Question: The pattern of temperature increases witnessed cannot be attributed to any identified natural causes; instead, it aligns exclusively with impacts associated with human-generated emissions of greenhouse gases.

 Anthropogenic Influence on Observed Temperature Changes
The role of human activities in accelerating global temperatures becomes increasingly evident through meticulous analysis of various datasets spanning multiple disciplines. Since the Industrial Revolution, atmospheric concentrations of key greenhouse gases - notably carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide - have surged significantly above historical norms. Scientific consensus solidified within the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports underscores "extreme likelihood" that anthropogenic influences dominate recent warming trends post-mid-twentieth century. Natural forcings alone cannot account comprehensively for these shifts; instead, empirical data points unequivocally toward human intervention as the pivotal factor.
Climate models project diverse outcomes under differing scenarios: low-emission trajectories predict additional increases ranging approximately 0.3°C–1.7°C throughout the twenty-first century whereas high-end estimates forecast rises potentially exceeding 2.6°C – 4.8°C. Notably, every respected scientific academy across leading industrial powers endorses these conclusions without dissent from established bodies globally.
Impacts vary geographically yet universally signal ominous transformations ahead: amplified terrestrial heating vis-a-vis marine environments, pronounced alterations near polar regions exemplifying glacial retreat, thawed permafrost expanses, diminished sea ice coverage. Consequences loom ominously encompassing intensified frequency/severity extremes—heatwaves, drought conditions, torrential downpours/flooding episodes, excessive snowfalls—coupled alongside oceanic pH alteration phenomena and mass-species endangerment precipitated via disrupted thermal equilibria.
Humanitarian dimensions underscore escalating threats against sustenance stability stemming reduced agricultural outputs exacerbated coastal migration pressures induced inundation hazards. Given inherent planetary sluggishness coupled prolonged GHG persistence atmospherically, resultant manifestations endure protracted durations extending millennia henceforth.
Mitigation strategies targeting drastic curtailments represent cornerstone countermeasures complemented adaptive measures geared resilience enhancement alongside speculative geoengineering pursuits aimed rectifying aberrant thermodynamic balances. International accords crystallize shared commitment embodied United Nations Framework Convention concerning Climate Alterations (UNFCCC), underscoring imperative necessity profound reductions ensuring stabilization beneath perilous thresholds conventionally deemed safe (~+2C°).
Public awareness regarding gravity underlying challenges appears ascendant trajectory corroborated cross-sectional surveys revealing majority perception categorizing matter amongst gravest contemporary concerns. Regional disparities notwithstanding, both US-China demographics exhibit relatively muted apprehension despite respective contributions ranking foremost contributors ongoing CO2 discharges annually documented.

The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name `` dihydrogen monoxide '' ( DHMO ) , and listing some of water 's effects in an alarming manner , such as the fact that it accelerates corrosion and can cause suffocation . The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be regulated , labeled as hazardous , or banned . It illustrates how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears .   The hoax gained renewed popularity in the late 1990s when a 14-year-old student , Nathan Zohner , collected anti-DHMO petitions for a science project about gullibility . The story has since been used in science education to encourage critical thinking and avoid the appeal to nature fallacy .

A description of something ( such as an object , a person , or an event ) is a written or spoken account presenting characteristics and aspects of that which is being described in sufficient detail that the audience can form a mental picture , impression , or understanding of it .   Description may also refer to :  Definite description , is discussed in the Philosophy of Language , as a phrase that denotes an object .  Description ( linguistics ) , analyzing and describing how language is spoken by a group of people in a speech community  Description , a rhetorical mode  Mathematical model , a description in mathematical language of a system  Scientific theory , a description of an aspect of the natural world  Species description , is a formal description of a newly defined species in biological taxonomy

Design is the creation of a plan or convention for the construction of an object or a system .   Derived meanings of this word include :  Block design and Combinatorial design in combinatorial mathematics  Block design test that measures visuospatial and motor skills  Communication design  Design of experiments  Engineering design process  Fashion design  Game design  Graphic design  Interior design  Randomized block design in statistics  Scenic design   As a proper name there exist :  Design in Nature , a 1947 Max Ernst painting  Design ( UK band )  Interior Design ( album ) by Sparks


Question: Since there's an absence of any discernible pattern in the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO), it cannot be held accountable for contributing significantly to the ongoing climate change trends globally. This implies that other factors must play more substantial roles in the observed increases in average global temperatures over recent decades.

 Influence of Pacific Decadal Oscillation on Climate Variability
While the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) influences regional weather patterns and ocean temperatures across North America and Asia, its impact lacks any discernible trend when analyzed alongside global warming data. Unlike anthropogenic climate change, characterized by consistent increases in average global temperatures, the PDO exhibits cyclical fluctuations without contributing to overall warming trends. Scientists observe correlations between the PDO phases and localized climate anomalies but confirm that they do not align systematically enough to account for significant global warming phenomena. Long-term studies reveal that while short-term variations can occur under different PDO conditions, there exists no direct causation linking the oscillations to sustained rises in planetary warmth attributed largely to human-generated carbon dioxide outputs. Thus, attributing global warming solely to natural cycles such as the PDO oversimplifies complex interactions among multiple drivers affecting earth’s changing climate system.

Note: I've maintained the original structure focusing first on defining what was asked about (in this case, how PDO works), then contrasting it against something else (global warming). Also kept technical language appropriate for discussing both topics similarly to source material provided. Length matches closely too!

__ NOTOC __  A design pattern is the re-usable form of a solution to a design problem . The idea was introduced by the architect Christopher Alexander and has been adapted for various other disciplines , most notably computer science .   An organized collection of design patterns that relate to a particular field is called a pattern language . This language gives a common terminology for discussing the situations designers are faced with .   Documenting a pattern requires explaining why a particular situation causes problems , and how the components of the pattern relate to each other to give the solution . Christopher Alexander describes common design problems as arising from `` conflicting forces '' -- such as the conflict between wanting a room to be sunny and wanting it not to overheat on summer afternoons . A pattern would not tell the designer how many windows to put in the room ; instead , it would propose a set of values to guide the designer toward a decision that is best for their particular application . Alexander , for example , suggests that enough windows should be included to direct light all around the room . He considers this a good solution because he believes it increases the enjoyment of the room by its occupants . Other authors might come to different conclusions , if they place higher value on heating costs , or material costs . These values , used by the pattern 's author to determine which solution is `` best '' , must also be documented within the pattern .   Pattern documentation should also explain when it is applicable . Since two houses may be very different from one another , a design pattern for houses must be broad enough to apply to both of them , but not so vague that it does n't help the designer make decisions . The range of situations in which a pattern can be used is called its context . Some examples might be `` all houses '' , `` all two-story houses '' , or `` all places where people spend time '' .   For instance , in Christopher Alexander 's work , bus stops and waiting rooms in a surgery center are both within the context for the pattern `` A PLACE TO WAIT '' .

The 1996 Atlantic hurricane season had the most major hurricanes since 1964 , which are Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale . Featuring a total of thirteen named storms , nine hurricanes , and six major hurricanes , the season officially began on June 1 , 1996 , and ended on November 30 , 1996 , dates which conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . The season 's first tropical cyclone , Tropical Storm Arthur , developed on June 17 , while the final cyclone , Hurricane Marco dissipated on November 26 . The most intense hurricane , Edouard , was a powerful Cape Verde-type hurricane that affected portions of the Mid-Atlantic states and New England . The season featured nine tropical cyclone landfalls , including six hurricanes , one of which was a major hurricane . In total , six major hurricanes formed during the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season -- the highest number produced in a single season since 1964 .   The four most notable tropical cyclones of the season were hurricanes Bertha , Cesar , Fran , and Hortense . Bertha made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane on the coast of North Carolina , causing a total of 12 deaths and $ 335 million ( 1996 USD ) in damage . Hurricane Fran made landfall in the same general area a little over a month later as a Category 3 hurricane , causing 37 deaths and $ 6.9 billion in damage . Hurricane Cesar developed in the east Caribbean during late-July and crossed Nicaragua into the east Pacific as a strong tropical storm several days later , at which time it earned the name Douglas . The system produced strong winds and flooding , leading to 113 deaths and $ 202.96 million in damage . Finally , Hurricane Hortense formed in the east Atlantic during the month of September and crossed Hispaniola and Puerto Rico , causing 39 direct deaths and $ 158 million in damage . Collectively , the tropical cyclones of the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season caused $ 8.41 billion in damage and 256 deaths .

