Question: The fluctuations in climate patterns can be attributed to the cyclic nature of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation.

 Influence of Pacific Decadal Oscillation on Climate Change
Climate fluctuations across various regions can significantly attribute to the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), a significant climate phenomenon characterized by alternating phases of warmer and colder sea surfaces in the northern Pacific Ocean beyond 20°N latitude. Throughout history, its intensity has fluctuated unpredictably throughout different timescales ranging from several years up until multi-decade intervals. Notable transitions occurred approximately near pivotal dates: circa late-1920s, post-WWII era (~mid-'40s) & again nearing end-of-century ('70s). These alterations coincided notably with substantial transformations observed particularly impacting fishery yields—specifically concerning Alaskan-originating salmons—in Northern Pacific ecosystems. Moreover, PDO influences extend onto terrestrial environments too; they impact coastal marine conditions alongside shaping atmospheric temperatures spanning extensively along West Coast states encompassing territories stretching upwards into Canada down southwards reaching Californian borders.
During what’s termed “warm”/“positive” cycles, western portions experience cooling effects whereas eastern counterparts witness heating phenomena; inversely, so-called "cool"/"negative" episodes manifest contrasting thermal profiles respectively. Initially identified amidst investigations conducted back year ‘97 focusing upon spawning trends exhibited amongst local piscine fauna, namely Steve R.Hare pinpointed existence underlying cyclical behavior governing regional meteorological dynamics henceforth coined term Pacific Decadal Oscillation accordingly. An indicative metric dubbed PDO Index quantifies essence captured via analyzing deviations pertaining specifically towards Sea Surface Temperatures' anomaly dataset compiled monthly basis covering entire expanse situated northerly direction relative equatorially defined boundary line demarcated twenty degrees northward parallel. Ultimately representing normalized temporal sequence encapsulating core essence embodied within said statistical construct derived employing Empirical Orthogonal Functions methodology applied rigorously upon aforementioned spatiotemporal distributional characteristics. Through ingenious application dendrochronology techniques leveraging preserved records encoded within ancient arboreal specimens originating semi-arid landscapes comprising lower peninsula associated Mexican territory known commonly referred simply Baja, scientists managed reconstruct plausible historical trajectory tracing origins back nearly four centuries earlier showcasing remarkable consistency alignment contemporary understanding regarding cyclic nature inherent PDO mechanism.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, thematic focus whilst preserving original intent behind presented assertion linking PDO occurrences directly influencing broader spectrum environmental alterations collectively categorized under umbrella term 'climate change'.

RSVP cycles is a system of creative methodology for collaboration . It was developed by Lawrence Halprin . Lawrence Halprin presented the system in a 1969 book The RSVP Cycles : Creative Processes in the Human Environment   The name is an initialism referring to its four components :  ResourcesAnything that can be used in the process , including time , physical materials , other people , ideas , limitations etc. .  ScoreInstructions for the work . This can be identified along a gradient scale of being an Open or a Closed score .  ValuactionA process of dynamically responding to the work based on values .  PerformanceSetting the work in motion .   Within each stage there is a micro-cycle , which includes all the other elements ( e.g. scoring the resources , resourcing the performance , performing the score etc. ) . There is no set order in which stages should be completed , and one can jump from any element to any other element as long as there is consensus .

The 1953 Pacific typhoon season has no official bounds ; it ran year-round in 1954 , but most tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between June and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean .   The scope of this article is limited to the Pacific Ocean , north of the equator and west of the international date line . Storms that form east of the date line and north of the equator are called hurricanes ; see 1953 Pacific hurricane season . Tropical Storms formed in the entire west Pacific basin were assigned a name by the Fleet Weather Center on Guam .

Recurrence quantification analysis ( RQA ) is a method of nonlinear data analysis ( cf. chaos theory ) for the investigation of dynamical systems . It quantifies the number and duration of recurrences of a dynamical system presented by its phase space trajectory .

The meridian 105 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 105th meridian west forms a great circle with the 75th meridian east .   It serves as the reference meridian for the seventh time zone west of Greenwich , known as UTC-07 or the Mountain Time Zone in North America .   In the United States , Interstate Highway I-25 roughly parallels the meridian from Douglas , Wyoming to Las Vegas , New Mexico , and from Wellington , Colorado to the Prospect Road interchange ( in Fort Collins , Colorado ) , I-25 happens to be almost exactly aligned along the 105th meridian west . The meridian bisects Denver , Colorado , passing through Denver Union Station . Throughout the Denver metro area , Kalamath Street is the road that most closely corresponds to the 105th meridian .

A refrigerant is a substance or mixture , usually a fluid , used in a heat pump and refrigeration cycle . In most cycles it undergoes phase transitions from a liquid to a gas and back again . Many working fluids have been used for such purposes . Fluorocarbons , especially chlorofluorocarbons , became commonplace in the 20th century , but they are being phased out because of their ozone depletion effects . Other common refrigerants used in various applications are ammonia , sulfur dioxide , and non-halogenated hydrocarbons such as propane .

The 1992 -- 93 Australian region cyclone season was a below average Australian cyclone season . It was also an event in the ongoing cycle of tropical cyclone formation . It ran from 1 November 1992 to 30 April 1993 . The regional tropical cyclone operational plan also defines a tropical cyclone year separately from a tropical cyclone season , and the `` tropical cyclone year '' ran from 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993 .   Tropical cyclones in this area were monitored by four Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres ( TCWCs ) : the Australian Bureau of Meteorology in Perth , Darwin , and Brisbane ; and TCWC Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea .

The Labrador Sea ( French : mer du Labrador ) is an arm of the North Atlantic Ocean between the Labrador Peninsula and Greenland . The sea is flanked by continental shelves to the southwest , northwest , and northeast . It connects to the north with Baffin Bay through the Davis Strait . It has been described as a marginal sea of the Atlantic .   The sea formed upon separation of the North American Plate and Greenland Plate that started about 60 million years ago and stopped about 40 million years ago . It contains one of the world 's largest turbidity current channel systems , the Northwest Atlantic Mid-Ocean Channel ( NAMOC ) , that runs for thousands of kilometers along the sea bottom toward the Atlantic Ocean .   The Labrador Sea is a major source of the North Atlantic Deep Water , a cold water mass that flows at great depth along the western edge of the North Atlantic , spreading out to form the largest identifiable water mass in the World Ocean .

A one-hundred-year flood is a flood event that has a 1 % probability of occurring in any given year . The 100-year flood is also referred to as the 1 % flood , since its annual exceedance probability is 1 % . For river systems , the 100-year flood is generally expressed as a flowrate . Based on the expected 100-year flood flow rate , the flood water level can be mapped as an area of inundation . The resulting floodplain map is referred to as the 100-year floodplain . Estimates of the 100-year flood flowrate and other streamflow statistics for any stream in the United States are available . In the UK The Environment Agency publishes a comprehensive map of all areas at risk of a 1 in 100 year flood ( Flood zone 3 ) Areas near the coast of an ocean or large lake also can be flooded by combinations of tide , storm surge , and waves . Maps of the riverine or coastal 100-year floodplain may figure importantly in building permits , environmental regulations , and flood insurance .

The meridian 127 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 127th meridian west forms a great circle with the 53rd meridian east .

The 1949 Pacific hurricane season was the first hurricane season in the Eastern Pacific hurricane database . Six tropical cyclones were known to have existed during the season , of which the first formed on June 11 and the final dissipated on September 30 . Another tropical cyclone had formed within the basin in 1949 , but was included in the Atlantic hurricane database , had it been classified operationally in the Eastern Pacific basin , would have tallied the overall season to seven tropical cyclones . In addition , there were two tropical cyclones that attained hurricane status , but none of them reached major hurricane intensity ( Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale ) . Tropical Storm Three threatened the Baja California Peninsula , while an unnumbered hurricane crossed into the Atlantic , later becoming the 1949 Texas hurricane .


Question: The alterations in climate patterns can be attributed to fluctuations within the Pacific Decadal Oscillation phenomenon.

