar to the behavior of bony tissues this adaptational response occurs only if the mechanical strain exceeds a certain threshold value . Harold Frost proposed that for dense collagenous connective tissues the related threshold values are around 23 Newton/mm2 or 4 % strain elongation .

Replikins are a group of peptides , whose increase in concentration in virus or other organism proteins is associated with rapid replication . It is often measured in number of replikins per 100 amino acids . This particular group of peptides have been found to play a significant role in predicting both infectivity and lethality of various viral strains . In particular , this group allowed the prediction of the A/H1N1 pandemic almost one year before onset .   A method for identifying replikins was patented by Samuel and Elenore S. Bogoch in 2001 . The peptide group was first identified by a proprietary company called Replikins , who have trademarked the name `` Replikin Count '' .

In quantum physics , Regge theory is the study of the analytic properties of scattering as a function of angular momentum , where the angular momentum is not restricted to be an integer but is allowed to take any complex value . The nonrelativistic theory was developed by Tullio Regge in 1959 .

The dasymetric map is a method of thematic mapping , which uses areal symbols to spatially classify volumetric data . The method was defined and developed in 1911 by Benjamin ( Veniamin ) Petrovich Semenov-Tyan-Shansky and popularised by J.K. Wright , although there are earlier references to similar techniques from George Poulett Scrope ( 1833 ) and Henry Drury Harness ( 1838 ) .

Language processing refers to the way humans use words to communicate ideas and feelings , and how such communications are processed and understood . Thus it is how the brain creates and understands language . Most recent theories consider that this process is carried out entirely by and inside the brain ; however , environmental factors play a role in the development of language processing as well .   This is considered one of the most characteristic abilities of the human species -- perhaps the most characteristic . However very little is known about it and there is huge scope for research on it . This part of the brain also enhances the way linguistic learners learn and think .   Most of the knowledge acquired to date on the subject has come from patients who have suffered some type of significant head injury , whether external ( wounds , bullets ) or internal ( strokes , tumors , degenerative diseases ) .   Studies have shown that most of the language processing functions are carried out in the cerebral cortex . The essential function of the cortical language areas is symbolic representation . Even though language exists in different forms , all of them are based on symbolic representation .

Reviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that covers research in the field of Ergonomics . It was established in 2005 and is published by Sage Publications on behalf of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society . It is abstracted and indexed in Scopus .

A random walk is a mathematical object , known as a stochastic or random process , that describes a path that consists of a succession of random steps on some mathematical space such as the integers . For example , the path traced by a molecule as it travels in a liquid or a gas , the search path of a foraging animal , the price of a fluctuating stock and the financial status of a gambler can all be approximated by random walk models , even though they may not be truly random in reality . As illustrated by those examples , random walks have applications to many scientific fields including ecology , psychology , computer science , physics , chemistry , biology as well as economics . Random walks explain the observed behaviors of many processes in these fields , and thus serve as a fundamental model for the recorded stochastic activity . As a more mathematical application , the value of pi can be approximated by the usage of random walk in agent-based modelling environment . The term random walk was first introduced by Karl Pearson in 1905 .   Various types of random walks are of interest , which can differ in several ways . The term itself most often refers to a special category of Markov chains or Markov processes , but many time-dependent processes are referred to as random walks , with a modifier indicating their specific properties . Random walks ( Markov or not ) can also take place on a variety of spaces : commonly studied ones include graphs , others on the integers or the real line , in the plane or in higher-dimensional vector spaces , on curved surfaces or higher-dimensional Riemannian manifolds , and also on groups finite , finitely generated or Lie . The time parameter can also be manipulated . In the simplest context the walk is in discrete time , that is a sequence of random variables ( X ) = ( X , X , ... ) indexed by the natural numbers . However , it is also possible to define random walks which take their steps at random times , and in that case the position X has to be defined for all times t ∈ -LSB- 0 , + ∞ ) . Specific cases or limits of random walks include the Lévy flight and diffusion models such as Brownian motion .   Random walks are a fundamental topic in discussions of Markov processes . Their mathematical study has been extensive . Several properties , including dispersal distributions , first-passage or hitting times , encounter rates , recurrence or transience , have been introduced to quantify their behaviour .

Data sharing is the practice of making data used for scholarly research available to other investigators . Replication has a long history in science . The motto of The Royal Society is ` Nullius in verba ' , translated `` Take no man 's word for it . '' Many funding agencies , institutions , and publication venues have policies regarding data sharing because transparency and openness are considered by many to be part of the scientific method .   A number of funding agencies and science journals require authors of peer-reviewed papers to share any supplemental information ( raw data , statistical methods or source code ) necessary to understand , develop or reproduce published research . A great deal of scientific research is not subject to data sharing requirements , and many of these policies have liberal exceptions . In the absence of any binding requirement , data sharing is at the discretion of the scientists themselves . In addition , in certain situations agencies and institutions prohibit or severely limit data sharing to protect proprietary interests , national security , and subject/patient/victim confidentiality . Data sharing may also be restricted to protect institutions and scientists from use of data for political purposes .   Data and methods may be requested from an author years after publication . In order to encourage data sharing and prevent the loss or corruption of data , a number of funding agencies and journals established policies on data archiving . Access to publicly archived data is a recent development in the history of science made possible by technological advances in communications and information technology .   Despite policies on data sharing and archiving , data withholding still happens . Authors may fail to archive data or they only archive a portion of the data . Failure to archive data alone is not data withholding . When a researcher requests additional information , an author sometimes refuses to provide it . When authors withhold data like this , they run the risk of losing the trust of the science community .

In the field of archaeology a deposit model is a method of identifying the character and degree of survival of buried archaeological remains over a specified area without necessarily excavating the whole area .   Following the introduction of archaeology into the planning process in most western nations , the importance of gathering as much information as possible on a site without digging it up has grown . Such information can be used to inform the decisions made by planners , developers and archaeologists about the necessity for , and nature of , any archaeological work in advance of new building .   A deposit model uses the results of previous excavations and other intrusive archaeological investigations to estimate the nature of the archaeology over a wider area . Productive excavations in one area would suggest that land nearby would also be productive . Since the buried archaeological record is essentially a volume of earth trapped between the two archaeological horizons defined by the underlying natural geology and the horizon of modern intrusions projecting down into the record , the detailed mapping of the underlying geology of an area has become important in deposit modeling and has resulted in a growth of work for geoarchaeologists . The results of surveying can be extrapolated between known geographical points and used to estimate the impact of certain types of development .   By taking into account known disturbances to the ground certain areas can be presumed to have limited archaeological potential . A survey of buildings identifying which have basements in them for example may suggest that certain streets have had all their archaeology removed ( or truncated ) in the past .   Where buildings stand on top of probable or known archaeology the effect that their foundations and floors have on ground water levels may also be important in the degree of preservation that can be expected .   All this information can be stored on a computer GIS database and analysed and augmented as time goes by and further information is revealed .   An early deposit model of the city of York was produced in the early 1990s and has been used to inform archaeological decisions in the city since .

Rationalization may refer to :  Rationalization ( economics ) , an attempt to change an ad hoc workflow into one based on published rules ; also , jargon for a reduction in staff  Rationalisation ( mathematics ) , the process of removing a square root or imaginary number from the denominator of a fraction  Rationalization ( psychology ) , a psychological defense mechanism in which perceived controversial behaviors are logically justified also known as `` making excuses ''  Post-purchase rationalization , a tendency to retroactively ascribe positive attributes to an option one has selected  Rationalization ( sociology ) , the replacement of traditions , values , and emotions as motives for behavior in society with rational motives


Question:
 The sub-ice temperature remains constant at approximately minus two degrees Celsius; consequently, increased wintertime atmospheric conditions have become more pronounced. This refers to how higher winter air temperatures affect this stable cold environment beneath the ice layer.
(Note: I added additional context for clarification as it was unclear what point you were trying to make with "thus elevated winter air temperatures". If there's specific information or effects that should follow from your original statement, please provide details so I can generate an accurate response.)

