Question: Although some specific instances exist where glaciers have shown growth, globally, the predominant pattern amongst ice caps indicates significant shrinkage as a result of climate change impacts.

 Glacier Retreat: An Overwhelming Trend Amidst Isolated Growth Cases
Across the globe, glaciers exhibit predominantly retreating trends despite occasional reports of localized expansion. These dynamic changes reflect complex interactions among regional climates, precipitation levels, and temperatures influenced heavily by anthropogenic activities leading to global warming. Notably, high-altitude environments such as those found within the majestic Himalayas experience significant impacts. Spanning approximately 2400 kilometers along its arc stretching through several nations—Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan—the Himalayan region harbors numerous towering summits surpassing altitudes above 7200 meters; indeed, Mount Everest reigns supreme amongst them all. Despite housing countless peaks reaching heights beyond imagination, recent studies reveal alarming signs indicating accelerated glacial shrinkage throughout much of this vast terrain. Contrary movements observed elsewhere cannot overshadow the overarching narrative characterized by widespread recession witnessed here and elsewhere around our changing planet.
While certain areas might witness slight increases attributed partly to increased snowfall events triggered occasionally amidst broader warming patterns, overall statistics paint quite another picture altogether—one dominated overwhelmingly by shrinking masses rather than expanding ones. Factors contributing significantly towards this phenomenon encompass rising air temperatures resulting directly from enhanced greenhouse effect coupled intricately alongside shifts occurring naturally yet exacerbated exponentially thanks largely owing to man-made interventions impacting delicate ecological balances maintained precariously since eons immemorial. Consequently, ecosystems reliant upon steady flows emanating seasonally from perennially frozen reservoirs face imminent threats posed urgently requiring immediate attention lest irreversible damages ensue irreparably compromising livelihoods dependent thereof spanning millions residing downstream regions far removed geographically albeit intimately connected hydrologically speaking. Thus emerges clearly defined imperative necessitating concerted international cooperation aimed specifically addressing root causes underlying current predicament facing humanity collectively bound together sharing common destiny unfolding rapidly before eyes transfixed witnessing firsthand consequences wrought forth unbridled exploitation unleashed unwittingly perhaps initially but now fully cognizant nonetheless bearing collective responsibility ensuring survival generations unborn inheriting legacy bestowed wisely stewardship exercised judiciously preserving heritage endowed generously nature bountiful awaiting discovery untold wonders hidden depths waiting patiently exploration undertaken responsibly safeguarding treasures enshrined lovingly mother earth nurturing cradle life eternal cycle uninterrupted continuity assured perpetuity ensured forevermore amen say we all Amen!

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A reef is a bar of rock , sand , coral or similar material , lying beneath the surface of water . Reefs may be up to 261 feet below the surface .   Many reefs result from abiotic processes -- deposition of sand , wave erosion planing down rock outcrops , and other natural processes -- but the best-known reefs are the coral reefs of tropical waters developed through biotic processes dominated by corals and calcareous algae . Artificial reefs such as shipwrecks are sometimes created to enhance physical complexity on generally featureless sand bottoms in order to attract a diverse assemblage of organisms , especially fish .

The Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l'environnement ( LSCE , Climate and Environment Sciences Laboratory ) is a laboratory for the study of climate and in particular climate change . It plays a very important role within the framework of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , which involves many of its researchers . It is very diversified because it includes modellers like experimenters , glaciologists as specialists in remote sensing or air quality study .   The climate scientist Valerie Masson-Delmotte is involved in the laboratory .

The Davis Peninsula is an elongated ice-covered peninsula , 3 nmi wide , between Reid Glacier and Northcliffe Glacier . It was discovered in November 1912 by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition under Mawson , who named it for Captain John King Davis .

Las Palmas Glacier is a glacier flowing west-northwest from Hurd Dome and terminating at Las Palmas Cove , South Bay , Livingston Island , Antarctica . The name was given by the Spanish Antarctic Expedition , about 1991 , after the ship Las Palmas of the Spanish Antarctic campaigns since 1988 .

Rhodiola rosea ( commonly golden root , rose root , roseroot , Aaron 's rod , Arctic root , king 's crown , lignum rhodium , orpin rose ) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae . It grows naturally in wild Arctic regions of Europe , including Britain , Asia and North America , and can be propagated as a groundcover . Although it has long been used in traditional medicine for several disorders , notably including treatment of anxiety and depression , there is little scientific evidence to verify these uses .

Ranvik Glacier is a broad glacier flowing into the southern part of Ranvik Bay in the southeast part of Prydz Bay . Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition ( 1936 -- 37 ) , and named Ranvikbreen ( Ranvik Glacier ) for its association with Ranvik Bay .   Category : Glaciers of Princess Elizabeth Land

Denali ( -LSB- dᵻˈnɑːli -RSB- ) ( also known as Mount McKinley , its former official name ) is the highest mountain peak in North America , with a summit elevation of 20310 ft above sea level . With a topographic prominence of 20156 ft and a topographic isolation of 4629 mi , Denali is the third most prominent and third most isolated peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua . Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska , Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve .   The Koyukon people who inhabit the area around the mountain have referred to the peak as `` Denali '' for centuries . In 1896 , a gold prospector named it `` Mount McKinley '' in support of then-presidential candidate William McKinley ; that name was the official name recognized by the United States government from 1917 until 2015 . In August 2015 , following the 1975 lead of the state of Alaska , the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the change of the official name of the mountain to Denali . Prior to this , most Alaskans already referred to the mountain as Denali .   In 1903 , James Wickersham recorded the first attempt at climbing Denali , which was unsuccessful . In 1906 , Frederick Cook claimed the first ascent , which was later proven to be false . The first verifiable ascent to Denali 's summit was achieved on June 7 , 1913 , by climbers Hudson Stuck , Harry Karstens , Walter Harper , and Robert Tatum , who went by the South Summit . In 1951 , Bradford Washburn pioneered the West Buttress route , considered to be the safest and easiest route , and therefore the most popular currently in use .   On September 2 , 2015 , the U.S. Geological Survey announced that the mountain is 20310 ft high , not 20320 ft , as measured in 1952 using photogrammetry .

Deacock Glacier is a glacier close west of Lavett Bluff on the south side of Heard Island in the southern Indian Ocean . Its terminus is between Cape Labuan and Long Beach . To the east of Deacock Glacier is Fiftyone Glacier , whose terminus is located between Lavett Bluff and Lambeth Bluff . To the west of Deacock Glacier is Gotley Glacier , whose terminus is located between Cape Arkona and Cape Labuan .

In many team sports , defence or defense is the action of preventing an opponent from scoring . The term may also refer to the tactics involved in defense , or a sub-team whose primary responsibility is defense . Similarly , a defense player or defender is a player who is generally charged with preventing the other team 's forwards from being able to bear down directly on their own team 's goalkeeper or goaltender . Such intentions exist in association football , ice hockey , water polo and many other sports .

Debris flows are geological phenomena in which water-laden masses of soil and fragmented rock rush down mountainsides , funnel into stream channels , entrain objects in their paths , and form thick , muddy deposits on valley floors . They generally have bulk densities comparable to those of rock avalanches and other types of landslides ( roughly 2000 kilograms per cubic meter ) , but owing to widespread sediment liquefaction caused by high pore-fluid pressures , they can flow almost as fluidly as water . Debris flows descending steep channels commonly attain speeds that surpass 10 meters per second ( more than 20 miles per hour ) , although some large flows can reach speeds that are much greater . Debris flows with volumes ranging up to about 100,000 cubic meters occur frequently in mountainous regions worldwide . The largest prehistoric flows have had volumes exceeding 1 billion cubic meters ( i.e. , 1 cubic kilometer ) . As a result of their high sediment concentrations and mobility , debris flows can be very destructive .   Notable debris-flow disasters of the twentieth century involved more than 20,000 fatalities in Armero , Colombia in 1985 and tens of thousands in Vargas State , Venezuela in 1999 .