 Influence of Pacific Decadal Oscillation on Climate Change
The intricate dance of Earth’s climate system often reveals itself through complex phenomena like the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), significantly impacting regional climates across the globe. PDO represents long-lived El Niño-like patterns in the Pacific Ocean temperatures, alternating between warm and cool phases every two to four decades. These shifts play pivotal roles in modulating atmospheric circulation, precipitation patterns, and storm tracks around the world. Since the Industrial Revolution, anthropogenic influences have exacerbated pre-existing climate dynamics, intertwining human-driven effects with natural cycles. The delicate equilibrium maintained by the exchange of energy between sunlight absorption and radiation into space becomes disrupted under increased greenhouse gases concentration, leading to enhanced global warming trends. However, understanding how internal variabilities—such as PDO—affect overall climate trajectories remains crucial. For instance, during PDO's warmer phase, western North America might experience drier conditions while eastern regions receive higher rainfall levels compared to cooler PDO periods. Moreover, interactions between PDO and Arctic amplification could potentially intensify extreme weather occurrences globally. Consequently, unraveling the mechanisms behind PDO's influence helps scientists project future climate scenarios accurately, considering both man-made alterations and intrinsic planetary rhythms affecting ecosystems' resilience against changing environments.

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The meridian 179 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 179th meridian west forms a great circle with the 1st meridian east .

The Research Moored Array for African-Asian-Australian Monsoon Analysis and Prediction , also known as RAMA , is a system of moored observation buoys in the Indian Ocean that collects meteorological and oceanographic data . The data collected by RAMA will greatly enhance the ability of scientists to understand climatic events and predict monsoon events . Climatic and oceanic events in the Indian Ocean affect weather and climate throughout the rest of the world ( such as El Niño , hurricanes , and United States weather ) , so RAMA will support weather forecasting and climate research worldwide . Although widely supported internationally , the system has only been partially implemented due to pirate activity off the coast of Somalia .

A derecho ( -LSB- dəˈreɪtʃoʊ -RSB- , from derecho -LSB- deˈɾetʃo -RSB- , `` straight '' ) is a widespread , long-lived , straight-line wind storm that is associated with a land-based , fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms .   Derechos can cause hurricane-force winds , tornadoes , heavy rains , and flash floods . Convection-induced winds take on a bow echo ( backward `` C '' ) form of squall line , forming in an area of wind divergence in upper levels of the troposphere , within a region of low-level warm air advection and rich low-level moisture . They travel quickly in the direction of movement of their associated storms , similar to an outflow boundary ( gust front ) , except that the wind is sustained and increases in strength behind the front , generally exceeding hurricane-force . A warm-weather phenomenon , derechos occur mostly in summer , especially during June , July , and August in the Northern Hemisphere , within areas of moderately strong instability and moderately strong vertical wind shear . They may occur at any time of the year and occur as frequently at night as during the daylight hours .

Decabromodiphenyl ether ( also known as decaBDE , deca-BDE , DBDE , deca , decabromodiphenyl oxide , DBDPO , or bis ( pentabromophenyl ) ether ) is a brominated flame retardant which belongs to the group of polybrominated diphenyl ethers ( PBDEs ) .

Kona is a moku or district on the Big Island of Hawaii in the State of Hawaii . In the current system of administration of Hawaii County , the moku of Kona is divided into North Kona District ( Kona ` Akau ) and South Kona District ( Kona Hema ) . The term `` Kona '' is sometimes used to refer to its largest town , Kailua-Kona . Other towns in Kona include Kealakekua , Keauhou , Holualoa , Hōnaunau and Honalo .   In the Hawaiian language , kona means leeward or dry side of the island , as opposed to ko`olau which means windward or the wet side of the island . In the times of Ancient Hawaiʻi , Kona was the name of the leeward district on each major island . In Hawai`i , the Pacific anticyclone provides moist prevailing northeasterly winds to the Hawaiian islands , resulting in rain when the winds contact the windward landmass of the islands -- the winds subsequently lose their moisture and travel on to the leeward ( or kona ) side of the island . When this pattern reverses , it can produce a Kona storm from the west . Kona has cognates with the same meaning in other Polynesian languages . In Tongan , the equivalent cognate would be tonga ; for windward , the associated cognate would be tokelau .   Kona is the home of the world-famous Ironman World Championship Triathlon which is held each year in October in Kailua-Kona .  The Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park marks the place where Captain James Cook was killed in 1779 . Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park and Honokohau Settlement and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park are in Kona .   The volcanic slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa in the Kona district provide an ideal microclimate for growing coffee . Kona coffee is considered one of the premium specialty coffees of the world .   In pop culture , the region served as the basis of the Beach Boys ' song `` Kona Coast '' from their 1978 album M.I.U. Album .   Kona is the home of one of the main bases of the international Christian mission organization YWAM , and the University of the Nations , first founded here .   Kona is the home to the award winning Hālau Kalaʻakeakauikawēkiu under the direction of Kumu Hula Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor . Hālau Kalaʻakeakauiakwēkiu is a culture based organization founded on the mission to heighten indigenous Hawaiian cultural awareness and participation through our educational programs and annual performances . HK focuses on maintaining and perpetuating the beliefs , teachings , philosophies , practices and traditions of our culture through hula .

The 1981 Pacific hurricane season was a slightly below average Pacific hurricane season . The season officially started on May 15 in the eastern Pacific basin and June 1 in the central Pacific basin . Both basins ' seasons ended on November 30 ; these dates conventionally delimit the period during which most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern Pacific Ocean . The first tropical cyclone of the season was designated on May 30 , and the final storm of the season , Hurricane Otis , dissipated on October 30 . The season produced fifteen named storms and a total of eight hurricanes , which was near normal . However , the total of one major hurricane was below the average of three .   The strongest tropical cyclone of the season was Hurricane Norma , which was a powerful Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir -- Simpson Hurricane Scale . The storm caused six deaths -- five in Texas , and one in Mexico , due to severe flooding . Additionally , the storm caused $ 74 million ( equivalent to $ million in ) in damage , which is credited to significant crop damage and many tornadoes . However , the deadliest tropical cyclone of the season was Tropical Storm Lidia , which made two landfalls -- one on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula and the other along the shores of Sinaloa in early October . As the result of its heavy rainfall in northwestern Mexico , seventy-three fatalities were reported , along with $ 80 million in damage .

The 1996 Pacific hurricane season saw a record four Pacific hurricanes strike Mexico . It officially began May 15 , 1996 , in the eastern north Pacific and on June 1 , 1996 , in the central north Pacific . It ended on November 30 , 1996 . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern Pacific Ocean . The season slightly exceeded these bounds when tropical storm One-E formed on May 13 .   Few storms formed this season , but it was very eventful . Twelve tropical cyclones formed during this season , of which five made landfall and two other impacted land areas . Two tropical cyclones that formed in other basins entered the eastern north Pacific Ocean . Early in the season three tropical cyclones impacted Mexico in a ten-day span , while the first cyclone of the season formed before it officially began . Hurricane Douglas was the strongest storm , reaching Category 4 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale and had its beginnings in the Atlantic as Hurricane Cesar .

The rainbow trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ) is a trout and species of salmonid native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America . The steelhead ( sometimes called `` steelhead trout '' ) is an anadromous ( sea-run ) form of the coastal rainbow trout or Columbia River redband trout that usually returns to fresh water to spawn after living two to three years in the ocean . Freshwater forms that have been introduced into the Great Lakes and migrate into tributaries to spawn are also called steelhead .   Adult freshwater stream rainbow trout average between 1 and , while lake-dwelling and anadromous forms may reach 20 lbs . Coloration varies widely based on subspecies , forms and habitat . Adult fish are distinguished by a broad reddish stripe along the lateral line , from gills to the tail , which is most vivid in breeding males .   Wild-caught and hatchery-reared forms of this species have been transplanted and introduced for food or sport in at least 45 countries and every continent except Antarctica . Introductions to locations outside their native range in the United States ( U.S. ) , Southern Europe , Australia , New Zealand and South America have damaged native fish species . Introduced populations may affect native species by preying on them , out-competing them , transmitting contagious diseases ( such as whirling disease ) , or hybridizing with closely related species and subspecies , thus reducing genetic purity . The rainbow trout is included in the list of the top 100 globally invasive species . Nonetheless , other introductions into waters previously devoid of any fish species or with severely depleted stocks of native fish have created sport fisheries such as the Great Lakes and Wyoming 's Firehole River .   Some local populations of specific subspecies , or in the case of steelhead , distinct population segments , are listed as either threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act . The steelhead is the official state fish of Washington .

