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Originally Posted by Jasher
There are three massive systems interacting together to produce our climate. The sun, which is not exactly consistant, has periods of solar flares, the weather system, which is another complex variable, which controls the rate of evaporation or cooling on the planet's surface and is a major factor. And the atomic reactor, which is at the earth's center - also adds heat to the planet.
I read somewhere that the earth radiates .04 watt per square meter more energy back into space than it absorbes from the sun. This effect was first noted back in the 1960's when they discovered that the large planets were radiating twice the energy back into space than they were absorbing from the sun. Where does this energy come from. Professor Herndon states that there is a 5 mile diameter core in the center of the earth that is radioactive and is a natural fission reactor. Also he states that it is responsible for creating the earth's magnetic field.
With all of these complex and massive systems working together I'm amazed that our temperatures are as stable and consistant as they are. The real clincher to me is the discovery that the ice caps (Carbon Dioxide) on Mars are evaporating as well. Sure indicates solar activity to me. I'm only aware of two vehicles on Mars and they are both electric powered.
Global warming sure looks like more of a political movment because I can't believe that carbon emissions are to blame.
Larry II
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Jasher, wow, what a GOOD answer!
I agree with everything you said there...I know how a lot more knowledge to store into my brain.
Why I agree (personally) is because all of these things pop up for a while, then disappear into the background. It was like the Tsunami-Hits-California thing. The only earthquake I remember we had (here) was very minor, I was half-asleep when it happened and it occured at around 3 - 5 am. We haven't had any earthquakes close to the Northridge one in the past years.
Maybe we will, but hopefully we'll be prepared for it.
A tsunami threat? I'd have to look up on that. I know there are tsunami threats for Alaska...the only threats we really have are earthquakes, flash floods (dry down here in Southern California), Wild fires, and the latter.