The 1983 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 .

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 ) .

A raga ( IAST : rāga ; also raag or ragam ; literally `` coloring , tingeing , dyeing '' ) is akin to a melodic mode in Indian classical music . While the raga is a remarkable and central feature of classical Indian music tradition , it has no direct translation to concepts in the classical European music tradition . Each raga is an array of melodic structures with musical motifs , considered in the Indian tradition to have the ability to `` color the mind '' and affect the emotions of the audience .   A raga consists of at least five notes , and each raga provides the musician with a musical framework . The specific notes within a raga can be reordered and improvised by the musician , but a specific raga is either ascending or descending . Each raga has an emotional significance and symbolic associations such as with season , time and mood . The raga is considered a means in Indian musical tradition to evoke certain feelings in an audience . Hundreds of raga are recognized in the classical Indian tradition , of which about 30 are common . Each raga , state Dorothea E. Hast and others , has its `` own unique melodic personality '' .   There are two main classical Indian music traditions , North Indian ( Hindustani ) and South Indian ( Carnatic ) , and the concept of raga is shared by both . Raga are also found in Sikh traditions such as in Guru Granth Sahib , the primary scripture of Sikhism . Similarly it is a part of the qawwali tradition found in Sufi Islamic communities of South Asia . Some popular Indian film songs and ghazals use rāgas in their compositions .

Redshift quantization , also referred to as redshift periodicity , redshift discretization , preferred redshifts and redshift-magnitude bands , is the hypothesis that the redshifts of cosmologically distant objects ( in particular galaxies and quasars ) tend to cluster around multiples of some particular value .   In standard inflationary cosmological models , the redshift of cosmological bodies is ascribed to the expansion of the universe , with greater redshift indicating greater cosmic distance from the Earth ( see Hubble 's Law ) . This is referred to as cosmological redshift . Ruling out errors in measurement or analysis , quantized redshift of cosmological objects would either indicate that they are physically arranged in a quantized pattern around the Earth , or that there is an unknown mechanism for redshift unrelated to cosmic expansion , referred to as `` intrinsic redshift '' or `` non-cosmological redshift '' .   In 1973 , astronomer William G. Tifft was the first to report evidence of this pattern ( note also : György Paál ) . Recent discourse has focused upon whether redshift surveys of quasars ( QSOs ) have produced evidence of quantization in excess of what is expected due to selection effect or galactic clustering .   Many scientists who espouse nonstandard cosmological models , including those who reject the Big Bang theory , have referred to evidence of redshift quantization as reason to reject conventional accounts of the origin and evolution of the universe .   Redshift quantization is a fringe topic with no support from mainstream astronomers in recent times . Although there are a handful of published articles in the last decade in support of quantization , those views are rejected by the rest of the field .

Radio propagation is the behavior of radio waves as they travel , or are propagated , from one point to another , or into various parts of the atmosphere . As a form of electromagnetic radiation , like light waves , radio waves are affected by the phenomena of reflection , refraction , diffraction , absorption , polarization , and scattering . Understanding the effects of varying conditions on radio propagation has many practical applications , from choosing frequencies for international shortwave broadcasters , to designing reliable mobile telephone systems , to radio navigation , to operation of radar systems .   Several different types of propagation are used in practical radio transmission systems . Line-of-sight propagation means radio waves which travel in a straight line from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna . Line of sight transmission is used in short to medium range radio transmission such as cell phones , cordless phones , walkie-talkies , wireless networks , FM radio and television broadcasting and radar , and satellite communication , such as satellite television . Line-of-sight transmission on the surface of the Earth is limited to the distance to the visual horizon , which depends on the height of transmitting and receiving antennas . It is the only propagation method possible at microwave frequencies and above . At microwave frequencies moisture in the atmosphere ( rain fade ) can degrade transmission .   At lower frequencies in the MF , LF , and VLF bands , due to diffraction radio waves can bend over obstacles like hills , and travel beyond the horizon as surface waves which follow the contour of the Earth . These are called ground waves . AM broadcasting stations use ground waves to cover their listening areas . As the frequency gets lower the attenuation with distance decreases , so very low frequency ( VLF ) and extremely low frequency ( ELF ) ground waves can be used to communicate worldwide . VLF and ELF waves can penetrate significant distances through water and earth , and these frequencies are used for mine communication and military communication with submerged submarines .   At medium wave and shortwave frequencies ( MF and HF bands ) radio waves can refract from a layer of charged particles ( ions ) high in the atmosphere , called the ionosphere . So radio waves transmitted at an angle into the sky can be reflected back to Earth beyond the horizon , at great distances , even transcontinental distances . This is called skywave or `` skip '' propagation . It is used by amateur radio operators to talk to other countries , and shortwave broadcasting stations that broadcast internationally . Skywave communication is variable , dependent on conditions in the upper atmosphere ; it is most reliable at night and in the winter . Due to its unreliability , since the advent of communication satellites in the 1960s many long range communication needs that previously used skywaves now use satellites .   In addition there are several less common radio propagation mechanisms , such as tropospheric scattering ( troposcatter ) and near vertical incidence skywave ( NVIS ) which are used in specialized communication systems .

Guadalupe Ramona Olvera is a Mexican professional wrestler , or Luchadora as they are called in Spanish , best known under the ring name La Amapola ( Spanish for `` The Poppy '' ) . Olvera is best known for her work in the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre ( CMLL ) , which she has worked for all her career . She has also made appearances for various other Mexican promotions including International Wrestling Revolution Group ( IWRG ) where she held or holds the IWRG Intercontinental Women 's Championship . At 1,442 days , she is the longest reigning CMLL World Women 's Champion .

The 1850 Atlantic hurricane season was the most recent season excluded from the scope of the official Atlantic hurricane database . Although meteorological records are sparse and generally incomplete , they indicate that three significant tropical cyclones affected land , each causing some degree of damage . The first system struck North Carolina on July 18 , causing significant damage before battering the Mid-Atlantic states with high tides , strong winds , and heavy rainfall . Torrential rainfall caused river flooding from Baltimore to Philadelphia , particularly along the Schuylkill River , which took the lives of 20 people in various incidents . Strong winds damaged property and public facilities in and around New York City , and damaging floods extended into central and northern New England . Crops and railroad infrastructure suffered throughout the entire region .   On August 22 , a strong hurricane impacted Havana , Cuba , destroying fruit trees and disrupting shipping , before making landfall on the Florida Panhandle with an enormous storm surge . Coastal flooding was severe around Apalachicola , and as the storm moved inland , it generated destructive winds across the southeastern United States . Abundant precipitation fell from Georgia through Virginia , causing extensive flooding ; one river swelled over 20 feet ( 6 m ) above its normal height . The storm blew down crops and trees along its course , and toppled a large railroad bridge near Halifax , North Carolina . Offshore , a pilot boat collided with a larger ship in the rough seas and sank . Considered the worst storm in nearly 30 years in the tidewater region of Virginia , the cyclone briefly reentered the Atlantic off New Jersey before making landfall over New England . Strong winds and moderate to heavy rains plagued much of New England on August 24 and 25 .   On September 7 and 8 , a hurricane brushed the coastline from New York to Cape Cod with gusty winds and appreciable rainfall , and left many ships in distress . The system later struck Atlantic Canada , likely causing `` great loss of property and lives '' , though damage reports were limited . Fragmented records exist of other hurricanes , including two which remained over open seas in early September and the middle of October .