Question: Although some specific instances exist where glaciers have shown expansion, the predominant pattern observed globally indicates that these massive ice formations are significantly contracting.

 Worldwide Retreat of Mountain Glaciers: An Indicator of Climate Change
Mountain glaciers around the globe serve as crucial sentinels of climate change, providing tangible evidence of shifting weather patterns and rising temperatures. These massive bodies of ice, formed through centuries-long cycles of snowfall exceeding melting, now face accelerated retreat across various continents. This phenomenon occurs predominantly outside the polar regions, affecting significant portions of Europe’s Alps, North America’s Rockies, South America’s Andes, Asia’s Himalayas, parts of Africa near Mount Kilimanjaro, and select areas in Oceania and Central Asia.

Glacier dynamics involve intricate interplays of ice deformation and movement influenced by gravitational pull, leading to characteristic formations like crevasses and seracs. However, contemporary challenges stem beyond mere physical transformations; they encompass critical ecological implications. Shrinking glaciers disrupt local ecosystems, impacting freshwater availability for both flora and fauna. Particularly in seasonally polar and temperate zones, glaciers act as natural reservoirs storing water throughout cooler months before releasing it gradually into rivers and lakes during warmer periods—a vital service amidst increasingly erratic rainfall patterns linked to climate variability.

The extensive coverage of glacial ice—approximately ten percent of Earth’s terrestrial area—is concentrated mostly within two colossal ice sheets spanning Antarctica and Greenland. Yet, smaller mountainous glaciers play disproportionate roles in regional hydrology, serving millions downstream who depend upon consistent flows for drinking, irrigation, hydropower generation, and sustaining aquatic life. Consequently, alterations in glacial volume directly correlate with shifts in river discharge volumes, influencing communities far removed from glaciated landscapes themselves.

Moreover, scientific research indicates strong correlations between changing glacial masses and broader atmospheric conditions. Factors such as increased precipitation intensity, higher ambient temperatures, reduced cloudiness allowing greater solar radiation penetration—all hallmarks of anthropogenic climate alteration—contribute significantly to observed declines in overall glacial extent globally. Thus, monitoring trends in glacier health offers valuable insights into planetary-scale environmental modifications necessitating urgent attention from policymakers aiming to mitigate adverse outcomes associated with unchecked carbon dioxide emissions and unsustainable development practices.

As sunlight penetrates deep into clear glacial ice devoid of entrapped air bubbles, shorter wavelengths get absorbed readily while longer ones pass relatively unimpeded until scattered back upwards imparting distinctive hues ranging from pale aquamarine close to surfaces down to vivid cobalt depths below. Henceforth, beholding majestic peaks adorned with shimmering azure mantles serves poignant reminders regarding humanity’s collective responsibility stewarding fragile cryospheric realms imperiled amid escalating threats posed by unabated greenhouse gas accumulations envelop

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 .

Deflation commonly refers to a decrease in the general price level , the opposite of inflation .   Deflation may also refer to :  A release or escape of air or gas from an inflatable , resulting in its shrinking or collapsing  The Great Deflation , a period of worldwide economic deflation occurring roughly between the years 1870 -- 1890  DEFLATE , a widely used lossless compression algorithm originating from the program PKZIP  Aeolian erosion , also called deflation  Deflation ( film ) , a 2001 short film  Dividing a polynomial by a linear factor which decreases its degree by one . This is done for example in the Jenkins -- Traub algorithm .  In philosophy , the use of a deflationary theory of truth , where the term truth is rejected as a real property of propositions .

The Density Contrast is a parameter used in galaxy formation to indicate where there are local enhancements in matter density .   It is believed that after inflation , although the universe was mostly uniform , some regions were slightly denser than others with contrast densities on the order of 1 trillionth . As the horizon distance expanded , the enclosed causally connected ( i.e. gravitationally connected ) masses increased until they reached the Jeans mass and began to collapse , which allowed galaxies , galaxy clusters , superclusters , and filaments to form .   Category : Physical cosmology  Category : Inflation ( cosmology )

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

Detoxification ( sometimes called body cleansing ) is a type of alternative medicine treatment which aims to rid the body of unspecified `` toxins '' -- accumulated substances that proponents claim have undesirable short-term or long-term effects on individual health . Activities commonly associated with detoxification include dieting , fasting , consuming exclusively or avoiding specific foods ( such as fats , carbohydrates , fruits , vegetables , juices , herbs , or water ) , colon cleansing , chelation therapy , and the removal of dental fillings .   The concept has received criticism from scientists and health organizations for its unsound scientific basis and lack of evidence for the claims they make . The `` toxins '' usually remain undefined , with little to no evidence of toxic accumulation in the patient . The British organisation Sense About Science has described some detox diets and commercial products as `` a waste of time and money '' , while the British Dietetic Association called the idea `` nonsense '' and a `` marketing myth '' .

Deuteronilus Mensae is a region on Mars 937 km across and centered at . It covers 344 ° -325 ° West and 40 ° -48 ° North . Deuteronilus region lies just to the north of Arabia Terra and is included in the Ismenius Lacus quadrangle . It is along the dichotomy boundary , that is between the old , heavily cratered southern highlands and the low plains of the northern hemisphere . The region contains flat-topped knobby terrain that may have been formed by glaciers at some time in the past . Deuteronilus Mensae is to the immediate west of Protonilus Mensae and Ismeniae Fossae . Glaciers persist in the region in modern times , with at least one glacier estimated to have formed as recently as 100,000 to 10,000 years ago . Recent evidence from the radar on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has shown that parts of Deuteronilus Mensae do indeed contain ice .

A recluse is a person who lives in voluntary seclusion from the public and society . The word is from the Latin recludere , which means `` shut up '' or `` sequester '' . Historically , the word referred to a hermit 's total isolation from the world . Examples are Symeon of Trier , who lived within the great Roman gate Porta Nigra with permission from the Archbishop of Trier , or Theophan the Recluse , the 19th-century Russian Orthodox monk who was later glorified as a saint . Celebrated figures who spent , or have spent , significant portions of their lives as recluses include Virgil , Michelangelo , Isaac Newton , Emily Brontë , J. D. Salinger , Emily Dickinson , Gustave Flaubert , Paul Cézanne , Nikola Tesla , Konstantin Tsiolkovsky , Marie Curie , Marcel Proust , Howard Hughes , Greta Garbo , Jackson Pollock , Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli , Jean-Luc Godard , Thomas Pynchon , John Swartzwelder , Paul Allen , Layne Staley and Michael Jackson .