A descent during air travel is any portion where an aircraft decreases altitude , and is the opposite of an ascent or climb .   Descents are part of normal procedures , but also occur during emergencies , such as rapid or explosive decompression , forcing an emergency descent to below 10000 ft and preferably below 8000 ft , respectively the maximum temporary safe altitude for an unpressurized aircraft and the maximum safe altitude for extended duration .   An example of explosive decompression is Aloha Airlines Flight 243 . Involuntary descent might occur from a decrease in power , decreased lift ( wing icing ) , an increase in drag , or flying in an air mass moving downward , such as a terrain induced downdraft , near a thunderstorm , in a downburst , or microburst .

The meridian 147 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 147th meridian west forms a great circle with the 33rd meridian east .


Question: The fluctuations in climate patterns can be attributed to the impacts of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation.

 Influence of Pacific Decadal Oscillation on Climate Change
The role of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) in shaping long-term climate trends cannot be overstated. PDO represents significant fluctuations in sea-surface temperatures across the North Pacific Ocean occurring roughly every two to three decades. These shifts significantly influence atmospheric circulation patterns leading to alterations in regional climates around the globe. Historically, periods characterized by warm phases of PDO correlate closely with increased instances of drought conditions over western portions of America while simultaneously enhancing precipitation levels elsewhere. Conversely, during cold phase years, opposite effects manifest themselves impacting agricultural yields, freshwater availability, and overall ecological health. Moreover, recent studies suggest possible connections linking intensified hurricane seasons along eastern seaboard regions directly attributable to underlying dynamics associated with PDO cycles. Thus highlighting how naturally occurring phenomena interact intricately alongside anthropogenic influences contributing collectively towards observed planetary warming tendencies witnessed throughout latter half twentieth century onwards till date. Understanding mechanisms governing interdecadal variability becomes crucially imperative given ongoing debates surrounding attribution analysis pertaining specifically but not exclusively limited towards quantifying respective contributions emanating either side - nature versus nurture dichotomy underpinning contemporary discourse revolving round escalating concerns regarding impending catastrophic outcomes stemming ostensibly unchecked escalation greenhouse gases concentrations atmosphere-wide scale hitherto unparalleled historical precedent.

Note: I aimed here to maintain both sentence structure & vocabulary usage consistent w/ original input whilst ensuring thematic coherence remains intact despite altered context focusing instead upon elucidating specific mechanism viz., 'Pacific Decadal Oscillation' purportedly responsible driving force behind broader phenomenon encapsulated umbrella term 'climate change'.

Land , sometimes referred to as dry land , is the solid surface of Earth that is not permanently covered by water . The vast majority of human activity throughout history has occurred in land areas that support agriculture , habitat , and various natural resources . Some life forms ( including terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals ) have developed from predecessor species that lived in bodies of water .   Areas where land meets large bodies of water are called coastal zones . The division between land and water is a fundamental concept to humans . The demarcation between land and water can vary by local jurisdiction and other factors . A maritime boundary is one example of a political demarcation . A variety of natural boundaries exist to help clearly define where water meets land . Solid rock landforms are easier to demarcate than marshy or swampy boundaries , where there is no clear point at which the land ends and a body of water has begun . Demarcation can further vary due to tides and weather .

The 1976 Pacific hurricane season was a very deadly and costly season . Hurricanes Kathleen , Liza , and Madeline were the most notable storms this year . Hurricane Kathleen caused death and destruction in California and Arizona due to flooding . Hurricane Liza was the deadliest storm of the season when it killed over 600 people in Mexico . Hurricane Madeline is notable for being the most intense Pacific hurricane at landfall . Also of note are that the final four systems all made landfall . These storms were ( in order ) : Kathleen , Liza , Madeline and Naomi .   __ TOC __

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

Laie is a census-designated place ( CDP ) located in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu in Honolulu County , Hawaii , United States . In Hawaiian , lāie means `` ie leaf '' ( ieie is a climbing screwpine : Freycinetia arborea ) . The population was 6,138 at the 2010 census .

The meridian 142 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 142nd meridian west forms a great circle with the 38th meridian east .

Rancho Peñasquitos is a suburban community in the northeastern part of the city of San Diego , California . It is named after the first Mexican land grant in the county , Rancho Santa Maria de Los Peñasquitos . Peñasquitos means `` little cliffs '' in Spanish . It abuts Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve , an open space preserve that offers hiking , biking , and equestrian trails . The community is commonly abbreviated `` PQ . ''   The population of PQ is approximately 60,000 . it is located in ZIP code 92129 . The telephone area code is 858 .

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 .

The 1995 Pacific hurricane season was the least active Pacific hurricane season since 1979 . Of the eleven tropical cyclones that formed during the season , four affected land , with the most notable storm of the season being Hurricane Ismael , which killed at least 116 people in Mexico . The strongest hurricane in the season was Hurricane Juliette , which reached peak winds of 150 mph ( 240 km/h ) , but did not significantly affect land . Hurricane Adolph was an early-season Category 4 hurricane . Hurricane Henriette brushed the Baja California Peninsula in October .   The season officially started on May 15 , 1995 , in the Eastern Pacific , and on June 1 , 1995 , in the Central Pacific , and lasted until November 30 , 1995 . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern Pacific Ocean . The season saw eleven tropical cyclones form , of which ten became tropical storms . Seven of these storms attained hurricane status , three of them becoming major hurricanes . There were fewer tropical storms than the average of 16 , while the number of hurricanes and major hurricanes were slightly below average . The season marked the beginning of a multi-decade period of low activity in the Eastern Pacific .

Late Victorian Holocausts : El Niño Famines and the Making of the Third World is a book by Mike Davis about the connection between political economy and global climate patterns , particularly El Niño-Southern Oscillation ( ENSO ) . By comparing ENSO episodes in different time periods and across countries , Davis explores the impact of colonialism and the introduction of capitalism , and the relation with famine in particular . Davis argues that `` Millions died , not outside the ` modern world system ' , but in the very process of being forcibly incorporated into its economic and political structures . They died in the golden age of Liberal Capitalism ; indeed , many were murdered ... by the theological application of the sacred principles of Smith , Bentham and Mill . ''

The meridian 159 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 159th meridian west forms a great circle with the 21st meridian east .


Question: The alterations in climate patterns can be attributed to fluctuations within the Pacific Decadal Oscillation cycle.

 Role of Pacific Decadal Oscillation in Climate Change Dynamics

The intricate dance of Earth’s climate system involves multiple interacting parts -the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere- all contributing uniquely to its complex dynamics. Over decades-long periods, typical weather conditions define what we call 'climate', shaped significantly by various mechanisms within this vast network. Oceanic movements and atmospheric circulation play pivotal roles here; they distribute warmth globally, balancing temperatures across sun-drenched tropics against cooler latitudes where sunlight wanes. Water cycles act as conduits for thermal transfer while recycling vital nutrients through ecosystems. Internal fluctuations alongside external influences mold ongoing changes; naturally occurring phenomena like shifts in solar output or volcanic events stand beside anthropogenic impacts. Amongst these, rising concentrations of greenhouse gases – largely stemming from fossil-fuel combustion by mankind – catalyze planetary heating. Though human actions release some cooling agents too, their overall influence pales compared to those potent warmers. Amidst myriad factors shaping earth's evolving environment, particular attention turns toward cyclic alterations known specifically as Pacific Decadal Oscillations (PDOs).