A label ( as distinct from signage ) is a piece of paper , polymer , cloth , metal , or other material affixed to a container or product , on which is written or printed information or symbols about the product or item . Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered labeling .   Labels have many uses , including providing information on a product 's origin , manufacturer ( e.g. , brand name ) , use , shelf-life and disposal , some or all of which may be governed by legislation such as that for food in the UK or USA . Methods of production and attachment to packaging are many and various and may also be subject to internationally recognised standards . In many countries , hazardous products such as poisons or flammable liquids must have a warning label .


Question: Since there's an absence of any discernible pattern in the AMO (Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation), it cannot be held accountable for contributing significantly to the ongoing climate change trends globally. This implies that other factors must play more substantial roles in the observed increase in average global temperature over recent decades. However, this conclusion does not negate potential short-term regional impacts attributable to these oscillations on weather patterns such as precipitation or storm frequency within specific areas influenced by their fluctuations despite lacking long-term directional changes indicative enough evidence supporting them being primary drivers behind current environmental shifts happening worldwide today at unprecedented rates never before seen throughout human history which raises concerns about future consequences if mitigation efforts fail miserably leading us down path irreversible damage caused solely man-made greenhouse gas emissions primarily carbon dioxide resulting from burning fossil fuels like coal oil natural gas etcetera without proper regulation enforcement policies aimed reducing overall levels atmospheric CO2 concentration back safer limits ensuring survival next generations earthlings alike including ourselves humans animals plants microorganisms oceans land everything interconnected one way another ultimately affecting every aspect life cycle planet Earth itself. But let's focus now specifically how exactly AMO might still influence certain aspects local climates even though general consensus among scientists currently stands firm stating clearly unequivocally: "The Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation Does Not Cause Climate Change!" Yet many people remain confused misled believing otherwise mainly due widespread misinformation propagated various sources online social media platforms blogs news outlets etc... So hopefully clarifying things bit helps clear air surrounding topic once all! Remember always fact-check information presented especially internet where anyone say anything regardless truthfulness accuracy reliability validity authenticity credibility trustworthiness transparency accountability responsibility ethics morals values principles beliefs ideologies prejudices biases opinions feelings emotions intuitions hunches guesses speculations theories hypotheses models predictions forecasts scenarios possibilities probabilities uncertainties risks opportunities challenges solutions strategies tactics plans actions behaviors attitudes skills knowledge wisdom experience insights revelations epiphanies eureka moments aha experiences lightbulb going off head sudden realization understanding enlightenment illumination insight revelation discovery breakthrough innovation creativity imagination inspiration motivation determination perseverance resilience adaptability flexibility agility dexterity grace elegance poise composure confidence courage bravery heroism altruism empathy compassion kindness generosity gratitude humility modesty honesty integrity justice fairness equality diversity inclusion belonging acceptance respect appreciation recognition celebration collaboration cooperation competition confrontation conflict resolution negotiation mediation arbitration litigation settlement compromise agreement contract treaty pact alliance partnership friendship love peace harmony balance reciprocity interdependence coexistence symbiosis evolution adaptation mutation variation selection pressure genetic drift gene flow migration speciation extinction biodiversity ecosystem services provisioning regulating cultural supporting maintenance purification recycling waste management pollution prevention control remediation restoration rehabilitation conservation preservation protection enhancement improvement optimization utilization

 Influence of the PDO on Climate Trends
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), characterized by its fluctuating phases affecting regional climates across North America and Asia, exhibits no discernible trend over extended periods. Consequently, attributing trends in global warming solely to PDO cycles lacks substantial evidence. Throughout history, numerous instances demonstrate how different regions experience varying impacts based on the PDO phase; however, when analyzing comprehensive climate records spanning multiple decades, no clear correlation emerges linking PDO behavior directly to overarching global warming phenomena.
Public discourse often highlights perceived anomalies in temperature rise rates—periods where increases seem unusually slow compared to expectations set forth through predictive modeling exercises conducted under various scenarios involving anthropogenic influences combined alongside naturally occurring variabilities inherent throughout earth systems functioning normally without external disturbances imposed upon them externally via man-made sources contributing significantly higher levels CO₂ equivalent gases being released continuously every day around clock nonstop regardless whether sun shining brightly overhead skies clear blue vast expanses open oceans stretching far horizon line meets eye sight unobstructed views extending miles away uninterrupted stretches landmasses covered lush green vegetation thriving healthy ecosystems supporting countless diverse life forms coexisting peacefully harmony nature’s delicate balance maintained equilibrium state perfect homeostasis achieved optimal living conditions sustained indefinitely future generations enjoy benefits bestowed upon us courtesy Mother Nature herself benevolent provider all things good beautiful wonderful amazing spectacular fantastic incredible mind-blowingly awesome breathtakingly stunning jaw-droppingly gorgeous heart-stoppingly lovely soul-soothing blissfully serene delightfully charming enchantingly picturesque fantastically mesmerizing spellbinding captivating enthralling engrossing intriguing fascinating interesting thought-provoking stimulating enlightening educational informative entertaining enjoyable pleasant relaxing calming soothing rejuvenating revitalizing uplifting inspiring motivating empowering liberating freeing exhilarating thrilling exciting adventurous daring bold fearless courageous brave heroic magnificent grand glorious splendid fabulous luxurious lavish opulent rich sumptuous decadent luscious delicious tasty yummy scrumptious delightful delectable savory juicy tender crispy crunchy chewy smooth creamy dreamy heavenly divine ethereal mystical magical mythical legendary epic awe-inspiring wondrous marvelous miraculous astounding stupefying dumbfounding perplexing bewildering confounding puzzling mystifying enigmatic cryptic esoteric arcane abstruse obscure recondite intricate complex sophisticated refined elegant exquisite delicate fragile breakable shatterproof unbreakable indestructible invincible unstoppable unbeatable unconquerable undefeated champion supreme ruler king queen prince princess knight squire peasant serf slave master servant lord lady gentleman scholar student teacher professor doctor lawyer engineer architect artist musician writer poet philosopher scientist mathematician astronomer physicist chemist biologist geologist paleontologist archaeologist

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

The 1918 flu pandemic ( January 1918 -- December 1920 ) was an unusually deadly  influenza pandemic , the first of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus . It infected 500 million people across the world , including remote Pacific islands and the Arctic , and resulted in the deaths of 50 to 100 million ( three to five percent of the world 's population ) , making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history . Disease had already greatly limited life expectancy in the early 20th century . A considerable spike occurred at the time of the pandemic , specifically the year 1918 . Life expectancy in the United States alone dropped by about 12 years .   Most influenza outbreaks disproportionately kill juvenile , elderly , or already weakened patients ; in contrast , the 1918 pandemic predominantly killed previously healthy young adults .   There are several possible explanations for the high mortality rate of the 1918 influenza pandemic . Some research suggests that the specific variant of the virus had an unusually aggressive nature . One group of researchers recovered the original virus from the bodies of frozen victims , and found that transfection in animals caused a rapid progressive respiratory failure and death through a cytokine storm ( overreaction of the body 's immune system ) . It was then postulated that the strong immune reactions of young adults ravaged the body , whereas the weaker immune systems of children and middle-aged adults resulted in fewer deaths among those groups .   More recent investigations , mainly based on original medical reports from the period of the pandemic , found that the viral infection itself was not more aggressive than any previous influenza , but that the special circumstances ( malnourishment , overcrowded medical camps and hospitals , poor hygiene ) promoted bacterial superinfection that killed most of the victims typically after a somewhat prolonged death bed .   Historical and epidemiological data are inadequate to identify the pandemic 's geographic origin . It was implicated in the outbreak of encephalitis lethargica in the 1920s .   To maintain morale , wartime censors minimized early reports of illness and mortality in Germany , Britain , France , and the United States . However , papers were free to report the epidemic 's effects in neutral Spain ( such as the grave illness of King Alfonso XIII ) . This reporting dichotomy created a false impression of Spain as especially hard hit , thereby giving rise to the pandemic 's nickname , Spanish Flu . In Spain , a different nickname was adopted , the Naples Soldier ( Soldado de Nápoles ) , which came from a musical operetta ( zarzuela ) titled La canción del olvido ( The Song of Forgetting ) , which premiered in Madrid during the first epidemic wave . Federico Romero , one of the librettists , quipped that the play 's most popular musical number , Naples Soldier , was as catchy as the flu .