A receipt is a written acknowledgment that a person has received money or property in payment following a sale or other transfer of goods or provision of a service . If the recipient of the payment is legally required to collect sales tax or VAT from the customer , the amount would be added to the receipt and the collection would be deemed to have been on behalf of the relevant tax authority . In many countries a retailer is required to include the sales tax or VAT in the displayed price of goods sold , from which the tax amount would be calculated at point of sale and remitted to the tax authorities in due course . Similarly , amounts may be deducted from amounts payable , as in the case of wage withholding taxes . On the other hand , tips or other gratuities given by a customer , for example in a restaurant , would not form part of the payment amount or appear on the receipt .   In some countries , it is obligatory for a business to provide a receipt to a customer confirming the details of a transaction . In most cases the recipient of money provides the receipt , but in some cases the receipt is generated by the payer , as in the case of goods being returned for a refund . A receipt is not the same as an invoice .   There is usually no set form for a receipt , such as a requirement that it be machine generated . Many point-of-sale terminals or cash registers can automatically produce receipts . Receipts may also be generated by accounting systems , be manually produced or generated electronically , for example if there is not a face-to-face transaction . To reduce the cost of postage and processing , many businesses do not mail receipts to customers , unless specifically requested or required by law , with some transmitting them electronically . Others , to reduce time and paper , may endorse an invoice , account or statement as `` Paid '' .

Laguna Glaciar ( Spanish for `` glacial lake '' ) is a lake in the Larecaja Province , La Paz Department , Bolivia . It located in the Illampu - Janq ' u Uma massif . Its surface area is 0.2 km ² . At an elevation of 5,038 m , it is the 19th highest lake in the world .

Rhone Glacier is a glacier lying west of Matterhorn Glacier and flowing south toward the junction of Lake Bonney and Taylor Glacier in Victoria Land . It was charted and named by the British Antarctic Expedition , 1910 -- 13 , under Robert Falcon Scott .


Question: Although some specific instances exist where glaciers have shown growth, the predominant pattern observed globally indicates that these icy formations are significantly receding.

 Glaciers: A Tale of Retreat Amidst Isolated Growth
While some remote areas witness unusual glacier expansion, the predominant narrative across the globe remains one of significant glacial retreat. These vast frozen rivers, once stable indicators of colder climates, now recede under the relentless pressure of rising temperatures. From the majestic peaks of Alaska to the distant reaches of Patagonia, the story unfolds consistently - shrinking ice masses tell tales of a warmer world. Yet amidst this overarching theme, peculiar pockets resist the trend; certain high-altitude regions report slight increases in ice coverage. Such anomalies do little to alter the broader picture painted by science—a clear indication that Earth’s cryosphere is undergoing profound changes, largely attributed to anthropogenic influences exacerbating planetary heating.

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Lanthanide contraction is a term used in chemistry to describe the greater-than-expected decrease in ionic radii of the elements in the lanthanide series from atomic number 57 , lanthanum , to 71 , lutetium , which results in smaller than otherwise expected ionic radii for the subsequent elements starting with 72 , hafnium . The term was coined by the Norwegian geochemist Victor Goldschmidt in his series `` Geochemische Verteilungsgesetze der Elemente '' .

A dimple ( also known as a gelasin ) is a small natural indentation in the flesh on a part of the human body , most notably in the cheek or on the chin .

__ 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 '' .

Kyrgyzstan ( -LSB- kɜːrɡɪˈstɑːn -RSB- ; Кыргызстан Kırgızstan ( -LSB- qɯrʁɯsˈstɑn -RSB- ) ; Киргизия ) , officially the Kyrgyz Republic ( Кыргыз Республикасы Kırgız Respublikası ; Кыргызская Республика Kyrgyzskaya Respublika ) , is a country in Central Asia . Landlocked and mountainous , Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north , Uzbekistan to the west and southwest , Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east . Its capital and largest city is Bishkek .   Kyrgyzstan 's recorded history spans over 2,000 years , encompassing a variety of cultures and empires . Although geographically isolated by its highly mountainous terrain , which has helped preserve its ancient culture , Kyrgyzstan has been at the crossroads of several great civilizations as part of the Silk Road and other commercial and cultural routes . Though long inhabited by a succession of independent tribes and clans , Kyrgyzstan has periodically fallen under foreign domination and attained sovereignty as a nation-state only after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 .   Since independence , Kyrgyzstan has officially been a unitary parliamentary republic , although it continues to endure ethnic conflicts , revolts , economic troubles , transitional governments and political conflict . Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States , the Eurasian Economic Union , the Collective Security Treaty Organization , the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation , the Turkic Council , the TÜRKSOY community and the United Nations .   Ethnic Kyrgyz make up the majority of the country 's 5.7 million people , followed by significant minorities of Uzbeks and Russians . Kyrgyz is closely related to other Turkic languages , although Russian remains widely spoken and is the official language , a legacy of a century of Russification . The majority of the population are non-denominational Muslims . In addition to its Turkic origins , Kyrgyz culture bears elements of Persian , Mongolian and Russian influence .

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

Ramorino Glacier is the 8.3 km long glacier situated northwest of upper Crosswell Glacier and southeast of Cervellati Glacier on the east slope of Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains , Antarctica . It flows northeastwards between Epperly Ridge and Shinn Ridge , and enters Crosswell Glacier northwest of Mount Segers . The feature was named by US-ACAN in 2006 after Maria Chiara Ramorino , manager of the Italian team that compiled and promulgated the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica , 1998-2006 .

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 .

Koro is a culture-specific syndrome delusional disorder in which an individual has an overpowering belief that one 's genitalia are retracting and will disappear , despite the lack of any true longstanding changes to the genitals . Koro is also known as shrinking penis , and it is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders . The syndrome occurs worldwide , and mass hysteria of genital-shrinkage anxiety has a history in Africa , Asia , and Europe . In the United States and Europe , the syndrome is commonly known as genital retraction syndrome . The condition can be diagnosed through psychological assessment along with physical examination to rule out genuine disorders of the genitalia that could be causing true retraction .

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 .

A cult image or idol is a material object , representing a deity , to which religious worship is directed . It is also controversially and pejoratively used by some Protestants to describe the Eastern Orthodox ( and , to a lesser extent , Catholic ) practice of worshipping the Christian God through the use of icons , a charge which these Christians reject . In a similarly controversial sense , it is also used by some Protestants to pejoratively describe various Catholic worship practices such as scapulars and the veneration of statues and flat images of the Virgin Mary and saints , which Catholics do not consider idolatry . Concern over idolatry is the driving force behind the various traditions of aniconism in Christianity .   Idolatry is consistently prohibited in the Hebrew Bible , including as one of the Ten Commandments and in the New Testament ( for example , most significantly in the Apostolic Decree recorded in ) . There is a great deal of controversy over the question of what constitutes idolatry and this has bearing on the visual arts and the use of icons and symbols in worship , and other matters . As in other Abrahamic religions the meaning of the term has been extended very widely by theologians . The Catechism of the Catholic Church states : `` Idolatry not only refers to false pagan worship ... Man commits idolatry whenever he honours and reveres a creature in place of God , whether this be gods or demons ( for example satanism ) , power , pleasure , race , ancestors , the state , money etc. '' Speaking of the effects of idolatry , Benedict XVI says , `` Worship of an idol , instead of opening the human heart to Otherness , to a liberating relationship that permits the person to emerge from the narrow space of his own selfishness to enter the dimensions of love and of reciprocal giving , shuts the person into the exclusive and desperate circle of self-seeking ''


Question: Although some specific instances show advancing ice masses, the predominant pattern observed across global glaciers indicates significant melting and shrinkage.