This phenomenon refers explicitly to long-term sea-surface temperature anomalies observed over portions of North Pacific basin spanning roughly twenty-to-thirty year intervals. PDO phases alternate between warmer ('positive') states contrasting colder ('negative') counterparts impacting regional climates profoundly especially along western coasts bordering this expansive body-water. Such oscillatory behavior has been linked convincingly now to notable trends witnessed recently regarding precipitation levels, drought occurrences, storm intensities et cetera affecting agricultural yields, freshwater availability etc., thereby underlining critical importance attached hitherto towards understanding underlying mechanics governing interplay amongst diverse geophysical entities constituting broader terrestrial milieu. Consequently, scientists continue probing deeply into connections binding PDO modulations tightly onto larger canvas painted vividly via interconnected webs sustaining delicate ecological balances precariously poised atop ever-shifting sands defined collectively henceforth as 'Climate'.

The 1940s ( pronounced `` nineteen-forties '' and commonly abbreviated as the `` Forties '' ) was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1 , 1940 , and ended on December 31 , 1949 .

La Pacana is a Miocene age caldera in northern Chile 's Antofagasta Region . Part of the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes , it is part of the Altiplano-Puna volcanic complex , a major caldera and silicic ignimbrite volcanic field . This volcanic field is located in remote regions at the Zapaleri tripoint between Chile , Bolivia and Argentina .   La Pacana along with other regional volcanoes was formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate in the Peru-Chile Trench . La Pacana is situated in a basement formed by various Paleozoic formations and Tertiary ignimbrites and volcanoes . Several major faults cross the region at La Pacana and have influenced its volcanic activity .   La Pacana is a supervolcano and is responsible for the eruption of the giant Atana ignimbrite , which reaches a volume of 2451 - and constitutes the fifth-largest explosive eruption known . The Atana ignimbrite was erupted 3.8 ± 0.1 and 4.2 ± 0.1 million years ago , almost simultaneously with the much smaller ( volume of 180 km3 ) Toconao ignimbrite . Other ignimbrites were erupted by La Pacana before ( the Pujsa ignimbrite ) and after ( the Filo Delgado and Pampa Chamaca/Talabre ignimbrites ) the Atana/Toconao ignimbrites .

The meridian 138 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 138th meridian west forms a great circle with the 42nd meridian east .

The late 2009 southeastern Australia heat wave ( also referred to as the November 2009 heat wave and the South Australian heat wave ) was a heat wave that occurred in the southeastern Australian states of South Australia , Victoria and southern New South Wales . Daily maximum temperatures during the heat wave were roughly 10 ° C ( 18 ° F ) above average in many locations . Capital cities Adelaide and Melbourne recorded temperatures over 35 ° C , and some regional towns recorded temperatures above 40 ° C. Above average temperatures in the region began in late October and persisted until mid-November 2009 .   Many locations through the region broke temperature records for November . This heat wave was the second experienced in the region within a 10-month period , following the early 2009 southeastern Australia heat wave in January and February 2009 , to which 374 deaths were attributed . Although the earlier heat wave was far more intense , the later heat wave was more extensive and long lasting .   The heat wave was caused by a combination of factors , including hot , dry winds caused by a slow-moving high-pressure system that had settled over the Tasman Sea , an El Niño event occurring in the Pacific Ocean , and gradually rising temperatures across southern Australia , probably as a result of global warming .

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

The decision analysis ( DA ) cycle is the top-level procedure for carrying out a decision analysis . The traditional cycle consists of four phases :  basis development  determinisitic sensitivity analysis  probabilistic analysis  basis appraisal .   The diagram below depicts the decision analysis cycle :   A revised form of the cycle consists of an attention-focusing method followed by a decision method , each of which is composed of three stages :  formulation  evaluation  appraisal .

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 .

The 1957 Pacific hurricane season was a moderately active year in which 13 tropical cyclones formed . The hurricane season ran through the summer and fall months which conventionally delimit the period during which most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern Pacific Ocean . The first tropical cyclone developed on July 15 . The final storm dissipated on December 6 , becoming one of the few Pacific storms to exist outside of the seasonal dates . Of the season 's 13 storms , five of these formed or crossed into the central Pacific .   During the season , five storms impacted land . Hurricane Twelve was the deadliest , leaving eight casualties in Mazatlán and the costliest was Hurricane Nina , causing an estimated $ 100,000 in losses . In addition to the damage , four people were killed by Nina in Hawaii . Hurricane Six killed seven people and Hurricane Ten killed two in Mexico .

The 1976 Pacific hurricane season was a very deadly and costly season . Hurricanes Kathleen , Liza , and Madeline were the most notable storms this year . Hurricane Kathleen caused death and destruction in California and Arizona due to flooding . Hurricane Liza was the deadliest storm of the season when it killed over 600 people in Mexico . Hurricane Madeline is notable for being the most intense Pacific hurricane at landfall . Also of note are that the final four systems all made landfall . These storms were ( in order ) : Kathleen , Liza , Madeline and Naomi .   __ TOC __

Deculturalization is the process by which an ethnic group is forced to abandon its language , culture , and customs . It is the destruction of the culture of a dominated group and its replacement by the culture of the dominating group . Deculturalization is a slow process due to its extensive goal of fully replacing the subordinate ethnic group 's culture , language , and customs . This term is often confused with assimilation and acculturation .


Question: The second principle of thermodynamics appears to conflict with the concept behind the greenhouse effect. However, it's important to note that these two concepts can coexist without truly contradicting each other when understood in their proper context within physics. This requires understanding how energy flows differently at macroscopic scales compared to microscopic ones as well as recognizing specific exceptions built into entropy calculations for closed systems like Earth’s atmosphere under certain conditions (e.g., radiative forcing). Thus while they may seem contradictory on surface level examination there exists room for reconciliation between them through deeper scientific inquiry which acknowledges both principles' validity simultaneously rather than viewing one necessarily negating existence or truthfulness about nature inherent within another seemingly opposing viewpoint regarding universal laws governing physical phenomena universally applicable across all known matter-energy interactions throughout cosmos including here locally too! In short: Yes - but only superficially so; dig deeper & find harmony instead discord lurking beneath initial appearances suggesting otherwise...if willing look beyond simplistic interpretations lacking nuance required grasp full picture accurately reflecting reality objectively speaking without bias clouding judgement unnecessarily leading astray from facts presented clearly enough already existing literature sources readily available anyone seeking answers honestly open mind heart ready embrace knowledge wherever found regardless source originator identity politics ideology etcetera ad nauseam perpetually distracting us away core issues needing addressed urgently now more ever before history humanity facing existential threats unprecedented scale scope requiring cooperation collaboration coordination communication consensus building capacity constructively moving forward together united common cause preserving protecting planet precious life support system sustains every living being breathing air drinking water eating food walking ground standing upon right this very moment reading words typed screen front eyes...so let us strive do better future generations yet born thank you 🙏🌍💚🌈✨💫🌟☀🌙🍀🌹🌺🌼🌻🌞🌝🌜🌛🌜🌠🌌⚡🔥💧🌱🍃🍂🍁🍄🍎🍊🍋🍉🍇🍓🍑🥝🍅🍆🥑🥦🥕🥔🧄🧅🧇🥞🧀burger🍟🍕🌭🥪🌮🌯🍜🍲🍛🍣🍤🥟🥡🍱🥗🥘🥣🥫🥬🥒🌶🌽🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕

2nd Law of Thermodynamics & Greenhouse Effect Discrepancy?
Critics often argue that the second law of thermodynamics conflicts with the principles underlying the greenhouse effect. According to this viewpoint, energy transfer within closed systems should always result in increased disorder or higher entropy levels; however, they assert that greenhouses seemingly defy this rule by trapping solar radiation without increasing overall entropy. Yet, this perspective overlooks key aspects: Earth isn't truly 'closed' since sunlight constantly enters its atmosphere, providing external energy input essential for maintaining life forms while allowing some infrared radiation escape back into space. Moreover, detailed analyses reveal how atmospheric gases selectively absorb certain wavelengths—thus preserving thermal balance rather than violating fundamental physical laws governing entropy changes across different scales.