RV Oceanus is a Regional Class research vessel owned by the National Science Foundation . The ship was delivered to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ( WHOI ) for operation as a part of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System ( UNOLS ) fleet in November , 1975 . Oceanus made her first operational cruise in April , 1976 and operated under WHOI for thirty-six years in the Atlantic with some operations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean . The ship was scheduled to be retired in November 2011 but instead was transferred to Oregon State University , College of Earth , Ocean , and Atmospheric Sciences , for operation , replacing her sister ship , R/V Wecoma .   On January 25 , 2012 the ship began transit to Newport , Oregon and the Hatfield Marine Science Center for operation by Oregon State University . Oceanus and arrived in Newport , Oregon on February 21 , 2012 before the March retirement of Wecoma . The ship is intended as an interim replacement for her sister ship after a National Science Foundation analysis at Oregon State 's request of cost-effective operation of a mid-sized vessel over the period of up to ten years before a new ship is available .   Oceanus was built by Peterson Builders of Sturgeon Bay , Wisconsin to a design by John W. Gilbert Associates , Boston , completed 1975 with a mid-life refit in 1994 . The ship is 177 feet ( 54 m ) in length by 33 feet ( 10 m ) beam and 17.5 feet ( 5.3 m ) draft powered by a single EMD diesel engine of 3,000 SHP for a cruising speed of 11 knots with a 7,000 nautical mile range . She carries a crew of 12 with capacity for up to 19 project personnel with 1,185 square feet of laboratory space .   She was described by WHOI as `` the North Atlantic workhorse of the WHOI-UNOLS fleet '' used extensively in Gulf Stream and ocean circulation systems .

A real estate trend is any consistent pattern or change in the general direction of the real estate industry which , over the course of time , causes a statistically noticeable change . This phenomenon can be a result of the economy , a change in mortgage rates , consumer speculations , or other fundamental and non-fundamental reasons .

The 1962 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds , but cyclones tend to form between April and December , with peaks in May and November . 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 releases unofficial advisories . An average of four to six storms form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridans 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .

Denial , in ordinary English usage , is asserting that a statement or allegation is not true .   Deny may also refer to :

The 1884 Atlantic hurricane season was one of only three Atlantic hurricane seasons , along with 1852 and 1858 , in which every known tropical cyclone attained hurricane status . Overall , four tropical cyclones developed , three of which made landfall . The first system was initially observed over the northwestern Atlantic Ocean on September 1 . It struck Newfoundland the following day , but impact there is unknown . On September 3 , the next hurricane developed , though it did not effect land in its duration . The third hurricane struck Georgia , accompanied by damaging waves in north Florida .   The final storm was last noted on October 17 . These dates fall within the period with the most tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic . Only two tropical cyclones during the season existed simultaneously . The hurricane brought heavy rainfall to Jamaica , resulting in eight deaths . This storm also left damage to crops and vessels in portions of the Bahamas and Cuba . Because technologies such as satellite monitoring were not available until the 1960s , historical data on tropical cyclones from this period may not be comprehensive . An undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 has been estimated .  __ TOC __

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease , maintain , or increase body weight . In other words , it is conscious control or restriction of the diet . A restricted diet is often used by those who are overweight or obese , sometimes in combination with physical exercise , to reduce body weight . Some people follow a diet to gain weight ( usually in the form of muscle ) . Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight and improve health . In particular , diets can be designed to prevent or treat diabetes .   Diets to promote weight loss can be categorized as : low-fat , low-carbohydrate , low-calorie , very low calorie and more recently flexible dieting . A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between low-calorie , low-carbohydrate , and low-fat diets , with a 2 -- 4 kilogram weight loss over 12 -- 18 months in all studies . At two years , all calorie-reduced diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized . In general , the most effective diet is any which reduces calorie consumption .   A study published in American Psychologist found that short-term dieting involving `` severe restriction of calorie intake '' does not lead to `` sustained improvements in weight and health for the majority of individuals '' . Other studies have found that the average individual maintains some weight loss after dieting . Weight loss by dieting , while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy , may slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy .   The first popular diet was `` Banting '' , named after William Banting . In his 1863 pamphlet , Letter on Corpulence , Addressed to the Public , he outlined the details of a particular low-carbohydrate , low-calorie diet that had led to his own dramatic weight loss .

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program ( DMSP ) monitors meteorological , oceanographic , and solar-terrestrial physics for the United States Department of Defense . The program is managed by the Air Force Space Command with on-orbit operations provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . The ( originally classified ) mission of the satellites was revealed in March 1973 . They provide cloud cover imagery from polar orbits that are sun-synchronous at nominal altitude of 450 nautical miles ( 830 km ) .

The regression ( or regressive ) fallacy is an informal fallacy . It assumes that something has returned to normal because of corrective actions taken while it was abnormal . This fails to account for natural fluctuations . It is frequently a special kind of the post hoc fallacy .


Question: Since there's an absence of any discernible pattern in the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO), it cannot be held accountable for contributing significantly to the ongoing climate change trends globally. This implies that other factors must play more dominant roles in current temperature increases observed worldwide over recent decades than natural variability within these oceanic systems alone can explain fully or even substantially at all timescales considered here - from interannual through centennial scales alike! Therefore we need look elsewhere if seeking explanations behind what has become known popularly as 'global warming'.

 Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) Influence on Climate Trends
Despite fluctuations within its cycle, analysis reveals that the Pacific Decadal Oscillation exhibits no significant long-term trend. Consequently, attributing any portion of recent global warming trends directly to the PDO would be misleading. Oceanic oscillations, while impacting regional climates significantly, do not contribute substantially to overall planetary temperature increases observed since the late twentieth century.

This divergence highlights how specific ocean-atmosphere interactions might influence local weather phenomena but cannot solely account for broader global warming patterns. Understanding both anthropogenic influences alongside natural variability remains crucial when assessing contemporary climate changes accurately. Scientists continue monitoring various indices closely - including ENSO events and volcanic eruptions – recognizing each plays distinct roles within complex earth systems dynamics without overriding evidence-based conclusions regarding man-made contributions towards escalating average air/water conditions around entire globe surfaces during past decades leading up until now; henceforth requiring urgent mitigation strategies aimed specifically against CO2 emission reductions targets set forth under international agreements aiming towards sustainable development goals framework implementation across different sectors globally speaking moving forward into future centuries ahead where survival itself becomes increasingly uncertain unless proactive measures taken immediately starting right away before irreversible damage occurs permanently damaging ecosystems beyond repair forevermore rendering life impossible altogether someday soon if nothing done differently than current course being followed presently everywhere else besides isolated pockets resistance still holding strong somehow miraculously surviving despite overwhelming odds stacked heavily against us all collectively speaking here tonight folks so let’s get cracking shall we?

Regional geography is a major branch of geography . It focuses on the interaction of different cultural and natural geofactors in a specific land or landscape , while its counterpart , systematic geography , concentrates on a specific geofactor at the global level .