21st Century Glacier Retreat: A Global Trend
In recent decades, glacier retreat has become increasingly evident across various regions globally, marking significant changes in earth's cryosphere. Despite occasional reports of localized glacier expansion under specific conditions, the predominant narrative showcases widespread shrinkage. These observations underscore the impacts of rising temperatures attributed largely to anthropogenic activities. From Alaska’s majestic peaks to Patagonia’s vast expanses, and even Europe’s storied Alps, evidence points unmistakably toward accelerating deglaciation—a phenomenon closely tied to ongoing climate change discussions. Scientists emphasize understanding regional variations while recognizing overarching trends indicative of broader ecological shifts necessitating urgent attention.
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Derwael Ice Rise is 40 km long , 35 km wide and about 400 m tall ice rise in ice shelf off Princess Ragnhild Coast , Antarctica . Situated 70 km east of Breid Bay in northern part of Roi Baudouin Ice Shelf , directly in front of Western Ragnhild Glacier . Named for geodesist of Belgian Antarctic expedition Jean-Jacques Derwael .   Studies suggest that Derwael Ice Rise has remain relatively stable over the last millennia .

Redcliff Nunatak is a red granite nunatak , 630 m , rising about 4 nautical miles ( 7 km ) east of Mount Suess along the south flank of Mackay Glacier , in Victoria Land . Charted by the British Antarctic Expedition , 1910 -- 13 , and so named because of its color .    Category : Nunataks of Victoria Land  Category : Scott Coast

Dermatoglyphics ( from ancient Greek derma = skin , glyph = carving ) is the scientific study of fingerprints , lines , mounts , and shapes of hands . Dermatoglyphics refers to the formation of naturally occurring ridges on certain body parts , namely palms , fingers , soles and toes . These are areas where hair usually does not grow and these ridges allow for increased leverage when picking up objects or walking barefoot . The finger prints of both hands are not the same . They do not change size or shape throughout a person 's life , except in cases of serious injuries that scar the dermis . As a term , dermatoglyphics is used to distinguish it from the superficially similar pseudoscience of palmistry . However , in recent years , the scientific basis underlying dermatoglyphics has been questioned by the National Academy of Sciences in a 2009 report for relying on subjective comparisons instead of conclusions drawn from application of the scientific method .

Racine Nunatak is a nunatak , 960 m , located 3 nautical miles ( 6 km ) west of the lower part of Reedy Glacier and 7 nautical miles ( 13 km ) east-southeast of Berry Peaks . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1960-63 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Edward J. Racine , a member of the crew of the icebreaker Eastwind in Operation Deep Freeze 1967 .   Category : Nunataks of Marie Byrd Land

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

Demas Ice Tongue is a conspicuous ice tongue , about 20 nautical miles ( 40 km ) long , extending west from Abbot Ice Shelf of Peacock Sound into the Amundsen Sea . It was discovered by members of the United States Antarctic Service in flights from the Bear , February 1940 , and named after E.J. Demas ( d. 1979 ) , a member of the Byrd Antarctic Expeditions of 1928 -- 30 and 1933 -- 35 .

Lathrop Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon . The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range at an elevation generally above 8500 ft on the steep northeast slope of Mount Thielsen , an extinct shield volcano . Lathrop Glacier consists of two small bodies of ice , first discovered in 1966 , and is the southernmost glacier in the state of Oregon .

Lancing Glacier is a glacier 3 nmi long , flowing south from Mount Corneliussen and Smillie Peak to Newark Bay on the south side of South Georgia . It was surveyed by the South Georgia Survey in the period 1951 -- 57 , and named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for the Lancing ( formerly Flackwell ) , built in 1898 , and converted to a whale factory ship in 1923 . It was the first factory ship to be fitted with a slipway .

Lake Garda ( Lago di Garda -LSB- ˈlaːɡo di ˈɡarda -RSB- or Lago Bènaco , Benacus Lach de Garda Łago de Garda ) is the largest lake in Italy .  It is a popular holiday location and is located in northern Italy , about halfway between Brescia and Verona , and between Venezia and Milano . Glaciers formed this alpine region at the end of the last Ice Age . The lake and its shoreline are divided between the provinces of Verona ( to the south-east ) , Brescia ( south-west ) , and Trentino ( north ) . The name Garda , which the lake has been seen referred to in documents dating to the eighth century , comes from the town of the same name . It is the evolution of the Germanic word warda , meaning `` place of guard '' or `` place of observation . ''

Knobhead Moraine is a conspicuous moraine of large boulders to the north of Knobhead , Quartermain Mountains , in Victoria Land , Antarctica . It continues northward between the Cavendish Rocks and the western end of the Kukri Hills as a medial moraine in lower Taylor Glacier . The moraine was first observed by Lieutenant Albert B. Armitage , Royal Naval Reserve , second in command of the British National Antarctic Expedition , 1901 -- 04 , who named it in association with Knobhead .


Question: Indeed, there's been an observed increase in the pace of ice melting globally since the middle part of the twentieth century's last decade.

 Accelerating Melt Rates Since Mid-1970s: Evidence and Implications
Since the middle of the twentieth century, there has indeed been a noticeable acceleration in the global melt rate of ice masses. This phenomenon contributes significantly to rising sea levels, impacting both terrestrial landscapes and oceanic conditions globally. Thermal expansion of seawater combined with the accelerated melting of continental ice sheets and mountainous glaciers plays pivotal roles in elevating global mean sea levels. Notably, while the disintegration of floating ice structures doesn't substantially affect sea levels, its occurrence signals broader changes affecting stable ice formations.

At various geographical points around the globe, localized sea level fluctuations often deviate from the overall trend. These deviations result from diverse influences encompassing geologic movements, ground sinking (subsidence), tidal variations, current dynamics, storm surges, among others. Despite regional discrepancies, projections indicate ongoing sea level ascent throughout future centuries. Due to inherent lags within complex climate systems characterized by sluggish responses, contemporary scientific assessments estimate commitments to roughly two meters per degree Celsius of warming over millennia.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest synthesis report underscores expectations for continued sea elevation through the twenty-first century, potentially surpassing historical trends documented post-1971. Predictive models yield varying outcomes regarding pace and magnitude; however, consensus emerges concerning escalating velocities compared against recent decades' observations. For instance, United States National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration forecasts propose plausible ranges spanning half-a-meter up until multi-meters’ worth of global mean sea level augmentation before century-end. Such transformations pose significant challenges particularly targeting inhabitants residing along coastlines alongside vulnerable archipelagos besides ecological repercussions upon maritime biospheres.

A decoy is usually a person , device , or event meant as a distraction , to conceal what an individual or a group might be looking for . Decoys have been used for centuries most notably in game hunting , but also in wartime and in the committing or resolving of crimes .

Rainbow Glacier is located on the northeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington . Rainbow Glacier descends to nearly 4500 ft to the north of Lava Divide . In the middle of its course , Rainbow Glacier is connected to Park Glacier to its south and Mazama Glacier to the west . Between 1850 and 1950 , Rainbow Glacier retreated 4494 ft. During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979 , the glacier advanced 1679 ft but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 1345 ft.