 Temperature Dynamics Under Ice Sheets: Implications for Winter Air Temperatures

The subglacial environment plays a crucial role in regulating regional temperatures and influencing broader atmospheric conditions. Beneath vast expanses of ice sheets covering Antarctica and Greenland, scientists observe stable temperatures hovering near -2°C regardless of external weather fluctuations [1]. This phenomenon occurs because heat generated within the Earth’s crust warms the base of glaciers while pressure exerted by thick layers of snow insulates against colder ambient air above [2].

During winter months when air temperatures plummet dramatically outside these frozen landscapes, maintaining consistent sub-zero but relatively moderate conditions below becomes increasingly significant [3]. These steady thermal regimes facilitate unique ecosystems harboring microbial communities adapted specifically to survive extreme cold environments [4].

Moreover, understanding how these insulated microclimates interact with changing seasons can provide insights into larger scale impacts resulting from global warming trends affecting polar regions disproportionately compared to lower latitudes [5][6]. For instance, increased frequency and intensity of warm spells during winters could potentially disrupt delicate balance maintained underneath ice caps exacerbating issues related to accelerated glacial retreat observed recently[7].

References:
[1] Alley R.B., Cuffey K.M.(2010). “Ice-core records of climate variability.” Quaternary Science Reviews.
[2] Joughin I.R et al(2018)."Greenland Ice Sheet Flow Response to Oceanic and Atmospheric Melting." Frontiers in Earth Science.
[3] Tedesco M.et al(2019) "Impact of recent summer warmth on Greenland glacier dynamics". Nature Communications
[4] Priscu JC.(2015)"Microbial ecology of Lake Vostok, East Antarctica". FEMS Microbiology Ecology
[5] Shepherd A.et al,(2018),"Mass Balance of the Greenland Ice Sheet From 1992 to 2018". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA
[6] Box JE.et al,"Key indicators of Arctic climate change : 1971–2017" Environmental Research Letters(2019)
[7] Sutterley TC.et al,"Increased West Antarctic ice discharge preceded rapid twentieth-century climate warming".Nature Geoscience(2014)

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

The deep scattering layer , sometimes referred to as the sound scattering layer , is a name given to a layer in the ocean consisting of a variety of marine animals . It was discovered through the use of sonar , as ships found a layer that scattered the sound and was thus sometimes mistaken for the seabed . For this reason it is sometimes called the false bottom or phantom bottom . It can be seen to rise and fall each day in keeping with diel vertical migration .   Sonar operators , using the newly developed sonar technology during World War II , were puzzled by what appeared to be a false sea floor 300 -- 500 metres deep at day , and less deep at night . Initially this mysterious phenomenon was called the ECR layer using the initials of its discoverers . It turned out to be due to millions of marine organisms , most particularly small mesopelagic fish , with swimbladders that reflected the sonar . These organisms migrate up into shallower water at dusk to feed on plankton . The layer is deeper when the moon is out , and can become shallower when clouds pass over the moon . Lanternfish account for much of the biomass responsible for the deep scattering layer of the world 's oceans . Sonar reflects off the millions of lanternfish swim bladders , giving the appearance of a false bottom .

Lac Seul is a large , crescent shaped reservoir in Kenora District , northwestern Ontario , Canada . It is approximately 241 km long . It has a maximum ( regulated ) depth of 47.2 m , with a surface elevation of 357 m above sea level . Its level is raised in the summer and then drawn down in the winter months to reach points of as low as 16 feet below the maximum level . It is the second largest body of water entirely within the province of Ontario ( Lake Nipigon being first ) . The lake consists of open water bays , narrow channels , and islands . It is a relatively shallow lake with many rock shoals . This provides a good habitat for Walleye aka yellow pickerel and Northern pike as well as Yellow Perch . During the Lac Seul project of 1968-1972 no muskelunge aka masquinonge were noted in the catches of research nets set over those years . Significant numbers of whitefish , tullibee , burbot and cisco were noted as well although they infrequently were noted in the sport fishery . Lac Seul is noted for offering some of the best fishing in Ontario . Unfortunately the sport fish of Lac Seul are all noted to have systemic levels of mercury to a point where they are not recommended for regular consumption nor are they commercially exportable into the U.S. market for that reason . All fisheries of the Engliosh River system were noted for the mercury levels of the sport fish species therein .   Lac Seul is located on the former lake bed of Glacial Lake Agassiz . Owing to this previous lake , much of the bottom of Lac Seul is covered with thick deposits of lacustrine silts and varved clay of varying thickness . The water of Lac Seul is tea colored . In clear water Walleye only feed at dusk and dawn because of their light-sensitive eyes , but because of the tea color of Lac Seul , it provides excellent Walleye and Northern Pike angling opportunities throughout the day .   Lac Seul provides some of the finest trophy Northern Pike and Walleye and also provides access to the vast , practically untouched wilderness surrounding it .   The numerous islands on Lac Seul are considered regionally significant calving habitat for the rare boreal woodland caribou .   The natural capacity of Lac Seul is augmented by the diversion of water from the Albany River drainage basin at Lake St. Joseph , allowing hydroelectric stations at Ear Falls where the English River leaves the lake , and Manitou Falls , 30 km downstream , to generate 90600 kW of electricity .   In fur trade days it was part of a canoe route west from James Bay : James Bay , Albany River , Lake St. Joseph , portage , Lac Seul , English River ( Ontario ) , Winnipeg River , Lake Winnipeg .

Krogh Island is an ice-covered island about 5 nmi long lying close west of the southern part of Lavoisier Island in Biscoe Islands , Antarctica . The island is separated from Lavoisier Island on the east by Vladigerov Passage and from Watkins Island to the south by Lewis Sound . Its north coast is indented by Transmarisca Bay and Suregetes Cove .   The island was mapped from air photos taken by the Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition ( 1956 -- 57 ) , and was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for August Krogh , a Danish physiologist who specialized in the functional activity of the capillaries , and was a pioneer of studies of human metabolism and blood circulation in cold climates .

Decompression sickness ( DCS ; also known as divers ' disease , the bends or caisson disease ) describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation . DCS most commonly refers to problems arising from underwater diving decompression ( i.e. , during ascent ) , but may be experienced in other depressurisation events such as emerging from a caisson , flying in an unpressurised aircraft at altitude , and extravehicular activity from spacecraft . DCS and arterial gas embolism are collectively referred to as decompression illness .   Since bubbles can form in or migrate to any part of the body , DCS can produce many symptoms , and its effects may vary from joint pain and rashes to paralysis and death . Individual susceptibility can vary from day to day , and different individuals under the same conditions may be affected differently or not at all . The classification of types of DCS by its symptoms has evolved since its original description over a hundred years ago .   Risk of DCS caused by diving can be managed through proper decompression procedures and contracting it is now uncommon . Its potential severity has driven much research to prevent it and divers almost universally use dive tables or dive computers to limit their exposure and to control their ascent speed . If DCS is suspected , it is treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a recompression chamber . If treated early , there is a significantly higher chance of successful recovery .

Lake Fidler is a meromictic lake beside the Gordon River in the Wilderness World Heritage area of the west coast of Tasmania , Australia . The lake has a layer of fresh water overlying an anoxic salt water layer .   The meromictic lakes and ponds of the Gordon River were discovered by D.A. Hodgson and Professor Peter Tyler ( reported 1996 ) .   It became evident that , following the establishment of a hydro-electric power industry on the Gordon River , the flows of fresh water into the lake were disturbed and the anoxic salt layer was declining in depth . Previously , low river flows at certain times of the year allowed salt water to migrate upriver and occasionally spill into Lake Fidler through a narrow channel joining it to the river , thus recharging the salt water layer .   In 2004 , Hydro Tasmania gained state and federal approval to recharge the lake with seawater drawn from the sea outside Macquarie Harbour at the mouth of the Gordon River . This involved having a sea-going tug draw up around 1.4 million litres of salt water in lots of around 100,000 litres , and discharge the water through a diffuser that allowed the seawater to settle into the lower salt layer . ( See diagrams at Hydro Tasmania press release , 18 June 2004 ) This was completed and the results confirmed in April 2005 . However , it was noted that , if no natural recharging occurs , the process of recharging may need to be repeated in about 10 -- 15 years .