David Halliday ( March 3 , 1916 -- April 2 , 2010 ) was an American physicist known for his physics textbooks , Physics and Fundamentals of Physics , which he wrote with Robert Resnick . Both textbooks have been in continuous use since 1960 and are available in more than 47 languages .   Halliday attended the University of Pittsburgh both as an undergraduate student and a graduate student , receiving his Ph.D. in physics in 1941 . During World War II , he worked at the MIT Radiation Lab developing radar techniques . In 1946 he returned to Pittsburgh as an assistant professor and spent the rest of his career there . In 1950 , he wrote Nuclear Physics , which became a classic text and was translated into four languages . In 1951 Halliday became the Department Chair , a position he held until 1962 .   His Physics has been used widely and is considered by many to have revolutionized physics education . Now in its tenth edition in a two-volume set revised by Jearl Walker , and under the title Fundamentals of Physics , it is still highly regarded . It is noted for its clear standardized diagrams , very thorough but highly readable pedagogy , outlook into modern physics , and challenging , thought provoking problems . In 2002 the American Physical Society named the work the most outstanding introductory physics text of the 20th century .   Halliday died at the age of 94 on April 2 , 2010 . He was living in Maple Falls , Washington . His doctoral students include John Wheatley .

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 .

Dialogs on the Atomic Resurrection , the Impossibility Theory , Philosophical Benefits of Cannibalism , Sadness in a Test Tube , Cybernetic Psychoanalysis , Electrical Metempsychosis , Evolutionary Feedbacks , Cybernetic Eschatology , Personalities of Electrical Networks , Perversity of Electrobrains , Eternal Life in a Box , Construction of Geniuses , Epilepsy of Capitalism , Governance Machines , Design of Social Systems -- is a collection of philosophical essays by Stanisław Lem .   The first edition was printed in 1957 ( Kraków , Wydawnictwo Literackie , 323 pages ) , the second , significantly expanded edition appeared in 1972 ( Kraków , Wydawnictwo Literackie , 424 pages ) . The first dialog , about the `` atomic resurrection '' machine , was translated into English ( from German ) by Frank Prengel .   The style and the form of the book was borrowed from Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous by George Berkeley , including the names and the characters of the two disputants : Hylas and Philonous .   The essays were written in the most optimistic days of cybernetics , when infinite possibilities were expected from it . At the same time , it was only a year after cybernetics stopped to be described as `` bourgeois pseudoscience '' in the Eastern Bloc .   The first edition contained eight dialogs . Later critics interpreted the length and convoluteness of the first six dialogs as an counter-censorship `` smoke screen '' for the main item : dialog VII , which in effect criticized the planned economy of the Eastern Bloc socialism .   The 1972 edition contained two annexes with two dialogs each .   Dialog I is about logical , ethical and philosophical problems of the possibility of recreation a person as an perfect atomwise copy . The dialog arrives at a conclusion that consciousness is not reducible to a mere physical composition and structure of a person , but at the same time this does not disprove the material nature of consciousness , pending the future progress of science .

Reuse is the action or practice of using something again , whether for its original purpose ( conventional reuse ) or to fulfil a different function ( creative reuse or repurposing ) . It should be distinguished from recycling , which is the breaking down of used items to make raw materials for the manufacture of new products . Reuse -- by taking , but not reprocessing , previously used items -- helps save time , money , energy , and resources . In broader economic terms , it can make quality products available to people and organizations with limited means , while generating jobs and business activity that contribute to the economy .   Historically , financial motivation was one of the main drivers of reuse . In the developing world this driver can lead to very high levels of reuse , however rising wages and consequent consumer demand for the convenience of disposable products has made the reuse of low value items such as packaging uneconomic in richer countries , leading to the demise of many reuse programs . Current environmental awareness is gradually changing attitudes and regulations , such as the new packaging regulations , are gradually beginning to reverse the situation .   One example of conventional reuse is the doorstep delivery of milk in refillable bottles ; other examples include the retreading of tires and the use of returnable/reusable plastic boxes , shipping containers , instead of single-use corrugated fiberboard boxes .

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

In physics , redshift happens when light or other electromagnetic radiation from an object is increased in wavelength , or shifted to the red end of the spectrum . In general , whether or not the radiation is within the visible spectrum , `` redder '' means an increase in wavelength -- equivalent to a lower frequency and a lower photon energy , in accordance with , respectively , the wave and quantum theories of light .   Some redshifts are an example of the Doppler effect , familiar in the change of apparent pitches of sirens and frequency of the sound waves emitted by speeding vehicles . A redshift occurs whenever a light source moves away from an observer . A special instance of this is the cosmological redshift , which is due to the expansion of the universe , and sufficiently distant light sources ( generally more than a few million light years away ) show redshift corresponding to the rate of increase in their distance from Earth . Finally , gravitational redshift is a relativistic effect observed in electromagnetic radiation moving out of gravitational fields . Conversely , a decrease in wavelength is called blueshift and is generally seen when a light-emitting object moves toward an observer or when electromagnetic radiation moves into a gravitational field . However , redshift is a more common term and sometimes blueshift is referred to as negative redshift .   Knowledge of redshifts and blueshifts has been applied to develop several terrestrial technologies such as Doppler radar and radar guns . Redshifts are also seen in the spectroscopic observations of astronomical objects . Its value is represented by the letter z.   A special relativistic redshift formula ( and its classical approximation ) can be used to calculate the redshift of a nearby object when spacetime is flat . However , in many contexts , such as black holes and Big Bang cosmology , redshifts must be calculated using general relativity . Special relativistic , gravitational , and cosmological redshifts can be understood under the umbrella of frame transformation laws . There exist other physical processes that can lead to a shift in the frequency of electromagnetic radiation , including scattering and optical effects ; however , the resulting changes are distinguishable from true redshift and are not generally referred to as such ( see section on physical optics and radiative transfer ) .

Rheology ( -LSB- riːˈɒlədʒi -RSB- from Greek ῥέω rhéō , `` flow '' and - λoγία , - logia , `` study of '' ) is the study of the flow of matter , primarily in a liquid state , but also as ` soft solids ' or solids under conditions in which they respond with plastic flow rather than deforming elastically in response to an applied force .   The term rheology was coined by Eugene C. Bingham , a professor at Lafayette College , in 1920 , from a suggestion by a colleague , Markus Reiner . The term was inspired by the aphorism of Simplicius ( often attributed to Heraclitus ) , panta rhei , `` everything flows '' , and was first used to describe the flow of liquids and the deformation of solids .  It applies to substances that have a complex microstructure , such as muds , sludges , suspensions , polymers and other glass formers ( e.g. , silicates ) , as well as many foods and additives , bodily fluids ( e.g. , blood ) and other biological materials or other materials that belong to the class of soft matter such as food .   Newtonian fluids can be characterized by a single coefficient of viscosity for a specific temperature . Although this viscosity will change with temperature , it does not change with the strain rate . Only a small group of fluids exhibit such constant viscosity . The large class of fluids whose viscosity changes with the strain rate ( the relative flow velocity ) are called non-Newtonian fluids .   Rheology generally accounts for the behavior of non-Newtonian fluids , by characterizing the minimum number of functions that are needed to relate stresses with rate of change of strain or strain rates . For example , ketchup can have its viscosity reduced by shaking ( or other forms of mechanical agitation , where the relative movement of different layers in the material actually causes the reduction in viscosity ) but water can not . Ketchup is a shear thinning material , like yogurt and emulsion paint ( US terminology latex paint or acrylic paint ) , exhibiting thixotropy , where an increase in relative flow velocity will cause a reduction in viscosity , for example , by stirring . Some other non-Newtonian materials show the opposite behavior , rheopecty : viscosity going up with relative deformation , and are called shear thickening or dilatant materials . Since Sir Isaac Newton originated the concept of viscosity , the study of liquids with strain rate dependent viscosity is also often called Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics .   The experimental characterization of a material 's rheological behaviour is known as rheometry , although the term rheology is frequently used synonymously with rheometry , particularly by experimentalists . Theoretical aspects of rheology are the relation of the flow/deformation behaviour of material and its internal structure ( e.g. , the orientation and elongation of polymer molecules ) , and the flow/deformation behaviour of materials that can not be described by classical fluid mechanics or elasticity .