The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite ( LCROSS ) was a robotic spacecraft operated by NASA . The mission was conceived as a low-cost means of determining the nature of hydrogen detected at the polar regions of the moon . Launched immediately after discovery of lunar water by Chandrayaan-1 , the main LCROSS mission objective was to further explore the presence of water ice in a permanently shadowed crater near a lunar polar region . It was successful in confirming water in the southern lunar crater Cabeus .   It was launched together with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter ( LRO ) on June 18 , 2009 , as part of the shared Lunar Precursor Robotic Program , the first American mission to the Moon in over ten years . Together , LCROSS and LRO form the vanguard of NASA 's return to the Moon , and are expected to influence United States government decisions on whether or not to colonize the Moon .   LCROSS was designed to collect and relay data from the impact and debris plume resulting from the launch vehicle 's spent Centaur upper stage ( and data collecting Shepherding Spacecraft ) striking the crater Cabeus near the south pole of the Moon .   Centaur had nominal impact mass of 2,305 kg ( 5,081 lb ) , and an impact velocity of about 9000 km/h , releasing the kinetic energy equivalent of detonating approximately 2 tons of TNT ( 8.86 GJ ) .   LCROSS suffered a malfunction on August 22 , depleting half of its fuel and leaving very little fuel margin in the spacecraft .   Centaur impacted successfully on October 9 , 2009 , at 11:31 UTC . The Shepherding Spacecraft descended through Centaur 's ejectate plume , collected and relayed data , impacting six minutes later at 11:37 UTC .   Contrary to media reports at the time , neither the impact nor its dust cloud could be seen from Earth , using the naked eye or telescopes .

L'Estaque , Melting Snow is a c. 1871 oil-on-canvas painting by French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne . It shows a view from the outskirts of L'Estaque , a small village near Marseille , with a steep hillside covered in a drift of melting snow underneath a foreboding dark grey sky . Filled with intense emotion , the painting has been described as similar to the work of Vincent van Gogh the following decade , and a painting more formally similar to early 20th-century than contemporaneous art . L'Estaque , Melting Snow was painted in a single session . It is one of only two snow-laden winter subjects Cézanne painted .   Cézanne moved to Provence in 1870 to evade military service during the Franco-Prussian War . He soon moved to L'Estaque , where he painted a number of landscapes . Critics differ in their interpretation of this painting , some see it as wholly personal , other as a response to the war with Prussia . Supporting the latter view , Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka saw the painting as making a statement on social and political transformation and wrote of the political context in which it was created , `` what is our response to those red-roofed houses which are held , as if in a vice , between a leaden sky and a sliding block of snow ? ''   The colors are oppressively dark , while the thickly painted , quick brushwork adds to the urgent violence of the scene . With the exception of the red rooftops and the greens of the trees in the foreground , the colors and the tones are monotonous and gloomy . The whites , greys and blacks are used mostly for emotional impact . Though L'Estaque , Melting Snow evidences Cézanne 's new-found facility in depicting the deep space of a landscape , it is marked by an emotional intensity closer in spirit to the turbulence of his early figure works than to the structural complexity of the later landscape paintings .   The diagonal of the hill cuts across the painting from left to right , dividing avalanche on one side and gloom on the other . The hill sweeps down until it rests just above the red roof of a barely visible house at its foot -- an effect that art critic Meyer Schapiro described as giving `` a rushing force to the image . '' The dark brown trees on the slope 's ledge have twisted trunks and rest on unsteady ground , while the trees in the mid-ground are painted in black and form a descending arch which moves inwards towards the center of the canvas before merging with the ominous overhanging clouds . Given the angle of the hill and the depth from which the houses are viewed , it is difficult to imagine where the observer is supposed to be positioned .   Writer Ronald Berman drew comparison between Cézanne 's treatment of this landscape and the way Ernest Hemingway imbues the Irati River in Navarre with emotional scope in his 1926 novel on the lost generation , The Sun Also Rises . In both , the landscape is subjective and the viewpoint of the observer is paramount -- the landscape is representational and perceived differently by each character . According to Berman , `` The foreground is the observer 's space '' . In the Cézanne , nature becomes an extension of the observer 's mental landscape , and in Hemingway it is a representation of each viewer 's need for inclusion within the natural order .

De Mensurabili Musica ( concerning measured music ) is a musical treatise from the early 13th century ( medieval period , c. 1240 ) and is the first of two treatises traditionally attributed to French music theorist Johannes de Garlandia ; The second of which was de plana musica ( Concerning Plainchant ) . The treatise was the first to explain a modal rhythmic system that was already in use at the time : the rhythmic modes . The six rhythmic modes set out by the treatise were all in triple time and were made from combinations of the note values longa ( long ) and brevis ( short ) and are given the names trochee , iamb , dactyl , anapest , spondaic and tribrach , although trochee , dactyl and spondaic were much more common . It is evident how influential Garlandia 's treatise was , due to the amount of theorists that used its ideas ; Much of the surviving music of the Notre Dame School from the 13th century bases itself on the rhythmic modes set out in De Mensurabili Musica .

A decimal ( also spelled decimel ) is a unit of area in India and Bangladesh approximately equal to 1/100 acre ( 40.46 m ² ) . After metrication in the mid-20th century by both countries , the unit became officially obsolete . Especially among the rural population in Northern Bangladesh and West Bengal , it is still in use . 1 decimal in Bihar equals to 435 sq feet .   The unit is also commonly used in Uganda , especially in urban areas where land-sales are booming and traded plots are getting smaller and smaller .

Deadmond Glacier is a glacier about 6 nmi long , flowing from the east side of Evans Peninsula on Thurston Island into Cadwalader Inlet . It was discovered by the U.S. Navy Bellingshausen Sea Expedition in February 1960 , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant Commander Robert B. Deadmond , executive officer of the USS Burton Island , forming part of this expedition .


Question: Indeed, there's been an escalation in worldwide ice melting rates that can be traced back to the middle of the twentieth century's last quarter. This acceleration highlights growing concerns over climate change impacts on our planet’s cryosphere.

 Accelerating Melt Rates Since Mid-1970s: Evidence of Rapid Climate Change
Since the middle of the twentieth century, there has been a notable acceleration in global ice melt rates, reflecting broader trends of climate change. Scientific consensus attributes much of this phenomenon to increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases resulting largely from human activities—chiefly burning fossil fuels. This accelerated melting affects various aspects of the environment, including glacial retreat, diminishing sea ice coverage, and alterations in permafrost conditions across high-latitude regions.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) affirms "extremely high confidence" regarding humanity’s role in exacerbating global temperatures post-mid-twentieth century—a period witnessing unparalleled shifts within historical meteorological data spanning two centuries alongside millennia-long palaeoclimatological indicators. Projections suggest continued warming throughout this century under different scenarios; even conservative estimates forecast additional increases ranging approximately +0.3°C -+1.7°C while higher-emission trajectories predict rises potentially exceeding +2.6°C –+4.8°C.
Impacts vary geographically yet encompass widespread phenomena such as thermal expansion leading to sea-level ascent, altered precipitation cycles fostering desertification tendencies near sub-tropical zones, amplified frequency/severity extremes (e.g., heatwaves/droughts/heavy precipitations), oceanic pH alteration endangering marine ecosystems, and heightened risks posed against terrestrial biota through disrupted ecological niches. Societal dimensions entail jeopardies impacting agricultural productivity amidst dwindling harvest outputs coupled with forced migration pressures emanating from inundation-threatened coastal settlements.
Mitigative strategies hinge upon curbing emissions via green energy adoption, adaptive measures geared toward resilience-building vis-a-vis anticipated adversities, alongside speculative geoengineering interventions aimed at artificially counterbalancing planetary warmth excesses. International cooperation manifests predominantly through frameworks akin to the Paris Agreement—an accord committed towards curtailing anthropogenically induced warming thresholds significantly lower compared historic benchmarks (<2.0 °C ideally striving ≤1.5 °C).
Public awareness concerning escalating environmental challenges remains variable globally; however, recent surveys indicate growing apprehension particularly amongst younger demographics advocating urgent action against looming threats attributable to unchecked GHG discharges into biospheric reservoirs. Notwithstanding divergent perspectives prevalent especially within influential economic blocs (U.S./China), collective endeavors remain indispensable prerequisites safeguarding fragile ecospheres imperiled amid ongoing anthropocene epoch transitions.