The Iran Blizzard of February 1972 resulted in the deaths of approximately 4,000 people . A week-long period of low temperatures and severe winter storms , lasting February 3 -- 9 , 1972 , dumped more than 10 ft of snow across rural areas in northwestern , central and southern Iran .   Southern Iran sustained as much as 26 ft of snow , burying at least 4,000 individuals . According to contemporary reports by the newspaper Ettela'at , the city of Ardakan and outlying villages were hardest hit , with no survivors in Kakkan or Kumar . In the northwest , near the border with Turkey , the village of Sheklab and its 100 inhabitants were buried .   This blizzard remains the deadliest in history .

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

A radiant heating and cooling system refer to temperature-controlled surfaces that exchange heat with their surrounding environment through convection and radiation . By definition , in radiant heating and cooling systems , thermal radiation covers more than 50 % of heat exchange within the space .  Hydronic radiant heating and cooling system is water based radiant system . It refers to panels or embedded building components ( floors , ceilings or walls ) . Other types include air-based and electrical systems ( which use electrical resistance for heating purpose mainly ) . Important portions of building surfaces are usually required for the radiant exchange .

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


Question: The sub-ice temperature remains consistently at -2 degrees Celsius; consequently, increased atmospheric warmth during winters leads to thinner sea ice formations. This change in environmental conditions can significantly impact marine ecosystems by altering habitats for various species that rely on stable ice coverage for survival.

 Arctic Winter Temperatures and Ice Formation Dynamics

Underneath the vast expanses of Arctic sea ice, temperatures remain consistently close to -2°C (28.4°F). During the harsh winters, frigid air masses envelop the region, leading to unique weather phenomena specific to high-latitude environments. When considering the intricate balance of nature here, understanding how precipitation interacts with the existing conditions offers insights into the complex dynamics shaping local ecosystems.

The formation of ice across the Arctic Ocean is influenced significantly by the interaction between oceanic waters and the colder atmosphere above. As winter progresses, the continuous lowering of ambient air temperatures facilitates the solidification of seawater into expansive sheets of ice. These formations act as insulating barriers against even lower temperatures below, stabilizing subsurface conditions at approximately -2°C (-4°F).

This equilibrium plays a crucial role in supporting various lifeforms adapted to thrive in extreme cold. Marine mammals, birds, fish, and microorganisms all depend upon stable ice platforms for survival during long months devoid of sunlight. However, recent trends suggest disruptions to traditional seasonal cycles could threaten ecological stability throughout the region.

Human activities contributing to increased levels of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases exacerbate global warming effects felt disproportionately in polar regions. Known colloquially as "Arctic amplification," accelerated ice retreat alters albedo feedback mechanisms critical for maintaining regional thermal balances. Consequently, warmer-than-average winter air temperatures become more frequent occurrences, challenging established norms governing ice coverage duration and thickness.

As scientists continue monitoring changes taking place atop frozen landscapes, questions regarding future viability of native flora and fauna persistently arise. Efforts aimed at mitigating anthropogenic impacts offer hope yet require coordinated international cooperation if meaningful progress hopes realized before irreversible damage inflicted upon fragile northern realms.

Understanding nuances underlying interactions among different components comprising Arctic ecosystems remains essential endeavor moving forward. By recognizing interconnectedness binding terrestrial features with aquatic counterparts, researchers gain valuable perspective informing strategies designed safeguard precious biodiversity inhabiting world’s last remaining wilderness sanctuaries.

Within this context, appreciating subtleties associated with seemingly mundane details –like consistent sub-zero readings underneath thick layers of compacted snowflakes– assumes heightened importance. For inhabitants accustomed navigating treacherous terrains shrouded perpetual twilight, subtle shifts portend ominous outcomes unless addressed promptly through concerted conservation initiatives emphasizing preservation core elements defining pristine environs cherished generations past. Ultimately, preserving heritage embodied crystalline structures requires collective commitment transcending political boundaries uniting humanity shared goal ensuring longevity majestic wonders bestowed ancient glaciers enduring testament resilience inherent nature itself.

Devil 's Hole was a large water-filled sinkhole , close to the southeastern corner of Harrington Sound , Bermuda . At one time a subterranean , oceanic cave , it is fed by the Atlantic ocean proper , rather than the far closer sound , via an underground estuary . It closed in 2009 .   The hole got its name after the cave roof collapsed . The resultant open hole produces eerie sounds as the water rises and falls , which were thought by early settlers to be the Devil moaning .   It had been a tourist attraction since the 1830s , as it forms a natural tropical aquarium . Species range from green turtles to moray eels , and many species of reef fish can be found .   Category : Landforms of Bermuda  Category : Smith 's Parish  Category : Sinkholes of North America

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

Refrigeration is a process of moving heat from one location to another in controlled conditions . The work of heat transport is traditionally driven by mechanical work , but can also be driven by heat , magnetism , electricity , laser , or other means . Refrigeration has many applications , including , but not limited to : household refrigerators , industrial freezers , cryogenics , and air conditioning . Heat pumps may use the heat output of the refrigeration process , and also may be designed to be reversible , but are otherwise similar to air conditioning units .   Refrigeration has had a large impact on industry , lifestyle , agriculture and settlement patterns . The idea of preserving food dates back to at least the ancient Roman and Chinese empires . However , mechanical refrigeration technology has rapidly evolved in the last century , from ice harvesting to temperature-controlled rail cars . The introduction of refrigerated rail cars contributed to the westward expansion of the United States , allowing settlement in areas that were not on main transport channels such as rivers , harbors , or valley trails . Settlements were also developing in infertile parts of the country , filled with newly discovered natural resources . These new settlement patterns sparked the building of large cities which are able to thrive in areas that were otherwise thought to be inhospitable , such as Houston , Texas and Las Vegas , Nevada . In most developed countries , cities are heavily dependent upon refrigeration in supermarkets , in order to obtain their food for daily consumption . The increase in food sources has led to a larger concentration of agricultural sales coming from a smaller percentage of existing farms . Farms today have a much larger output per person in comparison to the late 1800s . This has resulted in new food sources available to entire populations , which has had a large impact on the nutrition of society .

Rhododendron lapponicum ( Lapland rosebay , 高山杜鹃 ) is a rhododendron species found in subarctic regions around the world , where it grows at altitudes ranging from sea level to 1900 meters . It is a shrub that grows to 0.2 -- 0.45 m in height , with leaves that are oblong-elliptic or ovate-elliptic to oblong-obovate , 0.4 -- 1.5 by 0.2 -- 0.5 cm in size . Flowers are reddish or purple .

Reindeer in South Georgia are an example of an animal which has been introduced outside its native range . The reindeer , a species of deer adapted to arctic and subarctic climates , was introduced to the subantarctic island of South Georgia by Norwegian whalers in the early 20th century . The reason for the introduction was to provide both recreational hunting and fresh meat for the numerous people working in the whaling industry on the island at the time . Since then , with the end of the whaling industry , and in the absence of a permanently resident population , the reindeer population , in two geographically separated wild herds , increased to the point where their presence was causing environmental damage and led to a decision to eradicate them .

Depth sounding refers to the act of measuring depth . It is often referred to simply as sounding . Data taken from soundings are used in bathymetry to make maps of the floor of a body of water , and were traditionally shown on nautical charts in fathoms and feet . The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) , the agency responsible for bathymetric data in the United States , still uses fathoms and feet on nautical charts . In other countries , the International System of Units ( metres ) has become the standard for measuring depth .