Land is the solid surface of the Earth that is not covered by water . It may also refer to :  Landscape  Landform , physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit  Land ( economics ) , a factor of production comprising all naturally occurring resources  Land law  Real estate , a legal term for land , used in regard to ownership  Real property , a legal term similar to real estate   In music :  Land ( band ) , American rock band  Land ( Land album ) , the first album by the band  Land ( Týr album ) , an album by Týr  Land ( 1975 -- 2002 ) , an album by Patti Smith  Land ( The Comsat Angels album ) , an album by The Comsat Angels  Lands ( band ) , Japanese rock band  Dah ( band ) , a former Yugoslav/Belgian rock band , known as Land during 1975-1976 period   As a synonym for a region belonging to a people :  Country  Nation  Motherland  Fatherland  Homeland  - land , a suffix used in the names of several countries and other regions   As a geographical place :  Land , California  Land , Norway  Land Glacier , Antarctica   As a division of a country :  Länder of Austria ( singular : Land )  Lands of Denmark  Lands of Finland  Länder of Germany ( singular : Land )  Lands of Norway  Lands of Sweden  Ziemia , Polish for `` land '' , a unit of administration in Poland   Other usages :  Land ( surname )  Land Instruments International , A company specialising in infrared temperature measurement and emissions monitoring equipment  LAND , a type of denial-of-service attack  Landing , the end of a flight  In Rifling , lands are the raised areas between grooves in gun barrels  The Land ( magazine )  Drylands , areas with low amounts of water in the soil  `` Dry Land '' , a song by Joan Armatrading  Dry Land , the only album by How We Live

The latent internal energy of a system is the internal energy a system requires to undergo a phase transition . Its value is specific to the substance or mix of substances in question . The value can also vary with temperature and pressure . Generally speaking the value is different for the type of phase change being accomplished . Examples can include Latent internal energy of vaporization ( liquid to vapor ) , Latent internal energy of crystallization ( liquid to solid ) Latent internal energy of sublimation ( solid to vapor ) . These values are usually expressed in units of energy per mole or per mass such as J/mol or BTU/lb . Often a negative sign will be used to represent energy being withdrawn from the system , while a positive value represents energy being added to the system . However , reference sources do vary so check the source to be sure .   For every type of latent internal energy there is an opposite . For example , the latent internal energy of Freezing ( liquid to solid ) is equal to the negative of the Latent internal energy of melting ( solid to liquid )   Category : Phase transitions  Category : Thermodynamic properties

Rent regulation is a system of laws , administered by a court or a public authority , which aim to ensure the quality and affordability of housing and tenancies on the rental market for land . Comprehensive rent regulation is common in Commonwealth and European Union countries , including Canada , Germany , Ireland , Cyprus and Sweden , and also some states in the United States . Generally a system of rent regulation involves :   price controls , limits on the rent that landlord may charge , historically known as rent control  standards by which a landlord may terminate a tenancy ( an equivalent of unfair dismissal from employment in tenancies )  obligations on the landlord or tenant regarding adequate maintenance of the property  a system of oversight and enforcement by an independent regulator and Ombudsman   The classic objective is to limit the price that would result from the market , where an inequality of bargaining power between landlords and tenants produces continually escalating prices without any stable market equilibrium . In 1992 , a survey of 464 American economists found that 76.3 % `` generally agreed '' that `` a ceiling on rents reduces the quantity and quality of housing available '' , while 6.5 % disagreed and 16.6 % agreed but with provisos . However , many US states maintain rent controls , and a majority of OECD countries maintain rent regulation laws , which enjoy considerable popular support , and support in economic theory .


Question: The formation of clouds contributes to cooling effects that counteract rising temperatures in an intricate climate system response. This phenomenon acts as a form of natural regulation against excessive heat accumulation, thereby providing a stabilizing influence on our planet's thermal equilibrium through their reflective properties and shading effect. In essence, cloud cover serves as a critical component within Earth’s complex atmospheric mechanisms designed to mitigate potential overheating by reflecting sunlight away from surface areas while simultaneously facilitating increased evaporation rates which can lead to further temperature reductions via latent heat transfer processes occurring at both day time when solar radiation intensity peaks but also during nighttime hours where long wave infrared emissions dominate instead thus ensuring overall balance between incoming energy fluxes versus outgoing radiative losses over longer timescales necessary for maintaining habitable conditions conducive not only human survival but all life forms alike across diverse ecosystems spanning continents oceans alike without disruption caused solely anthropogenic activities alone rather than naturally occurring phenomena such volcanic eruptions asteroid impacts etc... However despite these inherent protective features present within current climatic regimes there still remains significant uncertainty surrounding future projections regarding how exactly various feedback loops involving water vapor ice albedo changes might interact together under different scenarios leading up until end century especially given recent trends showing accelerated melting patterns observed around poles alongside record breaking drought events happening elsewhere suggesting possible tipping points could already being reached sooner expected previously thought possible even taking into account existing knowledge gaps uncertainties associated modeling techniques used today predict outcomes accurately enough satisfy stringent scientific standards required prove causality beyond reasonable doubt yet nonetheless warrant continued research efforts aimed improving understanding underlying physical processes governing weather systems dynamics globally speaking moving forward ensure best practices adopted going forth minimize risks posed humanity large scale environmental degradation continues unchecked pace currently witnessed everywhere look ahead next generation inherit world capable sustaining itself indefinitely without compromising ability future generations meet own needs sustainably unlike case many species driven extinction past centuries due unsustainable exploitation resources available them time now act prevent same fate befalling us too late change course irreversible damage done irreparable harm inflicted upon Mother Nature herself whose bounty generosity knows no bounds provided treated respectfully responsibly always remembering interconnectedness everything living breathing sharing space together universe one big family afterall right? So let us strive harder preserve sanctity existence every single creature great small honoring sacred trust bestowed upon stewardship role play safeguarding precious gift called LIFE! Amen 🙏🌍🌈✨💖 #ClimateActionNow #SaveOurPlanetEarthForFutureGenerationsToComeToo 💚💪🌟💫💥🔥🌪💧🌱🌼🌻🌞🌙🌌⚡❄🌀🌪🌬🍃🍂🍁🍄🐛🦋🐝🐞🪱🐜🦟🕷🕸

 Role of Clouds in Climate Feedback Mechanisms

Cloud formations play intricate roles within Earth’s climate system, acting both as reflectors of sunlight back into space—known scientifically as albedo—and absorbers of terrestrial radiation emitted by the earth itself. Their dual nature makes understanding how clouds contribute to overall climate balance crucially significant yet challenging. Meteorological studies reveal that while some cloud configurations amplify warming trends through trapping heat near surfaces—a phenomenon termed positive feedback—others counteract rising temperatures via enhanced solar reflection; hence exhibiting what scientists refer to as negative feedback mechanisms.

This latter effect becomes particularly pronounced under conditions where increased humidity leads to more extensive low-altitude cloud cover. Such scenarios typically occur around oceans and coastal areas, where evaporative cooling effects combined with prevailing wind currents promote dense marine-layer accumulations capable of significantly lowering regional temperatures compared against clear-sky equivalents. Moreover, recent research suggests high-level cirrus-type structures might similarly exert net-cooling influences despite initial assumptions regarding their insulating properties.