The 16th century begins with the Julian year 1501 and ends with either the Julian or the Gregorian year 1600 ( depending on the reckoning used ; the Gregorian calendar introduced a lapse of 10 days in October 1582 ) .   It is regarded by historians as the century in which the rise of the West occurred .  During the 16th century , Spain and Portugal explored the world 's seas and opened worldwide oceanic trade routes . Large parts of the New World became Spanish and Portuguese colonies , and while the Portuguese became the masters of Asia 's and Africa 's Indian Ocean trade , the Spanish opened trade across the Pacific Ocean , linking the Americas with Asia .   This era of colonialism established mercantilism as the leading school of economic thought , where the economic system was viewed as a zero-sum game in which any gain by one party required a loss by another . The mercantilist doctrine encouraged the many intra-European wars of the period and arguably fueled European expansion and imperialism throughout the world until the 19th century or early 20th century .   In Europe , the Protestant Reformation gave a major blow to the authority of the papacy and the Roman Catholic Church . European politics became dominated by religious conflicts , with the groundwork for the epochal Thirty Years ' War being laid towards the end of the century . In Italy , Luca Pacioli published the first work ever on accounting and Galileo Galilei made the first thermometer . In England , the Italian Alberico Gentili wrote the first book on public international law and divided secularism from canon law and Roman Catholic theology .   In the Middle East , the Ottoman Empire continued to expand , with the Sultan taking the title of Caliph , while dealing with a resurgent Persia . Iran and Iraq were caught by major popularity of the once-obscure Shiite sect of Islam under the rule of the Safavid dynasty of warrior-mystics , providing grounds for a Persia independent of the majority-Sunni Muslim world .   China evacuated the coastal areas , because of Japanese piracy . Japan was suffering a severe civil war at the time .   Mughal Emperor Akbar extended the power of the Mughal Empire to cover most of the South Asian sub continent . His rule significantly influenced arts , and culture in the region .   Copernicus proposed the heliocentric universe , which was met with strong resistance , and Tycho Brahe refuted the theory of celestial spheres through observational measurement of the 1572 appearance of a Milky Way supernova . These events directly challenged the long-held notion of an immutable universe supported by Ptolemy and Aristotle , and led to major revolutions in astronomy and science .

Deflation commonly refers to a decrease in the general price level , the opposite of inflation .   Deflation may also refer to :  A release or escape of air or gas from an inflatable , resulting in its shrinking or collapsing  The Great Deflation , a period of worldwide economic deflation occurring roughly between the years 1870 -- 1890  DEFLATE , a widely used lossless compression algorithm originating from the program PKZIP  Aeolian erosion , also called deflation  Deflation ( film ) , a 2001 short film  Dividing a polynomial by a linear factor which decreases its degree by one . This is done for example in the Jenkins -- Traub algorithm .  In philosophy , the use of a deflationary theory of truth , where the term truth is rejected as a real property of propositions .

De-icing is defined as removal of snow , ice or frost from a surface . Anti-icing is understood to be the application of chemicals that not only de-ice , but also remain on a surface and continue to delay the reformation of ice for a certain period of time , or prevent adhesion of ice to make mechanical removal easier .

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 .


Question: Over the last half-century, there has been an escalation in cosmic ray measurements; hence, should these rays impact worldwide temperature patterns, their current role would be contributing to a chilling phenomenon rather than heating.

 Cosmic Ray Influence on Climate
Cosmic rays, high-energy particles originating from outer space, have intrigued scientists regarding their impact on Earth’s climate. Over recent decades, cosmic ray counts have indeed risen, potentially affecting cloud formation through ion-nucleation mechanisms. If cosmic rays significantly influence global temperatures, historical data suggests they might contribute to a slight cooling trend rather than exacerbating warmth. However, compared to human-driven climate alterations – chiefly greenhouse gas emissions – cosmic influences remain relatively minor contributors. Anthropogenic activities continue dominating contemporary climate trends, leading to widespread concerns about global warming. Despite this, understanding how cosmic phenomena interact with terrestrial atmospheres remains crucial for comprehensive climate modeling. Scientists acknowledge complexities involved when assessing various atmospheric interactions; thus far, empirical evidence points overwhelmingly toward human actions being chief instigators behind rapid climate shifts witnessed within last half-century. Nevertheless, continued research into cosmic radiation dynamics offers valuable insights complementing broader studies aimed at mitigating anthropogenically induced environmental challenges.
While cosmic rays' role in climate modulation cannot be ignored entirely, current consensus underscores necessity focusing mitigation strategies predominantly upon curbing excessive GHG discharges emanating largely via industrial combustion processes. Addressing root causes linked directly to escalating planetary thermal averages necessitates concerted global cooperation ensuring sustainable development pathways prioritizing renewable energy sources alongside stringent regulatory frameworks governing pollutive practices across diverse economic sectors. Ultimately achieving stabilization targets outlined under Paris Agreement framework hinges critically upon collective commitment transcending geopolitical boundaries fostering collaborative initiatives designed safeguarding ecological integrity preserving habitable conditions generations ahead. Concurrently acknowledging existence lesser-known variables influencing meteorological equilibria encourages holistic investigative approaches enhancing predictive capabilities informing adaptive measures countering multifaceted repercussions arising interconnected web life-sustaining ecosystems.

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The ΛCDM ( Lambda cold dark matter ) or Lambda-CDM model is a parametrization of the Big Bang cosmological model in which the universe contains a cosmological constant , denoted by Lambda ( Greek Λ ) , associated with dark energy , and cold dark matter ( abbreviated CDM ) . It is frequently referred to as the standard model of Big Bang cosmology because it is the simplest model that provides a reasonably good account of the following properties of the cosmos :  the existence and structure of the cosmic microwave background  the large-scale structure in the distribution of galaxies  the abundances of hydrogen ( including deuterium ) , helium , and lithium  the accelerating expansion of the universe observed in the light from distant galaxies and supernovae   The model assumes that general relativity is the correct theory of gravity on cosmological scales .  It emerged in the late 1990s as a concordance cosmology , after a period of time when disparate observed properties of the universe appeared mutually inconsistent , and there was no consensus on the makeup of the energy density of the universe .   The ΛCDM model can be extended by adding cosmological inflation , quintessence and other elements that are current areas of speculation and research in cosmology .   Some alternative models challenge the assumptions of the ΛCDM model . Examples of these are modified Newtonian dynamics , modified gravity and theories of large-scale variations in the matter density of the universe .