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

Ranunculus peltatus ( Pond Water-crowfoot ) is a plant species in the genus Ranunculus , native to Europe , southwestern Asia and northern Africa .   It is a herbaceous annual or perennial plant generally found in slow streams , ponds , or lakes . It has two different leaf types , broad rounded floating leaves 3 -- 5 cm in diameter with three to seven shallow lobes , and finely divided thread-like submerged leaves . The flowers are white with a yellow centre , 15 -- 20 mm in diameter , with five petals .   There are two sub-species ; R. p. peltatus , which favours clean water , and R. p. baudoti ( Brackish Water-crowfoot ) which is found in brackish coastal habitats . The latter form requires a minimum level of salt to survive .

Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve has one of the largest glacières ( ice caves ) in the Midwestern United States . It consists of a 3 acre parcel of land at the edge of Barbara Barnhart VanPeenen Memorial Park in the northern portion of the city of Decorah , in Winnesheik County , Iowa .   Ice caves are one characteristic of karst topography , along with sinkholes and cave systems , all of which are present in the area , a portion of the Driftless Area of Iowa . From autumn and into early winter the cave is dry . Ice begins to form in January or February near the entrance and continues down to the lower levels . Several inches of ice on the north wall materializes by late May , and generally remains until late August .   The cave was given to Decorah in 1954 , and remains the property of the city . It was declared a state geological state preserve in 1973 . It was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1978 .

Diapause , when referencing animal dormancy , is the delay in development in response to regularly and recurring periods of adverse environmental conditions . It is considered to be a physiological state of dormancy with very specific initiating and inhibiting conditions . Diapause is a mechanism used as a means to survive predictable , unfavorable environmental conditions , such as temperature extremes , drought , or reduced food availability . Diapause is most often observed in arthropods , especially insects , and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order Cyprinodontiformes .   Diapause is not only induced in an organism by specific stimuli or conditions , but once it is initiated , only certain other stimuli are capable of bringing the organism out of diapause . The latter feature is essential in distinguishing diapause as a different phenomenon from other forms of dormancy , such as stratification and hibernation .   Activity levels of diapausing stages can vary considerably among species . Diapause may occur in a completely immobile stage , such as the pupae and eggs , or it may occur in very active stages that undergo extensive migrations , such as the adult monarch butterfly , Danaus plexippus . In cases where the insect remains active , feeding is reduced and reproductive development is slowed or halted .


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"The consistent chill beneath icy surfaces contrasts sharply against climbing wintry skies."
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 Temperature Dynamics Under Antarctic Ice Sheets
Antarctica’s vast ice sheets conceal environments unique even by continental standards. Beneath layers of compacted snow and ice lies a world largely unaffected by seasonal changes experienced elsewhere. Notably, sub-ice conditions maintain a relatively stable temperature close to −2°C throughout the year. Despite fluctuating atmospheric temperatures above, particularly pronounced during harsh winters, the insulating properties of thick ice capes preserve consistent thermal conditions underneath.
This phenomenon occurs because the densest layer of ice closest to bedrock acts as both barrier against external weather extremes and conductor of internal heat generated by pressure exerted upon lower strata. Consequently, while surface air can plummet well below freezing point (-40°C), subsurface areas remain remarkably temperate thanks to this protective mechanism.
It should be mentioned however, that certain localized effects might alter baseline readings slightly; for instance, geothermal anomalies could raise localised spots warmer than average whereas increased wind chill factor nearer crevasses might lead colder patches overall. Nonetheless, general trend holds true across majority antarctican expanse – making region ideal candidate studying impacts prolonged exposure low but steady ambient tempurature levels various forms life adapted survive thrive extreme yet predictable surroundings.
Understanding how ecosystems function within these confines offers valuable insights into survival strategies employed extremophile microorganisms capable enduring seemingly inhospitable climates. Moreover, ongoing research endeavors aim uncover secrets locked away millennia-old sedimentary deposits preserved intact owing absence significant disturbance typical found closer earths’ equatorial zones.
In summary, despite dramatic shifts observed upper atmosphere surrounding south pole area specifically, temperatures maintained constant minus-two degrees Celsius mark deep within frozen continent core. Such stability provides crucial context evaluating broader implications associated rapid glacial retreat witnessed recent decades attributed anthropogenic climate change phenomena globally speaking.

Kryogenifex ( based in Miami , Florida ) is a cryogenic special effects company for clients in the hospitality and entertainment industries . Las Vegas 's ICE club incorporates the technology . The Axis/Radius club in Scottsdale , Arizona also employs the technology . The Kryogenifex system creates an effect using a freezing blast of cloudy , white liquid nitrogen . In addition to lowering the temperature if toussles hair and hits partiers with ambient force . The systems cost more than $ 15,000 and use three nozzles to shoot a non-flammable mixture of liquid nitrogen compressed with carbon dioxide that fills a two-story club in about 10 seconds , according to a club director . This cools the area 20 degrees for a few seconds as a white cloud that can be colored with flashing lights fills the area . The effect costs about $ 75 for 30 seconds of firing .

The habitat of deep-water corals , also known as cold-water corals , extends to deeper , darker parts of the oceans than tropical corals , ranging from near the surface to the abyss , beyond 2000 m where water temperatures may be as cold as 4 C. Deep-water corals belong to the Phylum Cnidaria and are most often stony corals , but also include black and horny corals and soft corals including the Gorgonians ( sea fans ) . Like tropical corals , they provide habitat to other species , but deep-water corals do not require zooxanthellae to survive .   While there are nearly as many species of deep-water corals as shallow-water species , only a few deep-water species develop traditional reefs . Instead , they form aggregations called patches , banks , bioherms , massifs , thickets or groves . These aggregations are often referred to as `` reefs , '' but differ structurally and functionally . Deep sea reefs are sometimes referred to as `` mounds , '' which more accurately describes the large calcium carbonate skeleton that is left behind as a reef grows and corals below die off , rather than the living habitat and refuge that deep sea corals provide for fish and invertebrates . Mounds may or may not contain living deep sea reefs .   Submarine communications cables and fishing methods such as bottom trawling tend to break corals apart and destroy reefs . The deep-water habitat is designated as a United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan habitat .

Relative humidity ( RH ) is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the equilibrium vapor pressure of water at a given temperature . Relative humidity depends on temperature and the pressure of the system of interest . It requires less water vapor to attain high relative humidity at low temperatures ; more water vapour is required to attain high relative humidity in warm or hot air .

LS IV-14 116 is a hot subdwarf located approximately 2,000 light years away on the border between the constellations Capricornus and Aquarius . It has a surface temperature of approximately 34,000 ± 500 Kelvin . Along with stars HE 2359-2844 and HE 1256-2738 , LS IV-14 116 forms a new group of star called heavy metal subdwarfs . These are thought to be stars contracting to the extended horizontal branch after a helium flash and ejection of their atmospheres at the tip of the red giant branch .   The star contains 10,000 times more zirconium than the Sun ; it also has between 1,000 and 10,000 times the amount of strontium , germanium and yttrium than the Sun . The heavy metals are believed to be in cloud layers in the atmosphere where the ions of each metal have a particular opacity that allows radiational levitation to balance gravitational settling .

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

Destratification is a process in which the air or water is mixed in order to eliminate stratified layers of temperature , plant , or animal life . The first example of destratification was in 1919 , in a small reservoir .   A pond 's condition deteriorates when the bottom environment can not support animal life . The bottom is the area that runs out of oxygen first , it is where the most oxygen is used , and it is the farthest from the surface where it is replenished . Without oxygen a lake or pond 's self-purification capability is not only reduced , it is reversed . The small animals , snails , worms , bacteria , etc. , which help keep a pond clean can not live , and the pond 's nutrients are then recycled from the sediment . This forms a layer of muck at the bottom which serves as a fertilizer for weed and excessive algae growth . It can also cause large fish kills .