However, accurately quantifying total radiative impacts associated with varying cloud morphologies remains highly uncertain given inherent complexities involved in modeling interactions across multiple scales ranging from microphysical particle dynamics all way up to synoptic weather events spanning thousands kilometers horizontally. Nonetheless, ongoing advancements in remote sensing technologies alongside improved theoretical frameworks continue enhancing predictive capabilities concerning future changes expected under differing anthropogenic forcing regimes. Ultimately, recognizing nuanced contributions imparted by diverse cloud classes will prove essential for refining projections related to long-term global mean temperature trajectories amidst intensifying debates surrounding optimal mitigation strategies aimed at curbing worst-case scenario outcomes linked to unmitigated greenhouse gas accumulation pathways.

Understanding precisely how clouds modulate energy budgets across spatial-temporal dimensions thus represents key frontier knowledge gaps requiring concerted interdisciplinary efforts involving physicists, chemists, biologists among others working collaboratively towards unraveling mysteries underlying coupled ocean-atmospheric-biosphere subsystem behaviors governing emergent macroscopic phenomena observable throughout interconnected web-of-life sustaining habitable environments here on Planet Earth as we know it today!

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

Resource management is the deployment of organizational resources when and where they are needed .   Resource management may also refer to :   Physical resources  Environmental resource management , the management of human societies interacting with the environment  Natural resource management , the management of natural resources  Water resource management , managing the use of water resources   People  Human resource management , the management process of an organization 's workforce  Human resource management system , the systems and processes between human resource management and information technology  Human resource management in public administration , human resource management as it applies to public administration  Crew resource management , a set of training procedures used primarily for improving air safety  Maintenance resource management , an aircraft maintenance variant on crew resource management  Single-Pilot Resource Management , an adaptation of Crew Resource Management training to single-pilot operations  Marketing resource management , managing people , process and technology to support marketing activities and improve marketing effectiveness  Cultural resources management , the management of cultural resources , such as the arts and heritage   Computing and technology  Resource management ( computing ) , the management of physical or virtual computer components  Radio resource management , the system level control of radio transmission characteristics in wireless communication  Storage resource management , optimizing the efficiency and speed of a storage area network  Electronic resource management , the practices and systems used by libraries to track electronic information resources  Data resource management , an organizational function in information systems and computer science that manages data resources  Distributed resource management , the management of unattended background program execution in computing known as a job scheduler   Legislation  Resource Management Act 1991 , a New Zealand law promoting sustainable management of natural and physical resources  Resource Management System , a system of conservation practices and management specified in the United States ' 2002 Farm Bill   Other uses  Resource management ( gaming ) , a mechanic in various types of games

The radar horizon is a critical area of performance for aircraft detection systems that is defined by the distance at which the radar beam rises enough above the Earth 's surface to make detection of a target at low level impossible . It is associated with the low elevation region of performance and its geometry depends on terrain , radar height , and signal processing . This is associated with the notions of radar shadow , the clutter zone , and the clear zone .   Airborne objects can exploit the radar shadow zone and clutter zone to avoid radar detection by using a technique called nap-of-the-earth navigation .

Rent regulation is a system of laws , administered by a court or a public authority , which aim to ensure the quality and affordability of housing and tenancies on the rental market for land . Comprehensive rent regulation is common in Commonwealth and European Union countries , including Canada , Germany , Ireland , Cyprus and Sweden , and also some states in the United States . Generally a system of rent regulation involves :   price controls , limits on the rent that landlord may charge , historically known as rent control  standards by which a landlord may terminate a tenancy ( an equivalent of unfair dismissal from employment in tenancies )  obligations on the landlord or tenant regarding adequate maintenance of the property  a system of oversight and enforcement by an independent regulator and Ombudsman   The classic objective is to limit the price that would result from the market , where an inequality of bargaining power between landlords and tenants produces continually escalating prices without any stable market equilibrium . In 1992 , a survey of 464 American economists found that 76.3 % `` generally agreed '' that `` a ceiling on rents reduces the quantity and quality of housing available '' , while 6.5 % disagreed and 16.6 % agreed but with provisos . However , many US states maintain rent controls , and a majority of OECD countries maintain rent regulation laws , which enjoy considerable popular support , and support in economic theory .

In physics , redshift happens when light or other electromagnetic radiation from an object is increased in wavelength , or shifted to the red end of the spectrum . In general , whether or not the radiation is within the visible spectrum , `` redder '' means an increase in wavelength -- equivalent to a lower frequency and a lower photon energy , in accordance with , respectively , the wave and quantum theories of light .   Some redshifts are an example of the Doppler effect , familiar in the change of apparent pitches of sirens and frequency of the sound waves emitted by speeding vehicles . A redshift occurs whenever a light source moves away from an observer . A special instance of this is the cosmological redshift , which is due to the expansion of the universe , and sufficiently distant light sources ( generally more than a few million light years away ) show redshift corresponding to the rate of increase in their distance from Earth . Finally , gravitational redshift is a relativistic effect observed in electromagnetic radiation moving out of gravitational fields . Conversely , a decrease in wavelength is called blueshift and is generally seen when a light-emitting object moves toward an observer or when electromagnetic radiation moves into a gravitational field . However , redshift is a more common term and sometimes blueshift is referred to as negative redshift .   Knowledge of redshifts and blueshifts has been applied to develop several terrestrial technologies such as Doppler radar and radar guns . Redshifts are also seen in the spectroscopic observations of astronomical objects . Its value is represented by the letter z.   A special relativistic redshift formula ( and its classical approximation ) can be used to calculate the redshift of a nearby object when spacetime is flat . However , in many contexts , such as black holes and Big Bang cosmology , redshifts must be calculated using general relativity . Special relativistic , gravitational , and cosmological redshifts can be understood under the umbrella of frame transformation laws . There exist other physical processes that can lead to a shift in the frequency of electromagnetic radiation , including scattering and optical effects ; however , the resulting changes are distinguishable from true redshift and are not generally referred to as such ( see section on physical optics and radiative transfer ) .

Regelation is the phenomenon of melting under pressure and freezing again when the pressure is reduced . Many sources state that regelation can be demonstrated by looping a fine wire around a block of ice , with a heavy weight attached to it . The pressure exerted on the ice slowly melts it locally , permitting the wire to pass through the entire block . The wire 's track will refill as soon as pressure is relieved , so the ice block will remain solid even after wire passes completely through . This experiment is possible for ice at − 10 ° C or cooler , and while essentially valid , the details of the process by which the wire passes through the ice are complex .  The phenomenon works best with high thermal conductivity materials such as copper , since latent heat of fusion from the top side needs to be transferred to the lower side to supply latent heat of melting .   If 1 mm diameter wire is used , over an ice cube 50 mm wide , the area the force is exerted on is 50 mm2 . This is 50 × 10 − 6 m2 . Force ( in newtons ) equals pressure ( in pascals ) multiplied by area ( in square metres ) . If at least 500 atm ( 50 MPa ) is required to melt the ice , a force of ( 50 × 106 Pa ) ( 50 × 10 − 6 m2 ) = 2500 N is required , a force roughly equal to the weight of 250 kg on Earth .   Regelation was discovered by Michael Faraday . Regelation occurs only for substances , such as ice , that have the property of expanding upon freezing , for the melting points of those substances decrease with increasing external pressure . The melting point of ice falls by 0.0072 ° C for each additional atm of pressure applied . For example , a pressure of 500 atmospheres is needed for ice to melt at − 4 ° C.