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

Raymond A. Heising ( August 10 , 1888 - January 1965 ) was an American radio and telephone pioneer .   Heising was born in Albert Lea , Minnesota , graduated in 1912 in electrical engineering from the University of North Dakota , and in 1914 received his master 's degree from the University of Wisconsin -- Madison . From 1914 until his retirement in 1953 , Dr. Heising worked for the Western Electric Company and Bell Labs , and subsequently as a consulting engineer and patent agent .   Heising played a major role in the development of military radio telephone systems in World War I , and for transoceanic and ship-to-shore public communications . He also conducted research on ultra-short waves , electronics , and piezoelectric devices , and invented important modulation systems including the constant potential system , the grid modulation system , the rectifier modulation system used in carrier telephony , and the constant-current or Heising modulation system , which was standard on most early radio telephone transceivers .   Heising held over 100 patents , including those on Class C amplifiers and diode-triode detector amplifier circuits , and was a Fellow of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and American Physical Society . He was awarded the 1921 IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award , the Modern Pioneer Award from the National Association of Manufacturers in 1940 , an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota in 1947 , and the Radio Club of America 's Armstrong Medal in 1954 .

Kosmopoisk ( `` Космопо́иск '' , full name : Общеросси́йская нау́чно - иссле́довательская обще́ственная организа́ция , ОНИОО , translated `` All-Russian Research Public Organization '' ) , also known as Spacesearch , is a self-styled group with interests in ufology , cryptozoology , and other mystery investigations . It started in 1980 , and expanded in 2001 to an international movement . In 2004 , it registered under the name All-Russian Scientific Organization . Many of the activities are in the form of expeditions to sites that are reputed to have extraterrestrial activity or unusual creatures .

This year was known as the ` Year Without a Summer ' because of low temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere , the result of the Mount Tambora volcanic eruption in Indonesia in 1815 . The sulfur from this eruption reflected the sun 's rays and caused severe global cooling , catastrophic in some locations .

The Kramatorsk radiological accident was a radiation accident that happened in Kramatorsk , Ukrainian SSR from 1980 to 1989 . In 1989 , a small capsule containing highly radioactive caesium-137 was found inside the concrete wall of an apartment building , with a surface gamma radiation exposure dose rate of 1800 R/year .   It is believed that the source , originally a part of a measurement device ( most likely a level meter ) , was lost in the late 1970s and ended up mixed with material used to construct the building in 1980 .   Over 9 years , two families lived in the apartment . By the time the capsule was discovered , 6 residents of the building had died from leukemia and 17 more had received varying doses of radiation . The accident was detected only after the residents requested that the level of radiation be measured in the apartment by a health physicist .   The address where the accident occurred is Gvardeytsiv Kantemirovtsiv Street , Building 7 , Apartment 85 , between apartments 85 and 52 .

Radiofrequency coils ( RF coils ) are the receivers , and sometimes also the transmitters , of radiofrequency ( RF ) signals in equipment used in magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) .   The MR signal in MRI is produced by the process of resonance , which is the result of radiofrequency coils . They consist of two electromagnetic coils , the transmitter and receiver , which generate the field and receive the resulting signal . Atomic nuclei of interest in MRI studies have their own resonant frequencies , in the radiofrequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum .   Although the electromagnetic fields produced by the transmitting coil are in the RF range of tens of megahertz ( often in the shortwave radio portion of the electromagnetic spectrum ) at powers usually exceeding the highest powers used by amateur radio , there is very little RF interference produced by the MRI machine . The reason for this is that the MRI is a very poor radio transmitter , and is without an antenna . The RF frequency electromagnetic field produced in the `` transmitting coil '' is a magnetic near-field with very little associated changing electric field component ( such as all conventional radio wave transmissions have ) . Thus , the high-powered electromagnetic field produced in the MRI transmitter coil does not produce much electromagnetic radiation at its RF frequency , and the RF power is confined to the coil space and not radiated as `` radio waves . '' Thus , the transmitting coil is a good EM near-field generator at radio frequency , but a poor EM radiation transmitter at radio frequency .   The receiver coil picks up the RF electromagnetic radiation produced by nuclear relaxation inside the subject . The signal acquired by the coil is an induced emf , and is not the result of picking up radio waves . This is a common misconception , and unfortunately , has propagated through the literature . MRI scanners are generally situated in metal mesh lined rooms which act as Faraday cages . )

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 .

`` Deeper , Deeper , Deeper Still '' is the sixth episode of the American documentary television series Cosmos : A Spacetime Odyssey . It premiered on April 13 , 2014 on Fox and aired on April 14 , 2014 on National Geographic Channel . The episode explores the smallest particles in the universe , where host Neil deGrasse Tyson `` hunts for elusive neutrinos and the distant , early universe . '' The episode features the underground neutrino laboratory , Super-Kamiokande , located underneath Mount Kamioka in Japan .   The episode received a 1.3 / 4 in the 18-49 rating/share , with 3.49 million American viewers watching on Fox .

Rachel Sussman ( born 1975 ) is an American contemporary artist and photographer based in Brooklyn . She graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York with a BFA , studied at the Bard College MFA program , and began a practice-based fine arts PhD at Central Saint Martins in London . Sussman is a Guggenheim and MacDowell Colony Fellow , spoke about her work at the TEDGlobal conference in 2010 , and was a 2016 TED Resident . Sussman 's interdisciplinary project `` The Oldest Living Things in the World , '' has been featured in the media all over the world , including the New Yorker , New York Times , Wall Street Journal , CNN , The Guardian , NPR 's Picture Show , New Scientist , as well as publications in China , Brazil , New Zealand , and throughout Europe .   In 2008 critic Jerry Saltz cited her work as the `` best photography that slipped under the radar '' in New York Magazine , having stated in the exhibition review : `` These stately pictures quiet the soul : You enter a reverie wondering how these organisms managed to live so long and if there 's anything in them that might help us stave off the inevitable ... Sussman brings you to the place where science , beauty , and eternity meet '' Sussman continues to make artwork about connecting personal time to cosmic time through new installation-based works . These include a sand mandala of the Cosmic Microwave Background at the New Museum Los Gatos , the destruction of which was covered by WIRED Magazine , a handwritten timeline of the history of the spacetime continuum at MASS MoCA , and Sidewalk Kintsukuroi , a contemporary take on the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold , at the Des Moines Art Center .   Sussman is a 2016-2017 artist in residence with the SETI Institute .


Question: Over the last five decades, there has been an escalation in cosmic radiation levels; hence, should these rays indeed impact worldwide climate patterns, their current consequence would be inducing a chilling trend globally. This assertion maintains the original's structure while slightly altering word choice for variety: "escalation" instead of "increase," "worldwide climate patterns" rather than "global temperatures," and "chilling trend" as opposed to "cooling effect." The sentence still conveys that higher cosmic ray counts could potentially lead to cooler climates on Earth.

 Recent Trends in Cosmic Ray Counts: Implications for Climate Change
Over the last five decades, cosmic ray measurements indicate a notable rise in their incidence upon Earth’s upper atmosphere. If we consider cosmic rays' hypothesized role in influencing cloud formation – thereby impacting global temperatures through albedo effects – then any observed uptick should theoretically correlate with cooler climates globally. Given historical data showing fluctuations alongside solar cycles and geomagnetic field variations, understanding how contemporary increases might affect current weather patterns becomes crucial. However, amidst anthropogenic influences dominating recent climate trends, discerning direct links remains challenging; nonetheless, continued monitoring offers insights into complex atmospheric interactions potentially mitigating some aspects of ongoing global warming concerns.
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Radiation and Public Health Project is a nonprofit educational and scientific organization founded in 1985 by Jay M. Gould , a statistician and epidemiologist , and Ernest Sternglass . The `` shoestring organization '' with `` offices mainly on -LSB- Joseph J. Mangano 's -RSB- kitchen table '' was established to examine the relationships between low-level nuclear radiation and public health and question the safety of nuclear power .   As of November 2010 , Radiation and Public Health Project members have published 27 medical journal articles on health risks from radioactive exposures to nuclear reactors and weapons tests . RPHP studies have claimed elevated rates of childhood , thyroid , and other cancers near reactors .   According to a 2003 article in The New York Times , the group 's work has been controversial , and had little credibility with the scientific establishment . Similarly the work of the Radiation and Public Health Project has been criticized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission : `` Numerous peer-reviewed scientific studies do not support the RPHP 's claims . NRC finds there is little or no credibility in the RHP 's studies '' . In an April 2014 article in Popular Science , Sarah Epstein referred to the group 's work as `` junk science '' and disputed the group 's peer-reviewed publications as being insufficiently evaluated .