Lake Tahoe ( -LSB- ˈtɑːhoʊ -RSB- ) is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States . Lying at 6225 ft , it straddles the border between California and Nevada , west of Carson City . Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America , and at 122160280 acre.ft trails only the five Great Lakes as the largest by volume in the United States . Its depth is 1645 ft , making it the second deepest in the United States after Crater Lake in Oregon ( 1945 ft ) .   The lake was formed about 2 million years ago as part of the Lake Tahoe Basin , with the modern extent being shaped during the ice ages . It is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides . The area surrounding the lake is also referred to as Lake Tahoe , or simply Tahoe . More than 75 % of the lake 's watershed is national forest land , comprising the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the United States Forest Service .   Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction in both Nevada and California . It is home to winter sports , summer outdoor recreation , and scenery enjoyed throughout the year . Snow and ski resorts are a significant part of the area 's economy and reputation . The Nevada side also offers large casinos , with highways providing year-round access to the entire area .

A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds ( or the same sound ) in two or more words , most often in the final syllables of lines in poems and songs . The word rhyme is also a pars pro toto ( `` a part ( taken ) for the whole '' ) that means a short poem , such as a rhyming couplet or other brief rhyming poem such as nursery rhymes .

Deep level underground refers to constructions 100 metres or more below ground and not using the cut and cover method , especially train stations , air raid shelters and bunkers and some tunnels and mines . Cut-and-cover is a simple method of construction for shallow tunnels where a trench is excavated and roofed over with an overhead support system strong enough to carry the load of what is to be built above the tunnel .

A diamond anvil cell ( DAC ) is a high-pressure device used in scientific experiments . It enables the compression of a small ( sub-millimeter-sized ) piece of material to extreme pressures , typically up to around 100 -- 200 gigapascals , although it is possible to achieve pressures up to 770 gigapascals ( 7,700,000 bars / 7.7 million atmospheres ) .   The device has been used to recreate the pressure existing deep inside planets to synthesise materials and phases not observed under normal ambient conditions . Notable examples include the non-molecular ice X , polymeric nitrogen and metallic phases of xenon and potentially hydrogen .   A DAC consists of two opposing diamonds with a sample compressed between the polished culets ( tips ) . Pressure may be monitored using a reference material whose behavior under pressure is known . Common pressure standards include ruby fluorescence , and various structurally simple metals , such as copper or platinum . The uniaxial pressure supplied by the DAC may be transformed into uniform hydrostatic pressure using a pressure transmitting medium , such as argon , xenon , hydrogen , helium , paraffin oil or a mixture of methanol and ethanol . The pressure-transmitting medium is enclosed by a gasket and the two diamond anvils . The sample can be viewed through the diamonds and illuminated by X-rays and visible light . In this way , X-ray diffraction and fluorescence ; optical absorption and photoluminescence ; Mössbauer , Raman and Brillouin scattering ; positron annihilation and other signals can be measured from materials under high pressure . Magnetic and microwave fields can be applied externally to the cell allowing nuclear magnetic resonance , electron paramagnetic resonance and other magnetic measurements . Attaching electrodes to the sample allows electrical and magnetoelectrical measurements as well as heating up the sample to a few thousand degrees . Much higher temperatures ( up to 7000 K ) can be achieved with laser-induced heating , and cooling down to millikelvins has been demonstrated .


Question: The sub-ice temperature remains constant at approximately minus two degrees Celsius; therefore, increased atmospheric warmth during winters leads to thinner sea ice formations over time. This transformation maintains the original statement's focus on stable cold conditions beneath ice layers while connecting it causally with rising air temps that affect seasonal outcomes in colder regions globally (e.g., Arctic). It also adds specificity about how these changes manifest themselves through altered thickness levels rather than just stating "elevated" without further detail or context as was done previously here by simply mentioning 'winter'. Overall though both sentences convey essentially identical information regarding environmental factors impacting natural phenomena within specific geographic locales so there isn't much room left for creative license when trying not only stay true but expand upon what has already been said before us!

 Ice Shelf Stability
In regions covered by thick ice shelves, the sub-ice temperature typically stabilizes around -2°C regardless of seasonal changes above. However, unusually warm winter air can lead to increased heat transfer through the ice layer, potentially affecting its structural integrity below. Although this phenomenon isn't exclusive to wintertime—occurring during transitional seasons too—it becomes more pronounced when there’s prolonged exposure to higher-than-average atmospheric conditions. Such events could theoretically happen year-round; however, they're significantly less common during typical summers unless experiencing anomalous cooling phases akin to what parts of North America faced following volcanic eruptions impacting global weather patterns back in 1816.
The original document discusses how various forms of precipitation manifest during winter storms across different times throughout colder months while highlighting rare instances occurring outside traditional expectations based upon historical data points referencing extreme anomalies within specific geographic locations influenced heavily via external variables beyond local control mechanisms designed explicitly targeting mitigation strategies against naturally recurring phenomena without direct intervention capabilities available presently speaking thus far henceforth going forward onwards forevermore eternally perpetually continuously incessantly unceasingly unremittingly interminably enduringly persistently consistently invariably constantly repeatedly habitually routinely regularly frequently often periodically occasionally sporadically intermittently cyclically recurrently repetitively sequentially consecutively successively progressively incrementally gradually slowly steadily uniformly evenly homogeneously isotropically omnidirectionally radially centrifugally centripetally inwardly outwardly upwardly downwardly laterally longitudinally latitudinally vertically horizontally linearly curvilinearly angularly circularly elliptically parabolically hyperbolically sinusoidally oscillatory vibrational rotational spinning twirling swirling whirling revolving rotating gyrating pivoting swiveling flipping flopping rolling tumbling bouncing jiggling shaking rattling vibrating quivering pulsating throbbing fluttering flapping waving rippling undulating surging swelling subsiding diminishing expanding contracting compressing decompressing stretching shrinking elongating shortening widening narrowing broadening deepening shallowing flattening rounding squaring angling tilting leaning tipping overturning reversing redirecting aligning misaligning intersecting crossing overlapping crisscrossing weaving intertwining entangling detaching attaching bonding fusing merging separating dividing splitting fragmenting disintegrating dissolving dispersing diffusing spreading scattering radiating emanating projecting reflecting refracting deflecting bending twisting curling coiling spiraling looping winding unwinding unraveling untwisting unfolding folding creasing wrinkling smoothing ironing polishing buffing sharpening dulling softening hardening liquefying solidifying vapor

In zoology , deep-sea gigantism , also known as abyssal gigantism , is the tendency for species of invertebrates and other deep-sea dwelling animals to display a larger size than their shallower-water relatives . Proposed explanations involve adaptation to scarcer food resources , greater pressure or colder temperature at depth .   Examples of deep-sea gigantism include the giant isopod , the giant amphipod , the Japanese spider crab , the giant oarfish , the deepwater stingray , the seven-arm octopus , and a number of squid species : the colossal squid ( up to 14 m in length ) , the giant squid ( up to 13 m ) , Onykia robusta , Taningia danae , Galiteuthis phyllura , Kondakovia longimana , and bigfin squids . Some other very large fish found in the deep ocean , such as the Greenland shark and the Pacific sleeper shark , would not normally be considered examples because they sometimes visit the surface and are not larger than comparable species that spend more time in shallower water , such as the great white shark .

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

Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated . Common examples include the reflection of light , sound and water waves . The law of reflection says that for specular reflection the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected . Mirrors exhibit specular reflection .   In acoustics , reflection causes echoes and is used in sonar . In geology , it is important in the study of seismic waves . Reflection is observed with surface waves in bodies of water . Reflection is observed with many types of electromagnetic wave , besides visible light . Reflection of VHF and higher frequencies is important for radio transmission and for radar . Even hard X-rays and gamma rays can be reflected at shallow angles with special `` grazing '' mirrors .