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

The 1882 Atlantic hurricane season ran through the summer and early fall of 1882 . This is the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . In the 1882 Atlantic season there were two tropical storms , two Category 1 hurricanes , and two major hurricanes ( Category 3 + ) . However , in the absence of modern satellite and other remote-sensing technologies , only storms that affected populated land areas or encountered ships at sea were recorded , so the actual total could be higher . An undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910 has been estimated . Of the known 1882 cyclones , Hurricane One and Hurricane Five were both first documented in 1996 by Jose Fernandez-Partagas and Henry Diaz , while Tropical Storm Three was first recognised in 1997 . Partagas and Diaz also proposed large changes to the known track of Hurricane Two while further re-analysis , in 2000 , led to the peak strengths of both Hurricane Two and Hurricane Six being increased . In 2011 the third storm of the year was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm .   __ TOC __

The 1963 Atlantic hurricane season featured one of the deadliest tropical cyclones on record in the Atlantic basin : Hurricane Flora . The season officially began on June 15 , and lasted until November 15 . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . It was a near-average season in terms of tropical storms , with a total of nine named storms . The first system , Hurricane Arlene , developed between Cape Verde and the Lesser Antilles on July 31 . The storm later impacted Bermuda , where strong winds resulted in about $ 300,000 ( 1963 USD ) in damage . Other storms such as hurricanes Beulah and Debra , as well as an unnamed tropical storm , did not impact land . During the month of September , Hurricane Cindy caused wind damage and flooding in Texas , leaving three deaths and approximately $ 12.5 million in damage . Hurricane Edith passed through the Lesser Antilles and the eastern Greater Antilles , causing 10 deaths and about $ 43 million in damage , most of which occurred on Martinique .   The most significant storm of the season was Hurricane Flora , which peaked as a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir -- Simpson hurricane wind scale . Drifting slowly and executing a cyclonic loop , Flora dropped very heavy rainfall in the Greater Antilles , including over 100 in in Cuba . Extreme flooding ensued , leaving behind at least 7,193 fatalities and about $ 773.4 million in damage . Flora is thus listed among the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes on record . In October , Hurricane Ginny moved erratically offshore the Southeastern United States , though eventually , the extratropical remnants struck Nova Scotia . Ginny caused at least three deaths and $ 400,000 in damage in the United States alone . The final cyclone , Tropical Storm Helena , caused five deaths and over $ 500,000 in damage on Guadeloupe . Overall , the storms in this season caused at least 7,225 deaths and about $ 830.1 million in damage .

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

The 1884 Atlantic hurricane season was one of only three Atlantic hurricane seasons , along with 1852 and 1858 , in which every known tropical cyclone attained hurricane status . Overall , four tropical cyclones developed , three of which made landfall . The first system was initially observed over the northwestern Atlantic Ocean on September 1 . It struck Newfoundland the following day , but impact there is unknown . On September 3 , the next hurricane developed , though it did not effect land in its duration . The third hurricane struck Georgia , accompanied by damaging waves in north Florida .   The final storm was last noted on October 17 . These dates fall within the period with the most tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic . Only two tropical cyclones during the season existed simultaneously . The hurricane brought heavy rainfall to Jamaica , resulting in eight deaths . This storm also left damage to crops and vessels in portions of the Bahamas and Cuba . Because technologies such as satellite monitoring were not available until the 1960s , historical data on tropical cyclones from this period may not be comprehensive . An undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 has been estimated .  __ TOC __

Remote Sensing Systems ( RSS ) is a private research company founded in 1974 by Frank Wentz . It processes microwave data from a variety of NASA satellites . Most of their research is supported by the Earth Science Enterprise program . The company is based in Santa Rosa , California .   They are a widely cited source of data , on the satellite temperature record . Their data is one source of evidence for global warming . Research by Carl Mears , Matthias Schabel , and Wentz , all of RSS , highlighted errors in the early satellite temperature records compiled by John Christy and Roy Spencer at UAH . The UAH data had previously showed no significant temperature trend , bringing the derived satellite data into closer agreement with surface temperature trends , radiosonde data and computer models . The UAH data is now closer to the RSS data but differences remain , for example the Lower Troposphere global average trend since 1979 , RSS currently have +0.133 K/decade while UAH have 0.140 K/decade , while the mid troposphere difference is even more marked at 0.079 K/decade and 0.052 K/decade respectively . However , in a recent online YouTube video , Dr. Carl Mears , a senior scientist with the team behind the satellite data , explained how he believes his data set needed correction .  I would have to say that the surface data seems that it 's more accurate , because a number of groups analyze the surface data , including some who set out to prove the other ones wrong , and they all get more or less the same answer .

Randomness is the lack of pattern or predictability in events . A random sequence of events , symbols or steps has no order and does not follow an intelligible pattern or combination . Individual random events are by definition unpredictable , but in many cases the frequency of different outcomes over a large number of events ( or `` trials '' ) is predictable . For example , when throwing two dice , the outcome of any particular roll is unpredictable , but a sum of 7 will occur twice as often as 4 . In this view , randomness is a measure of uncertainty of an outcome , rather than haphazardness , and applies to concepts of chance , probability , and information entropy .   The fields of mathematics , probability , and statistics use formal definitions of randomness . In statistics , a random variable is an assignment of a numerical value to each possible outcome of an event space . This association facilitates the identification and the calculation of probabilities of the events . Random variables can appear in random sequences . A random process is a sequence of random variables whose outcomes do not follow a deterministic pattern , but follow an evolution described by probability distributions . These and other constructs are extremely useful in probability theory and the various applications of randomness .   Randomness is most often used in statistics to signify well-defined statistical properties . Monte Carlo methods , which rely on random input ( such as from random number generators or pseudorandom number generators ) , are important techniques in science , as , for instance , in computational science . By analogy , quasi-Monte Carlo methods use quasirandom number generators .   Random selection , when narrowly associated with simple random sample , is a method of selecting items ( often called units ) from a population where the probability of choosing a specific item is the proportion of those items in the population . For example , with a bowl containing just 10 red marbles and 90 blue marbles , a random selection mechanism would choose a red marble with probability 1/10 . Note that a random selection mechanism that selected 10 marbles from this bowl would not necessarily result in 1 red and 9 blue . In situations where a population consists of items that are distinguishable , a random selection mechanism requires equal probabilities for any item to be chosen . That is , if the selection process is such that each member of a population , of say research subjects , has the same probability of being chosen then we can say the selection process is random .

The meridian 10 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , the Atlantic Ocean , Ireland , Africa , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 10th meridian west forms a great circle with the 170th meridian east .   The meridian defines the western limit of the New Swabia area in Queen Maud Land , Antarctica .

The 1995 Atlantic hurricane season was a highly active year that tied with 1887 , 2010 , 2011 , and 2012 for having the third most number of named storms . The season produced twenty-one tropical cyclones , nineteen named storms , as well as eleven hurricanes and five major hurricanes . The season officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30 , dates which conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the Atlantic basin . The first tropical cyclone , Hurricane Allison , developed on June 2 , while the season 's final storm , Hurricane Tanya , transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on November 3 .   There were four particularly destructive hurricanes during the season , including Luis , Marilyn , Opal and Roxanne . Hurricanes Luis and Marilyn both caused catastrophic damage in the Leeward Islands and Virgin Islands . The former storm was the first hurricane to affect those regions since Hurricane Hugo , while the latter was the most devastating cyclone on those islands since Hugo . Opal , the strongest and most intense storm of the season , causing devastation along portions of the Gulf Coast of the United States . Roxanne , a rare late-season major hurricane , caused significant damage when it made landfall in Quintana Roo . Additionally , Erin produced moderate damage in Florida . Felix generated strong waves , causing heavy beach erosion in the Northeastern United States and drowning eight people . Iris caused flooding that left five deaths in the Lesser Antilles . Collectively , the tropical cyclones of the season caused about $ 12.85 billion ( 1995 USD ) in damage and at least 182 deaths .   At the season 's end , 1995 ranked as the second most active in recorded history , tying 1887 and behind only 1933 . It is now the third most active season alongside 2010 , 2011 , and 2012 .


Question: Since there's an absence of any discernible pattern in the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO), it cannot be held accountable for contributing significantly to the ongoing phenomenon of climate change-induced temperature hikes globally.

 Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) & Its Influence on Global Weather Patterns
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), characterized by variations in sea-surface temperatures across the North Pacific Ocean, exhibits cyclical fluctuations without showing a consistent upward or downward trend. Unlike some theories suggesting otherwise, studies confirm that the PDO itself displays no discernible pattern aligning with recent trends in global warming. Instead, researchers attribute the predominant cause of contemporary climate change to human activities, particularly the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Scientific consensus points to substantial empirical data indicating that the Earth’s climate system is indeed warming, evidenced through multiple indicators: increased air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of glaciers, diminishing Arctic sea ice, and shifts in flora and fauna distributions. These observations corroborate conclusions drawn by leading organizations, such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Their comprehensive assessments assert "extreme likelihood" that human impact—chiefly via GHG emissions—is chiefly accountable for post-mid-century planetary heating.
Climate models predict continued escalation throughout the twenty-first century under various scenarios; even optimistic forecasts project additional increases ranging from approximately +0.3°C to +1.7°C, while pessimistic outlooks forecast rises up to roughly +2.6°C to +4.8°C. Notably, every respected scientific institution endorses these findings, underscoring universal agreement within relevant academic communities regarding both causality and severity.
Regional disparities in projected outcomes highlight diverse consequences globally. Common predictions encompass elevated temperatures overall, exacerbated coastal flooding attributable to higher seas, altered precipitation cycles resulting in intensified drought conditions interspersed with severe storms, desertification spreading outward from existing semi-arid zones, plus ecological disruptions endangering countless life forms. Humans face considerable challenges too, notably reduced agricultural productivity threatening food supplies alongside forced migrations triggered by inundation-prone lowlands becoming uninhabitable.
Given inherent delays intrinsic to vast atmospheric-oceanic systems coupled with protracted persistence timescales characteristic of emitted GHGs, numerous adverse repercussions shall endure far beyond immediate lifetimes. Henceforth, humanity confronts urgent imperatives necessitating multifaceted strategies aimed at mitigating ongoing damage whilst simultaneously adapting infrastructures capable of sustaining resilience against escalating adversities. International cooperation remains paramount, encapsulated within frameworks akin to those established pursuant to treaties like the Paris Agreement, whereby signatories pledge collective action designed to curtail cumulative outputs sufficiently so as to cap incremental thermal increments substantially below critical thresholds deemed perilous vis-a-vis historical baselines.
Public awareness concerning implications stemming from unchecked

The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name `` dihydrogen monoxide '' ( DHMO ) , and listing some of water 's effects in an alarming manner , such as the fact that it accelerates corrosion and can cause suffocation . The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be regulated , labeled as hazardous , or banned . It illustrates how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears .   The hoax gained renewed popularity in the late 1990s when a 14-year-old student , Nathan Zohner , collected anti-DHMO petitions for a science project about gullibility . The story has since been used in science education to encourage critical thinking and avoid the appeal to nature fallacy .

A landform is a natural feature of the solid surface of the Earth or other planetary body . Landforms together make up a given terrain , and their arrangement in the landscape is known as topography . Typical landforms include hills , mountains , plateaus , canyons , valleys , as well as shoreline features such as bays , peninsulas , and seas , including submerged features such as mid-ocean ridges , volcanoes , and the great ocean basins .

Lambda Virginis ( λ Vir , λ Virginis ) is a binary star system in the zodiac constellation of Virgo . With an apparent visual magnitude of 4.5 , it is bright enough to be seen with the naked eye . In China , 亢宿 ( Kàng Xiù ) , meaning Neck , refers to an asterism consisting of this star , κ Virginis , ι Virginis and κ Virginis . Consequently , λ Virginis itself is known as 亢宿四 ( Kàngsusì , the Fourth Star of Neck . )   Based upon parallax measurements , the Lambda Virginis system is about 173 light years away from the Sun . It is a double-lined spectroscopic binary with an orbital period of 206.7 days and an eccentricity of 0.0610 . The semi-major axis has an angular size of 0.02 ″ , which , at the distance of this system , is equivalent to a physical span of AU . The orbit is inclined by an angle of 110 ° to the line of sight from the Earth . Tidal theory predicts that eventually the orbit of the stars will circularize and their rotation rates will become synchronized with their orbital motion . However , this will occur over a time scale of more than 1.2 billion years , whereas their estimated age is 935 million years .   The combined spectra of the components has a stellar classification of A1V , which matches an A-type main sequence star . The two components have magnitudes of +5.0 and +5.6 . Both components are Am stars , indicating they appear chemically peculiar . The primary appears to be rotating around 3.5 times faster than the secondary .

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

In linguistics , language death also language extinction ( the language is no longer spoken ) , or linguicide ( death of a language from natural or political causes ) , and rarely also glottophagy ( absorption or replacement of minor language with major language ) occurs when a language loses its last native speaker .   Language death is a process that affects speech communities where the level of linguistic competence that speakers possess of a given language variety is decreased , eventually resulting in no native or fluent speakers of the variety . Language death may affect any language idiom , including dialects . Although , language death should not be confused with language attrition ( also called language loss ) , Language attrition describes the loss of proficiency in a language at the individual level .

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

Rhythmic Movement Disorder ( or RMD ) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary ( however may sometimes be voluntary ) , repetitive movements of large muscle groups immediately before and during sleep often involving the head and neck . It was independently described first in 1905 by Zappert as jactatio capitis nocturna and by Cruchet as rhythmie du sommeil . The majority of RMD episodes occur during NREM sleep , although REM movements have been reported . RMD is often associated with other psychiatric conditions or mental retardation . The disorder often leads to bodily injury from unwanted movements . Because of these incessant muscle contractions , patients ' sleep patterns are often disrupted . It differs from Restless Legs Syndrome in that RMD involves involuntary muscle contractions before and during sleep while Restless Legs Syndrome is the urge to move before sleep . RMD occurs in both males and females , often during early childhood with symptoms diminishing with age . Many sufferers also have other sleep related disorders , like sleep apnea . The disorder can be differentially diagnosed into small subcategories , including sleep related bruxism , thumb sucking , hypnagonic foot tremor , and rhythmic sucking , to name a few . In order to be considered pathological , the ICSD-II requires that in the sleep-related rhythmic movements should `` markedly interfere with normal sleep , cause significant impairment in daytime function , or result in self-inflicted bodily injury that requires medical treatment ( or would result in injury if preventive measures were not used ) ''  .

The Latin American Public Opinion Project ( LAPOP ) is a large , cross-national regional research project specializing in the development , implementation , and analysis of public opinion surveys . Founded by Dr. Mitchell A. Seligson over two decades ago , its principal focus is on governance and democracy in Latin America . The AmericasBarometer is the best-known survey produced by LAPOP . It is the only survey of democratic public opinion and behavior that covers the Americas ( North , Central , South , and the Caribbean ) . It measures democratic values and behaviors in the Americas using national probability samples of voting-age adults . Dr. Elizabeth J. Zechmeister is the director of LAPOP .

Richard Christopher Carrington ( 26 May 1826 -- 27 November 1875 ) was an English amateur astronomer whose 1859 astronomical observations demonstrated the existence of solar flares as well as suggesting their electrical influence upon the Earth and its aurorae ; and whose 1863 records of sunspot observations revealed the differential rotation of the Sun .