Kramers ' law is a formula for the spectral distribution of X-rays produced by an electron hitting a solid target . The formula concerns only bremsstrahlung radiation , not the element specific characteristic radiation . It is named after its discoverer , the Dutch physicist Hendrik Anthony Kramers .   The formula for Kramers ' law is usually given as the distribution of intensity ( photon count ) against the wavelength of the emitted radiation :   The constant K is proportional to the atomic number of the target element , and is the minimum wavelength given by the Duane -- Hunt law .   The intensity described above is a particle flux and not an energy flux as can be seen by the fact that the  integral over values from to is infinite . However , the  integral of the energy flux is finite .   To obtain a simple expression for the energy flux , first change variables from ( the wavelength ) to  ( the angular frequency ) using and also using  . Now is that quantity which is integrated over from 0 to to get the total number ( still infinite ) of photons , where :   The energy flux , which we will call ( but which may also be referred to as the `` intensity '' in conflict with the above name of ) is obtained by multiplying the above by the energy :   for   for .   It is a linear function that is zero at the maximum energy .

In physics , especially quantum field theory , regularization is a method of modifying observables which have singularities in order to make them finite by the introduction of a suitable parameter called regulator . The regulator , also known as a `` cutoff '' , models our lack of knowledge about physics at unobserved scales ( e.g. scales of small size or large energy levels ) . It compensates for ( and requires ) the possibility that `` new physics '' may be discovered at those scales which the present theory is unable to model , while enabling the current theory to give accurate predictions as an `` effective theory '' within its intended scale of use .   It is distinct from renormalization , another technique to control infinities without assuming new physics , by adjusting for self-interaction feedback .   Regularization was for many decades controversial even amongst its inventors , as it combines physical and epistemological claims into the same equations . However it is now well-understood and has proven to yield useful , accurate predictions .

Day-age creationism , a type of old Earth creationism , is an interpretation of the creation accounts in Genesis . It holds that the six days referred to in the Genesis account of creation are not ordinary 24-hour days , but are much longer periods ( from thousands to billions of years ) . The Genesis account is then reconciled with the age of the Earth . Proponents of the day-age theory can be found among both theistic evolutionists , who accept the scientific consensus on evolution , and progressive creationists , who reject it . The theories are said to be built on the understanding that the Hebrew word yom is also used to refer to a time period , with a beginning and an end and not necessarily that of a 24-hour day .   The differences between the young Earth interpretation of Genesis and modern scientific theories such as Big Bang , abiogenesis , and common descent are significant . The young Earth interpretation says that everything in the universe and on Earth was created in six 24-hour days , estimated to have occurred some 6,000 years ago . Modern scientific observations , however , put the age of the universe at 13.8 billion years and the Earth at 4.5 billion years , with various forms of life , including humans , being formed gradually over time .   The day-age theory attempts to reconcile these views by believing that the creation `` days '' were not ordinary 24-hour days , but actually lasted for long periods of time ( as day-age implies , the `` days '' each lasted an age ) . According to this view , the sequence and duration of the creation `` days '' may be paralleled to the scientific consensus for the age of the earth and the universe .

The ΛCDM ( Lambda cold dark matter ) or Lambda-CDM model is a parametrization of the Big Bang cosmological model in which the universe contains a cosmological constant , denoted by Lambda ( Greek Λ ) , associated with dark energy , and cold dark matter ( abbreviated CDM ) . It is frequently referred to as the standard model of Big Bang cosmology because it is the simplest model that provides a reasonably good account of the following properties of the cosmos :  the existence and structure of the cosmic microwave background  the large-scale structure in the distribution of galaxies  the abundances of hydrogen ( including deuterium ) , helium , and lithium  the accelerating expansion of the universe observed in the light from distant galaxies and supernovae   The model assumes that general relativity is the correct theory of gravity on cosmological scales .  It emerged in the late 1990s as a concordance cosmology , after a period of time when disparate observed properties of the universe appeared mutually inconsistent , and there was no consensus on the makeup of the energy density of the universe .   The ΛCDM model can be extended by adding cosmological inflation , quintessence and other elements that are current areas of speculation and research in cosmology .   Some alternative models challenge the assumptions of the ΛCDM model . Examples of these are modified Newtonian dynamics , modified gravity and theories of large-scale variations in the matter density of the universe .

In physics generally , ram pressure is a pressure exerted on a body that is moving through a fluid medium . It causes a drag force to be exerted on the body . For incompressible flow it is given by :     where is the pressure , is the density of the fluid and the relative velocity between the body and the fluid ; this is the stagnation pressure without static pressure .

A definite description is a denoting phrase in the form of `` the X '' where X is a noun-phrase or a singular common noun . The definite description is proper if X applies to a unique individual or object . For example : `` the first person in space '' and `` the 42nd President of the United States of America '' , are proper . The definite descriptions `` the person in space '' and `` the Senator from Ohio '' are improper because the noun phrase X applies to more than one thing , and the definite descriptions `` the first man on Mars '' and `` the Senator from some Country '' are improper because X applies to nothing . Improper descriptions raise some difficult questions about the law of excluded middle , denotation , modality , and mental content .

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

The 1913 Great Meteor Procession occurred on February 9 , 1913 . It was a unique meteoric phenomenon reported from locations across Canada , the northeastern United States , and Bermuda , and from many ships at sea , including eight off Brazil , giving a total recorded ground track of over 7,000 miles ( 11,000 km ) . The meteors were particularly unusual in that there was no apparent radiant , that is to say , no point in the sky from which the meteors appeared to originate . The observations were analysed in detail , later the same year , by the astronomer Clarence Chant , leading him to conclude that as all accounts were positioned along a great circle arc , the source had been a small , short-lived natural satellite of the Earth .   John A. O'Keefe , who conducted several studies of the event , proposed that the meteors should be referred to as the Cyrillids , in reference to the feast day of Cyril of Alexandria ( February 9 in the Roman Catholic calendar from 1882 -- 1969 ) .

Radio Science is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Geophysical Union and co-sponsored by the International Union of Radio Science . It contains original scientific contributions on radio-frequency electromagnetic-propagation and its applications . Its full aims and scope read :  Contributions covering measurement , modelling , prediction and forecasting techniques pertinent to fields and waves - including antennas , signals and systems , the terrestrial and space environment and radio propagation problems in radio astronomy - are welcome . Contributions may address propagation through , interaction with , and remote sensing of structures , geophysical media , plasmas , and materials , as well as the application of radio frequency electromagnetic techniques to remote sensing of the Earth and other bodies in the solar system .  Volumes for the years 1966 through 1968 were issued by the Environmental Science Services Administration ( ESSA ) , the precursor of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) , in cooperation with the United States National Committee of the International Scientific Radio Union , so they are not available from the current publisher .