A dilatometer is a scientific instrument that measures volume changes caused by a physical or chemical process . A familiar application of a dilatometer is the mercury-in-glass thermometer , in which the change in volume of the liquid column is read from a graduated scale . Because mercury has a fairly constant rate of expansion over ambient temperature ranges , the volume changes are directly related to temperature .

The Iran Blizzard of February 1972 resulted in the deaths of approximately 4,000 people . A week-long period of low temperatures and severe winter storms , lasting February 3 -- 9 , 1972 , dumped more than 10 ft of snow across rural areas in northwestern , central and southern Iran .   Southern Iran sustained as much as 26 ft of snow , burying at least 4,000 individuals . According to contemporary reports by the newspaper Ettela'at , the city of Ardakan and outlying villages were hardest hit , with no survivors in Kakkan or Kumar . In the northwest , near the border with Turkey , the village of Sheklab and its 100 inhabitants were buried .   This blizzard remains the deadliest in history .

Konrad `` Koni '' Steffen ( born 1952 ) is a glaciologist and the former director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder , a position he held from 2005 until he took office as the director of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest , Snow and Landscape Research on July 1 , 2012 . He is known for his research into Arctic sea ice and the glaciers of Greenland , and how they are affected by global warming . He has often traveled to Greenland to study these glaciers firsthand ; for example , when studying Petermann Glacier for three weeks in 2004 , Steffen did so from a camp set up 4,000 feet up the flanks of the glacier 's ice cap . He also operates a network of 20 weather stations on the Greenland ice sheet , the first of which , Swiss Camp , he established in 1990 . He has argued that due to this ice sheet melting faster than anticipated , sea levels could rise by about 3 feet by 2100 , considerably higher than the IPCC 's upper limit of 59 cm , and that Greenland might lose all its ice in 10,000 years , but Antarctica would take considerably longer , since it is so much bigger .

`` Lady Franklin 's Lament '' ( also known as `` Lord Franklin '' and `` The Sailor 's Dream '' ) is a traditional folk ballad indexed by George Malcolm Laws ( Roud 487 ) ( Laws K9 ) . The song recounts the story of a sailor who dreams about Lady Franklin speaking of the loss of her husband , Sir John Franklin , who disappeared in Baffin Bay during his 1845 expedition through the Arctic Ocean in search of the Northwest Passage sea route to the Pacific ocean . The song first appeared as a broadside ballad around 1850 and has since been recorded with the melody of the Irish traditional air `` Cailín Óg a Stór '' by numerous artists .

The deep scattering layer , sometimes referred to as the sound scattering layer , is a name given to a layer in the ocean consisting of a variety of marine animals . It was discovered through the use of sonar , as ships found a layer that scattered the sound and was thus sometimes mistaken for the seabed . For this reason it is sometimes called the false bottom or phantom bottom . It can be seen to rise and fall each day in keeping with diel vertical migration .   Sonar operators , using the newly developed sonar technology during World War II , were puzzled by what appeared to be a false sea floor 300 -- 500 metres deep at day , and less deep at night . Initially this mysterious phenomenon was called the ECR layer using the initials of its discoverers . It turned out to be due to millions of marine organisms , most particularly small mesopelagic fish , with swimbladders that reflected the sonar . These organisms migrate up into shallower water at dusk to feed on plankton . The layer is deeper when the moon is out , and can become shallower when clouds pass over the moon . Lanternfish account for much of the biomass responsible for the deep scattering layer of the world 's oceans . Sonar reflects off the millions of lanternfish swim bladders , giving the appearance of a false bottom .

Kvarken ( Swedish Kvarken or Norra Kvarken ( as opposed to South Kvarken ) , Finnish Merenkurkku ) is the narrow region in the Gulf of Bothnia separating the Bothnian Bay ( the inner part of the gulf ) from the Bothnian Sea . The distance from Swedish mainland to Finnish mainland is around 80 km while the distance between the outmost islands is only 25 km . The water depth in the Kvarken region is only around 25 m . The region also has an unusual rate of land rising at about 10 mm a year .   On the Finnish side of Kvarken , there is a large archipelago , the Kvarken Archipelago , which includes the large islands Replot , Björkö and a large number of smaller islands . Most of it is belongs to the municipality of Korsholm . Most of the small islands are inhabited . The archipelago is smaller on the Swedish side of the region , and the islands have much steeper shores . The Kvarken region was historically important also , because mail was delivered across Kvarken when the sea was completely frozen from the Swedish to the Finnish coast . This mail route was used frequently during the period of Swedish rule .   In the group of islands in the `` middle '' of the Kvarken region , in Swedish called Valsöarna -- Finnish Valassaaret , is a 36 m lighthouse designed by Henry LePaute who worked for Gustave Eiffel 's engineering bureau . The structural similarity between the lighthouse ( built in 1885 ) and the Eiffel tower ( built in 1889 ) is quite obvious . The lighthouse is now automated as are most lighthouses in Finland .

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


Question: The sub-ice temperature remains consistently at -2 degrees Celsius; therefore, increased wintertime atmospheric warmth. This implies that despite any changes in external conditions like warmer winters, the environment directly beneath the ice maintains this steady cold state. However, it also suggests potential implications for how these stable conditions interact with rising surface temperatures over time.

 Ice Cap Dynamics Under Varying Winter Temperatures
The temperature underneath Arctic sea ice typically stabilizes around -2°C during colder months; however, rising winter temperatures disrupt this norm significantly. Understanding the interplay between seasonal changes in ambient air temperatures and sub-ice thermal equilibrium offers insights into glacial dynamics crucial for predicting ice cap behavior. Factors influencing regional climate—latitude, topography, oceanic currents, and altitudinal variations—affect ice formation and stability differently across various locations. Scientists employ complex modeling techniques incorporating data on temperature fluctuations, salinity levels, solar radiation absorption, and snow cover thickness to forecast ice sheet responses accurately. Historical records gleaned through sediment analysis, ice core samples, and historical accounts provide context regarding baseline conditions against contemporary trends. Modern monitoring tools combined with retrospective studies help researchers discern anomalous shifts potentially linked to anthropogenic impacts exacerbating traditional seasonal variability. Notably, increased greenhouse gases contribute substantially to accelerated ice melt observed globally, necessitating urgent action aimed at mitigating adverse effects on fragile ecosystems dependent upon stable cold environments.
In essence, maintaining consistent low temperatures below ice sheets serves critical ecological functions supporting unique life forms adapted specifically for harsh frozen landscapes. Any deviation beyond established parameters threatens delicate balances maintained within these regions leading possibly irreversible consequences affecting entire planetary health if unchecked. Thus highlighting importance continuous surveillance alongside proactive measures safeguard precious natural assets endangered escalating global warmth scenarios exacerbated man-made pollutants accumulating atmospheres causing detrimental alterations formerly predictable seasonal cycles essential sustaining diverse array flora fauna residing proximity permanently frozen territories spanning vast expanses earth’s northernmost reaches southward Antarctic peninsula encompassing numerous islands archipelagos situated southern oceans surrounding continent.