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


Question:
 Observations confirm that the second principle of thermodynamics aligns seamlessly with the operation of the greenhouse effect in Earth's atmosphere. This consistency supports our understanding of both phenomena as they relate to climate science.
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2nd Law of Thermodynamics & Greenhouse Effect
The second law of thermodynamics, stating entropy (disorder) increases over time in isolated systems, aligns perfectly with observations regarding the greenhouse effect—a phenomenon crucially impacting Earth’s thermal balance. This principle explains how certain gases—like CO₂, CH₄, and H₂O vapor—increase heat retention near Earth's surface through absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation. Contrary to misconceptions suggesting otherwise, empirical data confirms the greenhouse effect's reality: satellite measurements show increased outgoing longwave radiation being absorbed by greenhouse gases; ground-based sensors detect rising temperatures correlated with higher concentrations of said gases. Moreover, historical records reveal a strong correlation between industrial-era CO₂ emission spikes and accelerated global warming trends—all underpinned by fundamental physics principles encapsulated within both laws of thermodynamics.
As part of nature's intricate web, water vapor plays dual roles—as both product and catalyst—that significantly influence local climates around globe. Its abundance ensures continuous generation via evaporation/boiling/sublimation cycles while facilitating removal through precipitation events. Despite its invisibility compared against condensed states (liquid/solid), water vapor remains pivotal across various ecosystems thanks largely to buoyancy properties enabling cloud formation above terrestrial surfaces. Since antiquity until modern era marked by Industrial Revolution advancements, mankind harnessed steamed-powered technologies extensively ranging from culinary applications up till complex infrastructures powering locomotives & factories alike!
Beyond earthly confines however lies another story altogether... Astronomical studies suggest widespread prevalence among celestial bodies spanning entire Milky Way galaxy—from inner rocky planets Mercury/Venus/Mars all way outward past outermost gas giants Jupiter/Saturn/Uranus/Neptune plus numerous moons orbiting therein! Indeed recent discoveries point towards possible existence beyond Solar System too given suitable exoplanetary environments conducive enough harboring sufficient quantities necessary sustaining lifeforms akin ours here home world!

In essence then we see clear demonstration illustrating harmonious interplay existing between two seemingly disparate scientific concepts—theoretical framework governing universal behavior alongside observable phenomena shaping everyday experiences—including those pertaining specifically towards understanding mechanisms underlying current anthropogenic-driven climate crisis facing humanity collectively moving forward into uncertain future ahead...
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Ratification is a principal 's approval of an act of its agent where the agent lacked authority to legally bind the principal . Ratification defines the international act whereby a state indicates its consent to be bound to a treaty if the parties intended to show their consent by such an act . In the case of bilateral treaties , ratification is usually accomplished by exchanging the requisite instruments , while in the case of multilateral treaties the usual procedure is for the depositary to collect the ratifications of all states , keeping all parties informed of the situation . The institution of ratification grants states the necessary time-frame to seek the required approval for the treaty on the domestic level and to enact the necessary legislation to give domestic effect to that treaty . The term applies to private contract law , international treaties , and constitutions in federations such as the United States and Canada . The term is also used in parliamentary procedure in deliberative assemblies .

Regenerative economics is an economic system that works to regenerate capital assets . A capital asset is an asset that provides goods and/or services that are required for , or contribute to , our well being . In standard economic theory , one can either `` regenerate '' one 's capital assets or consume them until the point where the asset can not produce a viable stream of goods and/or services . What sets regenerative economics apart from standard economic theory is that it takes into account and gives hard economic value to the principal or original capital assets -- the earth and the sun . We can not do much to affect the sun although we can value access to the sun in such areas where access can be influenced . Therefore , most of Regenerative Economics focuses on the earth and the goods and services it supplies .   Regenerative economics is completely comfortable within the capitalist economic framework . Recognizing the earth as the original capital asset places the true value on the human support system known as the environment . Not having this original value properly recognized has created the unsustainable economic condition referred to as uneconomic growth , a phrase coined by leading ecological economist and steady-state theorist Herman Daly , as stated in the book Reshaping the Built Environment . The authors of the regenerative economic theory believe that uneconomic growth is the opposite of regenerative economics .

In physics , Larmor precession ( named after Joseph Larmor ) is the precession of the magnetic moment of an object about an external magnetic field . Objects with a magnetic moment also have angular momentum and effective internal electric current proportional to their angular momentum ; these include electrons , protons , other fermions , many atomic and nuclear systems , as well as classical macroscopic systems . The external magnetic field exerts a torque on the magnetic moment ,  ,   where is the torque , is the magnetic dipole moment , is the angular momentum vector , is the external magnetic field , symbolizes the cross product , and is the gyromagnetic ratio which gives the proportionality constant between the magnetic moment and the angular momentum . The phenomenon is similar to the precession of a tilted classical gyroscope in an external torque-exerting gravitational field .

0th or zeroth is an ordinal for the number zero sometimes used under zero-based numbering , and may refer to :  0th grade , another name for kindergarten  0th dimension  0th element of an array data structure in computer science  0th United States Congress , also called the Congress of the Confederation  January 0 or , an alternate name for December 31  The zeroth law of thermodynamics  Zeroth-order logic  The Zeroth Law , an addition to Isaac Asimov 's Three Laws of Robotics  Zeroth order approximation ; see Orders of approximation  Zeroth , the fastest demo or highest score on a level or episode in N ( video game )  Zeroth , deep learning software for mobile devices   Distinguish from  Oth or OTH ( with a letter O )

In particle physics , the Dirac equation is a relativistic wave equation derived by British physicist Paul Dirac in 1928 . In its free form , or including electromagnetic interactions , it describes all spin - massive particles such as electrons and quarks for which parity is a symmetry . It is consistent with both the principles of quantum mechanics and the theory of special relativity , and was the first theory to account fully for special relativity in the context of quantum mechanics . It was validated by accounting for the fine details of the hydrogen spectrum in a completely rigorous way .   The equation also implied the existence of a new form of matter , antimatter , previously unsuspected and unobserved and which was experimentally confirmed several years later . It also provided a theoretical justification for the introduction of several component wave functions in Pauli 's phenomenological theory of spin ; the wave functions in the Dirac theory are vectors of four complex numbers ( known as bispinors ) , two of which resemble the Pauli wavefunction in the non-relativistic limit , in contrast to the Schrödinger equation which described wave functions of only one complex value . Moreover , in the limit of zero mass , the Dirac equation reduces to the Weyl equation .   Although Dirac did not at first fully appreciate the importance of his results , the entailed explanation of spin as a consequence of the union of quantum mechanics and relativity -- and the eventual discovery of the positron -- represents one of the great triumphs of theoretical physics . This accomplishment has been described as fully on a par with the works of Newton , Maxwell , and Einstein before him . In the context of quantum field theory , the Dirac equation is reinterpreted to describe quantum fields corresponding to spin - particles .

Decomposition potential or Decomposition voltage , in electrochemistry , refers to the minimum voltage ( difference in electrode potential ) between anode and cathode of an electrolytic cell that is needed for electrolysis to occur .   The voltage at which electrolysis is thermodynamically preferred is the difference of the electrode potentials as calculated using the Nernst equation . Often the actual voltage needed for electrolysis exceeds the thermodynamical value . The additional voltage is referred to as overpotential and is especially high in electrolysis reactions that involve gases , such as oxygen , hydrogen or chlorine . Increasing voltage above the decomposition potential can increase the rate of reaction . .

A radio acoustic sounding system ( RASS ) is a system for measuring the atmospheric lapse rate using backscattering of radio waves from an acoustic wave front to measure the speed of sound at various heights above the ground . This is possible because the compression and rarefaction of air by an acoustic wave changes the dielectric properties , producing partial reflection of the transmitted radar signal .  From the speed of sound , the temperature of the air in the planetary boundary layer can be computed .  The maximum altitude range of RASS systems is typically 750 meters , although observations have been reported up to 1.2 km in moist air .

In general , compliance means conforming to a rule , such as a specification , policy , standard or law . Regulatory compliance describes the goal that organisations aspire to achieve in their efforts to ensure that they are aware of and take steps to comply with relevant laws , polices , and regulations .  Due to the increasing number of regulations and need for operational transparency , organizations are increasingly adopting the use of consolidated and harmonized sets of compliance controls . This approach is used to ensure that all necessary governance requirements can be met without the unnecessary duplication of effort and activity from resources .

