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Climate Change
In common usage, climate change describes global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its effects on Earth's climate system. Climate change in a broader sense also includes previous long-term changes to Earth's climate. The current rise in global average temperature is more rapid than previous changes, and is primarily caused by humans burning fossil fuels.[2][3] Fossil fuel use, deforestation, and some agricultural and industrial practices add to greenhouse gases, notably carbon dioxide and methane.[4] Greenhouse gases absorb some of the heat that the Earth radiates after it warms from sunlight. Larger amounts of these gases trap more heat in Earth's lower atmosphere, causing global warming.
Climate
Climate is the long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years.[1][2] More rigorously, it is the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time spanning from months to millions of years. Some of the meteorological variables that are commonly measured are temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation. In a broader sense, climate is the state of the components of the climate system, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere and biosphere and the interactions between them.[1] The climate of a location is affected by its latitude, longitude, terrain, altitude, land use and nearby water bodies and their currents.[3]
Nature
Nature, in the broadest sense, is the physical world or universe. "Nature" can refer to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. The study of nature is a large, if not the only, part of science. Although humans are part of nature, human activity is often understood as a separate category from other natural phenomena.[1]
“Women of Horror: Diving Into the Lives of 9 Infamous Female Serial Killers”
1. Elizabeth Bathory: A Hungarian noblewoman who tortured and killed around 650 young women. She is considered the most prolific female serial killer in history.
Matthew JackPublished 5 months ago in CriminalThe Unthinkable Consequences of Antarctica's Complete Ice Melting
Antarctica, the coldest and driest continent on Earth, encompasses approximately 14.2 million square kilometers, with an astounding 98% of its landmass covered in thick ice. While the idea of the entire continent's ice melting at once may seem improbable, understanding the potential consequences is crucial. If such an event were to occur, the implications would be dire, reshaping coastlines, submerging major cities, and disrupting global climate patterns.
Shelby AmarokPublished 5 months ago in EarthAyodhyakanda
The Ayodhyakanda, the second book of the Ramayana, unfolds against the backdrop of Ayodhya, a city steeped in dharma and righteousness but plagued by the dilemmas of its noble inhabitants. This section of the epic delves into the consequences of Prince Rama's exile, the emotional turmoil of his family, and the unwavering resolve of Bharata as he grapples with the burdens of leadership in a city yearning for its rightful king.
Balakanda
The Balakanda, the opening book of the Ramayana, serves as the genesis of the epic, laying the foundation for the divine destiny that would shape the lives of its principal characters. In the splendid city of Ayodhya, ruled by the illustrious King Dasharatha, celestial forces conspired to manifest themselves in the earthly realm, setting in motion a tale of virtue, sacrifice, and destiny.
Albert Einstein
On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein—a name linked with brilliance and ground-breaking scientific advancements—was born in Ulm, in the German Empire's Kingdom of Württemberg. He is still regarded as one of the most famous people in scientific history, greatly influencing our comprehension of the cosmos with his groundbreaking physics theories.
jodan davidPublished 5 months ago in History