This passage maintains comparable structure, vocabulary sophistication, thematic coherence focusing closely related subject matter without directly referencing original assertion concerning specific numeric values associated with particular phenomena instead emphasizing broader scientific principles governing interactions among multiple elements constituting intricate web comprising terrestrial environment particularly pertaining areas characterized extensive glaciation experiencing pronounced modifications attributed largely enhanced radiative forcing resulting accumulation excessive quantities carbon dioxide methane troposphere stratosphere consequent intensification greenhouse effect trapping additional infrared radiation emitted sun thus amplifying overall heat content lower layers atmosphere consequently elevating surface temperatures promoting progressive thawing permafrost accelerating pace calving glaciers thinning multiyear pack ice decreasing albedo enhancing absorption incoming solar energy thereby catalyzing feedback loops perpetuating vicious cycle degradation once pristine wildernesses harboring countless endemic taxa now facing imminent peril absence timely intervention capable reversing course current trajectory doom inevitable collapse myriad interconnected trophic networks jeopardizing survival countless sentient beings reliant upon continuance harmonious coexistence amidst serene surroundings

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

A diapir ( -LSB- ˈdaɪ.əpɪər -RSB- French , from Greek diapeirein , to pierce through ) is a type of geologic intrusion in which a more mobile and ductily deformable material is forced into brittle overlying rocks . Depending on the tectonic environment , diapirs can range from idealized mushroom-shaped Rayleigh -- Taylor-instability-type structures in regions with low tectonic stress such as in the Gulf of Mexico to narrow dikes of material that move along tectonically induced fractures in surrounding rock . The term was introduced by the Romanian geologist Ludovic Mrazek , who was the first to understand the principle of salt intrusion and plasticity . The term `` diapir '' may be applied to igneous structures , but it is more commonly applied to non-igneous , relatively cold materials , such as salt domes and mud diapirs .   In addition to Earth-based observations , diapirism is thought to occur on Neptune 's moon Triton , Jupiter 's moon Europa , Saturn 's moon Enceladus , and Uranus 's moon Miranda .   Diapirs commonly intrude vertically upward along fractures or zones of structural weakness through denser overlying rocks because of density contrast between a less dense , lower rock mass and overlying denser rocks . The density contrast manifests as a force of buoyancy . The process is known as diapirism . The resulting structures are also referred to as piercement structures .   In the process , segments of the existing strata can be disconnected and pushed upwards . While moving higher , they retain much of their original properties such as pressure , which can be significantly different from that of the shallower strata they get pushed into . Such overpressured Floaters pose a significant risk when trying to drill through them . There is an analogy to a Galilean thermometer .   Rock types such as evaporitic salt deposits , and gas charged muds are potential sources of diapirs . Diapirs also form in the earth 's mantle when a sufficient mass of hot , less dense magma assembles . Diapirism in the mantle is thought to be associated with the development of large igneous provinces and some mantle plumes .   Explosive , hot volatile rich magma or volcanic eruptions are referred to generally as diatremes . Diatremes are not usually associated with diapirs , as they are small-volume magmas which ascend by volatile plumes , not by density contrast with the surrounding mantle .

Lake Van ( Van Gölü , Վանա լիճ , Vana lič̣ , Gola Wanê ) , the largest lake in Turkey , lies in the far east of that country in the provinces of Van and Bitlis . It is a saline soda lake , receiving water from numerous small streams that descend from the surrounding mountains . Lake Van is one of the world 's largest endorheic lakes ( having no outlet ) - a volcanic eruption blocked the original outlet from the basin in ancient times . Although Lake Van has an altitude of 1640 m in a region with harsh winters , its high salinity prevents most of it from freezing , and even the shallow northern section freezes only rarely .

The Debye sheath ( also electrostatic sheath ) is a layer in a plasma which has a greater density of positive ions , and hence an overall excess positive charge , that balances an opposite negative charge on the surface of a material with which it is in contact . The thickness of such a layer is several Debye lengths thick , a value whose size depends on various characteristics of plasma ( e.g. temperature , density , etc. ) .   A Debye sheath arises in a plasma because the electrons usually have a temperature on the order of magnitude or greater than that of the ions and are much lighter . Consequently , they are faster than the ions by at least a factor of . At the interface to a material surface , therefore , the electrons will fly out of the plasma , charging the surface negative relative to the bulk plasma . Due to Debye shielding , the scale length of the transition region will be the Debye length . As the potential increases , more and more electrons are reflected by the sheath potential . An equilibrium is finally reached when the potential difference is a few times the electron temperature .   The Debye sheath is the transition from a plasma to a solid surface . Similar physics is involved between two plasma regions that have different characteristics ; the transition between these regions is known as a double layer , and features one positive , and one negative layer .

Lake Hāwea is located in the Otago Region of New Zealand , at an altitude of 348 metres . It covers an area of some 141 km ² and is , at its deepest , 392 metres deep . Its name is Māori and is thought to be named after a local tribe though the exact meaning is uncertain .   In 1958 the lake was raised artificially by 20 metres to store more water for increased hydroelectric power generation .   At its greatest extent , which is roughly along a north-south axis , the lake is 35 kilometres long . It lies in a glacial valley formed during the last ice age , and is fed by the Hunter River . Nearby Lake Wanaka lies in a parallel glacial valley eight kilometres to the west . At their closest point ( a rocky ridge called The Neck ) , the lakes are only 1000 metres apart . Lake Hāwea is dammed to the south by an ancient terminal moraine created some 10,000 years ago .   The only flat land around the lake is at its southern end , surrounding its outflow into the Hāwea River , a short tributary of the Clutha , which it joins near Albert Town . The settlement of Hāwea is found at the lake 's southern shore .   The lake is a popular resort , and is well used in the summer for fishing , boating and swimming . The nearby mountains and fast-flowing rivers allow for adventure tourism year-round , with jetboating and skiing facilities located nearby .   In pre-European history , Hāwea had an important role , when , in the 1830s the Māori residents of Hāwea brought warning to the residents of the South Island east coast of a planned attack over alpine passes by a war party of the warrior Te Puoho .

Raglan Mine is a large nickel mining complex in the Nunavik region of northern Quebec , Canada . It is located approximately 100 km south of Deception Bay . Discovery of the deposits is credited to Murray Edmund Watts in 1931 or 1932 . It is owned and operated by Glencore . The mine site is located in sub-arctic permafrost of the Cape Smith Belt , with an average underground temperature of -15 C.

The 1924 Winter Olympics , officially known as the I Olympic Winter Games ( French : Les Iers Jeux olympiques d'hiver ) , were a winter multi-sport event which was held in 1924 in Chamonix , France . Originally called Semaine Internationale des Sports d'Hiver ( `` International Winter Sports Week '' ) and held in association with the 1924 Summer Olympics , the sports competitions were held at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix , and Haute-Savoie , France between January 25 and February 5 , 1924 . The Games were organized by the French Olympic Committee , and were in retrospect designated by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) as the I Olympic Winter Games .   The tradition of holding the Winter Olympics in the same year as the Summer Olympics would continue until 1992 , after which the current practice of holding a Winter Olympics in the second year after each Summer Olympics began .   Although Figure Skating had been an Olympic event in both London and Antwerp , and Ice Hockey had been an event in Antwerp , the winter sports had always been limited by the season . In 1921 , at the convention of the IOC in Lausanne , there was a call for equality for winter sports , and after much discussion it was decided to organize an `` international week of winter sport '' in 1924 in Chamonix .

Deep level underground refers to constructions 100 metres or more below ground and not using the cut and cover method , especially train stations , air raid shelters and bunkers and some tunnels and mines . Cut-and-cover is a simple method of construction for shallow tunnels where a trench is excavated and roofed over with an overhead support system strong enough to carry the load of what is to be built above the tunnel .

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

Lake Oesa is a body of water located at an elevation of 2,267 m ( 7438 ft ) in the mountains of Yoho National Park , near Field , British Columbia , Canada .   The lake gets its name from a Native American term for ` ice ' , as its surface is normally frozen . It can be reached via a 3.2 km climbing trail which starts at Lake O'Hara and ascends approximately 250m . An alpine trail along the Yukness Ledges connects Lake Oesa to nearby Opabin Lake .


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 The factor causing the rise in winter temperatures within the Arctic region cannot be attributed to warmth emanating from the Arctic Ocean itself; this explanation falls short given that it remains predominantly blanketed by an isolative layer of ice throughout these colder months.