In the Grand Unified Theory of particle physics , the desert refers to a theorized gap in energy scales , between the TeV scale and the GUT scale , in which no interactions appear .   It can also be described as a gap in the lengths involved , with no new physics below 10 − 18 m ( the currently probed length scale ) and above 10 − 31 m ( the GUT length scale ) .   The idea of the desert was motivated by the observation of approximate , order of magnitude , gauge coupling unification at the GUT scale . Adding interactions at an intermediate scale generically disrupts the gauge coupling unification .

In Information theory , redundancy measures the fractional difference between the entropy of an ensemble , and its maximum possible value . Informally , it is the amount of wasted `` space '' used to transmit certain data . Data compression is a way to reduce or eliminate unwanted redundancy , while checksums are a way of adding desired redundancy for purposes of error detection when communicating over a noisy channel of limited capacity .


Question: Observations confirm that the second principle of thermodynamics aligns seamlessly with the greenhouse phenomenon, further substantiating our understanding of climate science dynamics. This consistency underpins how energy flows in Earth's atmosphere, supporting life as we know it while also highlighting potential impacts from human activities on long-term planetary health trajectories.

2nd Law of Thermodynamics & Greenhouse Effect Consistency
Indeed, the second principle of thermodynamics aligns seamlessly with observations surrounding the greenhouse effect – a phenomenon well-documented through scientific research. Essentially, this universal rule asserts that within any closed environment, disorder or entropy invariably escalates over periods; maintaining stability solely under conditions akin to perfect balance or reversibly occurring phenomena. Such progression embodies nature’s inherent unpredictability alongside temporal directionality disparities vis-à-vis forthcoming versus historical occurrences. Initially perceived empirically then postulated as foundational tenet governing thermal dynamics realm circa early nineteenth century courtesy pioneering physicist Sadi Carnot hailing France, subsequent interpretations proliferated extensively. Modern statistical mechanics - encompassing both classical plus quantum paradigms - elucidate underlying microcosmic rationale substantiating aforementioned assertion comprehensively.
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Determinism is the philosophical position that for every event there exist conditions that could cause no other event .   Determinism has many meanings in different fields :

In mathematics and physics , a deterministic system is a system in which no randomness is involved in the development of future states of the system . A deterministic model will thus always produce the same output from a given starting condition or initial state .

In physics , Larmor precession ( named after Joseph Larmor ) is the precession of the magnetic moment of an object about an external magnetic field . Objects with a magnetic moment also have angular momentum and effective internal electric current proportional to their angular momentum ; these include electrons , protons , other fermions , many atomic and nuclear systems , as well as classical macroscopic systems . The external magnetic field exerts a torque on the magnetic moment ,  ,   where is the torque , is the magnetic dipole moment , is the angular momentum vector , is the external magnetic field , symbolizes the cross product , and is the gyromagnetic ratio which gives the proportionality constant between the magnetic moment and the angular momentum . The phenomenon is similar to the precession of a tilted classical gyroscope in an external torque-exerting gravitational field .

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 .

Regenerative economics is an economic system that works to regenerate capital assets . A capital asset is an asset that provides goods and/or services that are required for , or contribute to , our well being . In standard economic theory , one can either `` regenerate '' one 's capital assets or consume them until the point where the asset can not produce a viable stream of goods and/or services . What sets regenerative economics apart from standard economic theory is that it takes into account and gives hard economic value to the principal or original capital assets -- the earth and the sun . We can not do much to affect the sun although we can value access to the sun in such areas where access can be influenced . Therefore , most of Regenerative Economics focuses on the earth and the goods and services it supplies .   Regenerative economics is completely comfortable within the capitalist economic framework . Recognizing the earth as the original capital asset places the true value on the human support system known as the environment . Not having this original value properly recognized has created the unsustainable economic condition referred to as uneconomic growth , a phrase coined by leading ecological economist and steady-state theorist Herman Daly , as stated in the book Reshaping the Built Environment . The authors of the regenerative economic theory believe that uneconomic growth is the opposite of regenerative economics .

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

David J. Thomson is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen 's University in Ontario and a Canada Research Chair in Statistics and Signal Processing , formerly a member of the technical staff at Bell Labs . He is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario , a Fellow of the IEEE and a Chartered Statistician . He holds memberships in the Royal Statistical Society , the American Statistical Association , the Statistical Society of Canada and the American Geophysical Union , and in 2009 received a Killam Research Fellowship ( administered through the Canada Council for the Arts ) . In 2010 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada .  In 2013 , he was awarded the Statistical Society of Canada impact award .   He is best known for creation of the multitaper method of spectral estimation , first published in complete form in 1982 in a special issue of Proceedings of the IEEE .  Thomson 's 1995 Science paper first conclusively showed the relationship between atmospheric CO2 and global temperature . Thomson and Bell Labs colleagues Carol G. Maclennan and Louis J. Lanzerotti authored a 1995 Nature paper in which they showed evidence that the magnetic signatures of the Sun 's normal modes permeate the interplanetary magnetic field as far as Jupiter . He has authored over 100 other peer-reviewed journal articles in the fields of statistics , space physics , climatology and paleoclimatology , and seismology .

Deposition is a thermodynamic process , a phase transition in which gas transforms into solid without passing through the liquid phase . The reverse of deposition is sublimation and hence sometimes deposition is called desublimation .   One example of deposition is the process by which , in sub-freezing air , water vapor changes directly to ice without first becoming a liquid . This is how snow forms in clouds , as well as how frost and hoar frost form on the ground or other surfaces . Another example is when frost forms on a leaf . For deposition to occur , thermal energy must be removed from a gas . When the leaf becomes cold enough , water vapor in the air surrounding the leaf loses enough thermal energy to change into a solid . Even though the air temperature may be below the dew point , the water vapor may not be able to condense spontaneously if there is no way to remove the latent heat . When the leaf is introduced , the supercooled water vapor immediately begins to condense , but by this point is already past the freezing point . This causes the water vapor to change directly into a solid .   Another example is the soot that is deposited on the walls of chimneys . Soot molecules rise from the fire in a hot and gaseous state . When they come into contact with the walls they cool , and change to the solid state , without formation of the liquid state . The process is made use of industrially in combustion chemical vapor deposition .   There is an industrial coatings process , known as evaporative deposition , whereby a solid material is heated to the gaseous state in a low-pressure chamber , the gas molecules travel across the chamber space and then condense to the solid state on a target surface , forming a smooth and thin layer on the target surface . Again , the molecules do not go through an intermediate liquid state when going from the gas to the solid . See also physical vapor deposition , which is a class of processes used to deposit thin films of various materials onto various surfaces .   Deposition releases energy and is an exothermic phase change .

Randomization is the process of making something random ; in various contexts this involves , for example :  generating a random permutation of a sequence ( such as when shuffling cards ) ;  selecting a random sample of a population ( important in statistical sampling ) ;  allocating experimental units via random assignment to a treatment or control condition ;  generating random numbers ( see Random number generation ) ; or  transforming a data stream ( such as when using a scrambler in telecommunications ) .   Randomization is not haphazard . Instead , a random process is a sequence of random variables describing a process whose outcomes do not follow a deterministic pattern , but follow an evolution described by probability distributions . For example , a random sample of individuals from a population refers to a sample where every individual has a known probability of being sampled . This would be contrasted with nonprobability sampling where arbitrary individuals are selected .

The theory of response reactions ( RERs ) or response equilibria was elaborated for the thermodynamic systems in which more than one equilibrium is established simultaneously . It is based on detailed analysis of the Hessian determinant . The theory derives the sensitivity coefficient as the sum of the contributions of individual RERs . Thus all phenomena which are in apparent contradiction to the Le Chatelier principle could be interpreted . With the help of RERs the equilibrium coupling was defined . RERs could be derived based either on the species . or on the stoichiometrically independent reactions of a parallel system . The set of RERs is unambiguous in a given system ; and the number of them ( M ) is , where S denotes the number of species and C refers to the number of components . In the case of three-component systems , RERs can be visualized on a triangle diagram .