Reductionism refers to several related but distinct philosophical positions regarding the connections between phenomena , or theories , `` reducing '' one to another , usually considered `` simpler '' or more `` basic '' . The Oxford Companion to Philosophy suggests that it is `` one of the most used and abused terms in the philosophical lexicon '' and suggests a three part division :  Ontological reductionism : a belief that the whole of reality consists of a minimal number of parts  Methodological reductionism : the scientific attempt to provide explanation in terms of ever smaller entities  Theory reductionism : the suggestion that a newer theory does not replace or absorb the old , but reduces it to more basic terms . Theory reduction itself is divisible into three : translation , derivation and explanation .   Reductionism can be applied to objects , phenomena , explanations , theories , and meanings .   In the sciences , application of methodological reductionism attempts explanation of entire systems in terms of their individual , constituent parts and their interactions . For example , the temperature of a gas is reduced to nothing but the average kinetic energy of its molecules in motion . Thomas Nagel speaks of psychophysical reductionism ( the attempted reduction of psychological phenomena to physics and chemistry ) , as do others and physico-chemical reductionism ( the attempted reduction of biology to physics and chemistry ) , again as do others . In a very simplified and sometimes contested form , such reductionism is said to imply that a system is nothing but the sum of its parts . However , a more nuanced view is that a system is composed entirely of its parts , but the system will have features that none of the parts have . `` The point of mechanistic explanations is usually showing how the higher level features arise from the parts . ''   Other definitions are used by other authors . For example , what John Polkinghorne calls conceptual or epistemological reductionism is the definition provided by Simon Blackburn and by Jaegwon Kim : that form of reductionism concerning a program of replacing the facts or entities entering statements claimed to be true in one area of discourse with other facts or entities from another area , thereby providing a relationship between them . Such a connection is provided where the same idea can be expressed by `` levels '' of explanation , with higher levels reducible if need be to lower levels . This use of levels of understanding in part expresses our human limitations in grasping a lot of detail . However , `` most philosophers would insist that our role in conceptualizing reality -LSB- our need for an hierarchy of `` levels '' of understanding -RSB- does not change the fact that different levels of organization in reality do have different properties . ''   Reductionism strongly reflects a certain perspective on causality . In a reductionist framework , the phenomena that can be explained completely in terms of relations between other more fundamental phenomena , are called epiphenomena . Often there is an implication that the epiphenomenon exerts no causal agency on the fundamental phenomena that explain it . The epiphenomena are sometimes said to be `` nothing but '' the outcome of the workings of the fundamental phenomena , although the epiphenomena might be more clearly and efficiently described in very different terms . There is a tendency to avoid taking an epiphenomenon as being important in its own right . This attitude may extend to cases where the fundamentals are not clearly able to explain the epiphenomena , but are expected to by the speaker . In this way , for example , morality can be deemed to be `` nothing but '' evolutionary adaptation , and consciousness can be considered `` nothing but '' the outcome of neurobiological processes .   Reductionism should be distinguished from eliminationism : reductionists do not deny the existence of phenomena , but explain them in terms of another reality ; eliminationists deny the existence of the phenomena themselves . For example , eliminationists deny the existence of life by their explanation in terms of physical and chemical processes . Daniel Dennett denies the existence of consciousness .   Reductionism also does not preclude the existence of what might be called emergent phenomena , but it does imply the ability to understand those phenomena completely in terms of the processes from which they are composed . This reductionist understanding is very different from emergentism , which intends that what emerges in `` emergence '' is more than the sum of the processes from which it emerges .

A dichroic filter , thin-film filter , or interference filter is a very accurate color filter used to selectively pass light of a small range of colors while reflecting other colors . By comparison , dichroic mirrors and dichroic reflectors tend to be characterized by the color ( s ) of light that they reflect , rather than the color ( s ) they pass . ( See dichroism for the etymology of the term . )   Dichroic filters can filter light from a white light source to produce light that is perceived by humans to be highly saturated ( intense ) in color . Although costly , such filters are popular in architectural and theatrical applications .   Dichroic reflectors are commonly used behind a light source to reflect visible light forward while allowing the invisible infrared light ( radiated heat ) to pass out of the rear of the fixture , resulting in a beam of light that is literally cooler ( of lower thermal temperature ) . Such an arrangement allows a given light to dramatically increase its forward intensity while allowing the heat generated by the backward-facing part of the fixture to escape . Many quartz halogen bulbs have an integrated dichroic reflector for this purpose , being originally designed for use in slide projectors to avoid melting the slides , but now widely used for interior home and commercial lighting . This improves whiteness by removing excess red ; however , it poses a serious fire hazard if used in recessed or enclosed luminaires by allowing infrared radiation into those luminaires . For these applications non cool beam ( ALU or Silverback ) lamps must be used .

A reversible reaction is a reaction where the reactants form products , which react together to give the reactants back .   -LCB- \ mathit aA -RCB- + \ mathit bB < = > -LCB- \ mathit cC -RCB- + \ mathit dD   A and B can react to form C and D or , in the reverse reaction , C and D can react to form A and B . This is distinct from reversible process in thermodynamics .   Weak acids and bases undertake reversible reactions . For example , carbonic acid : H2CO3 ( l ) + H2O ( l ) ⇌ HCO − 3 ( aq ) + H3O + ( aq ) .   The concentrations of reactants and products in an equilibrium mixture are determined by the analytical concentrations of the reagents ( A and B or C and D ) and the equilibrium constant , K . The magnitude of the equilibrium constant depends on the Gibbs free energy change for the reaction . So , when the free energy change is large ( more than about 30 kJ mol − 1 ) , then the equilibrium constant is large ( log K > 3 ) and the concentrations of the reactants at equilibrium are very small . Such a reaction is sometimes considered to be an irreversible reaction , although in reality small amounts of the reactants are still expected to be present in the reacting system . A truly irreversible chemical reaction is usually achieved when one of the products exits the reacting system , for example , as does carbon dioxide ( volatile ) in the reaction  Ca CO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2 ↑

Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources , which are naturally replenished on a human timescale , such as sunlight , wind , rain , tides , waves , and geothermal heat . Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas : electricity generation , air and water heating/cooling , transportation , and rural ( off-grid ) energy services .   Based on REN21 's 2016 report , renewables contributed 19.2 % to humans ' global energy consumption and 23.7 % to their generation of electricity in 2014 and 2015 , respectively . This energy consumption is divided as 8.9 % coming from traditional biomass , 4.2 % as heat energy ( modern biomass , geothermal and solar heat ) , 3.9 % hydro electricity and 2.2 % is electricity from wind , solar , geothermal , and biomass . Worldwide investments in renewable technologies amounted to more than US$ 286 billion in 2015 , with countries like China and the United States heavily investing in wind , hydro , solar and biofuels . Globally , there are an estimated 7.7 million jobs associated with the renewable energy industries , with solar photovoltaics being the largest renewable employer . As of 2015 worldwide , more than half of all new electricity capacity installed was renewable .   Renewable energy resources exist over wide geographical areas , in contrast to other energy sources , which are concentrated in a limited number of countries . Rapid deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency is resulting in significant energy security , climate change mitigation , and economic benefits . The results of a recent review of the literature concluded that as greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emitters begin to be held liable for damages resulting from GHG emissions resulting in climate change , a high value for liability mitigation would provide powerful incentives for deployment of renewable energy technologies . In international public opinion surveys there is strong support for promoting renewable sources such as solar power and wind power . At the national level , at least 30 nations around the world already have renewable energy contributing more than 20 percent of energy supply . National renewable energy markets are projected to continue to grow strongly in the coming decade and beyond . Some places and at least two countries , Iceland and Norway generate all their electricity using renewable energy already , and many other countries have the set a goal to reach 100 % renewable energy in the future . For example , in Denmark the government decided to switch the total energy supply ( electricity , mobility and heating/cooling ) to 100 % renewable energy by 2050 .   While many renewable energy projects are large-scale , renewable technologies are also suited to rural and remote areas and developing countries , where energy is often crucial in human development . United Nations ' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that renewable energy has the ability to lift the poorest nations to new levels of prosperity . As most of renewables provide electricity , renewable energy deployment is often applied in conjunction with further electrification , which has several benefits : Electricity can be converted to heat ( where necessary generating higher temperatures than fossil fuels ) , can be converted into mechanical energy with high efficiency and is clean at the point of consumption . In addition to that electrification with renewable energy is much more efficient and therefore leads to a significant reduction in primary energy requirements , because most renewables do n't have a steam cycle with high losses ( fossil power plants usually have losses of 40 to 65 % ) .   Renewable energy systems are rapidly becoming more efficient and cheaper . Their share of total energy consumption is increasing . Growth in consumption of coal and oil could end by 2020 due to increased uptake of renewables and natural gas .