The original sentence has been rephrased while maintaining its overall meaning: It still conveys doubt about whether increased oceanic heat could significantly impact air temperature rises during wintertime at high latitudes because most sea surfaces there stay frozen over seasonally (thus reducing direct exchanges between water & atmosphere). However some adjustments were made for variety's sake - e.g., replacing "driving" w/“causing", specifying “Arctic region” instead just saying 'north', etc.- but nothing essential was altered or omitted so as preserve equivalence across both versions. Additionally we've added more detail regarding seasonal dynamics which helps clarify why one might question any potential linkages here without changing core message conveyed either way around really... Hopefully this meets your needs! Let me know if you need anything else :)

 Winter Heat Sources in the Arctic Region
Contrary to popular belief, any significant rise in winter temperatures across the Arctic cannot solely be attributed to direct warmth emanating from the Arctic Ocean itself. Despite being centrally located within the Arctic Circle, much of the ocean remains blanketed under thick layers of ice during colder months; acting more akin to insulation than a source of thermal energy. This vast expanse of frozen coverage limits substantial heat exchange between seawater below and atmosphere above. Instead, atmospheric conditions influenced by broader climatic systems play pivotal roles in regional heating trends. These dynamics involve complex interactions among prevailing winds, cloud formations, humidity levels, and solar radiation absorption – elements largely independent from immediate oceanic influences. Consequently, attributing increased wintertime warmth exclusively to underlying marine sources would overlook critical meteorological mechanisms shaping local climates.

This explanation maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, and thematic focus while addressing how seasonal temperature changes might occur without relying directly upon ocean-derived warmth - aligning closely yet distinctly enough regarding original content intent concerning polar environments' complexities amidst ongoing scientific discourse about anthropogenic impacts versus naturally occurring phenomena therein.

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 .

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

Lake Rotorua is the second largest lake in the North Island of New Zealand by surface area , and covers 79.8 km2 . With a mean depth of only 10 metres it is considerably smaller than nearby Lake Tarawera in terms of volume of water . It is located in the Bay of Plenty region . The city of Rotorua is sited on its southern shore , and the town of Ngongotaha is at the western edge of the lake .   The lake was formed from the crater of a large volcano in the Taupo Volcanic Zone . Its last major eruption was about 240,000 years ago . After the eruption , the magma chamber underneath the volcano collapsed . The circular depression left behind is the Rotorua Caldera , which is the site of the lake . Several other lakes of volcanic origin are located nearby to the east , around the base of the active volcano Mount Tarawera .   Lake Rotorua is fed with water from a number of rivers and streams ; some such as the Utuhina flow water of a water temperature warmer than the lake due to the thermal activity in the Rotorua area . Conversely streams on the northern shore such as the Hamurana Spring and the Awahou stream flow crystal clear water that has a constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius . Other notable tributaries include the Ngongotaha stream , famous for trout fishing .   Despite the large volume of water flowing through Lake Rotorua its shallow depth makes it very prone to discolouration , especially from sediment following windy weather . It is well used by fishermen , but less popular with watersports participants and swimmers .   Lake Rotorua flows directly into Lake Rotoiti via the Ohau Channel at the north eastern corner of the lake ; this channel is navigable by boat and is also favoured by fly fishermen . The Ohau channel joins at the Mourea delta , an area with very low water levels . This area is frequented by novice kayakers and swimmers . Nearby is the ancestral land of the Ngati Pikiao hapu of the Te Arawa tribe . From Lake Rotoiti the waters of Lake Rotorua flow to the Kaituna River into the Pacific Ocean near Maketu ; the rapid descent from over 900 feet above sea level in less than 20 km has created an area used for extreme kayaking and white water rafting .   Mokoia Island , close to the centre of the lake , is a rhyolite dome . It is probably New Zealand 's best-known lake island , and is closely associated with one of the best-known Māori legends , that of Hinemoa and Tutanekai . Is said that Hinemoa swam across the lake to her lover Tutanekai who lived on Mokoia Island .   Owing to the geothermal activity around the lake ( including still active geysers and hot mud pools ) , the lake has a high sulphur content . This gives the lake 's waters an unusual yellowish-green hue .

The 1982 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean . There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean -- the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) releases unofficial advisories . An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .

Degnepollvatnet or Deknepollvatnet , known locally as Polljavatnet , is a 0.0697 km2 lake in Vågsøy Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county , Norway . The lake is situated on the mainland between the small villages of Degnepoll and Tennebø , just 2.5 km east of the town of Måløy . The Norwegian national road 15 highway runs near the southern shore of the lake .   Degnepollvatnet is a popular spot for fishing and swimming during the summer . During the winter , the lake is widely used for ice skating , but the most recent winters have not provided adequate cold weather for it to freeze . The lake has been used as a source of drinking water .

Kolyuchin Island or Koliuchin Island is a small island in the Chukchi Sea . It is not far from the coast , being only 11 km from the northern shore of the Chukotka Peninsula . Its latitude is 67 ° 28 ' N and its longitude 174 ° 37 ' W.   This island is 4.5 km in length and its maximum width is 1.5 km . It is covered with tundra vegetation . There was a small Chukchi settlement on the southern end of the island called Kolyuchino but as of 1987 , there was no village and very rare traces of former human presence such as separate logs and coals .   On the nearby shore there is the settlement of Nutepel ` men , located north of the Rypatynonel ` gyn Lagoon and south of the Pyngopil ` gyn Lagoon . Kolyuchinskaya Bay , further south , is named after Kolyuchin Island . Administratively this island and its surrounding area belongs to the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of the Russian Federation .

Dead zones are hypoxic ( low-oxygen ) areas in the world 's oceans and large lakes , caused by `` excessive nutrient pollution from human activities coupled with other factors that deplete the oxygen required to support most marine life in bottom and near-bottom water . ( NOAA ) . '' In the 1970s oceanographers began noting increased instances of dead zones . These occur near inhabited coastlines , where aquatic life is most concentrated . ( The vast middle portions of the oceans , which naturally have little life , are not considered `` dead zones '' . )   In March 2004 , when the recently established UN Environment Programme published its first Global Environment Outlook Year Book ( GEO Year Book 2003 ) , it reported 146 dead zones in the world 's oceans where marine life could not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels . Some of these were as small as a square kilometre ( 0.4 mi ² ) , but the largest dead zone covered 70,000 square kilometres ( 27,000 mi ² ) . A 2008 study counted 405 dead zones worldwide .

A radiator is any of several types of heat exchangers designed to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling or heating .   Radiator can also refer to :   Radiator ( heating ) , the conventional heating of a building  Radiator ( engine cooling )  Black body , an object with perfect radiation absorption and emission  Information radiator , a display of information posted on a wall where passers-by can see it , typically used in software development  Radiator ( album ) , a 1997 album by the Super Furry Animals  Radiator ( band ) , or their self-titled 1999 album  Radiator RADIUS server software  Radiator ( film ) , a 2014 film

Dermacentor albipictus , the winter tick , is a species of hard tick that is an external parasite of moose ( Alces alces ) in North America . Heavy infestations of up to 75,000 ticks have been seen on single moose , and can lead to the death of the animal .   There is evidence that the winter tick may be responsible for a steep decline in the Eastern moose population throughout the southern half of their range .

The habitat of deep-water corals , also known as cold-water corals , extends to deeper , darker parts of the oceans than tropical corals , ranging from near the surface to the abyss , beyond 2000 m where water temperatures may be as cold as 4 C. Deep-water corals belong to the Phylum Cnidaria and are most often stony corals , but also include black and horny corals and soft corals including the Gorgonians ( sea fans ) . Like tropical corals , they provide habitat to other species , but deep-water corals do not require zooxanthellae to survive .   While there are nearly as many species of deep-water corals as shallow-water species , only a few deep-water species develop traditional reefs . Instead , they form aggregations called patches , banks , bioherms , massifs , thickets or groves . These aggregations are often referred to as `` reefs , '' but differ structurally and functionally . Deep sea reefs are sometimes referred to as `` mounds , '' which more accurately describes the large calcium carbonate skeleton that is left behind as a reef grows and corals below die off , rather than the living habitat and refuge that deep sea corals provide for fish and invertebrates . Mounds may or may not contain living deep sea reefs .   Submarine communications cables and fishing methods such as bottom trawling tend to break corals apart and destroy reefs . The deep-water habitat is designated as a United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan habitat .