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愛 · 09-09-2008, 10:32 PM

I'm no Geologist, but from what I can gather from a Physics point of view (I am that gay), the ice caps are melting at an alarmingly fast rate. When (I say when and not if) the ice caps fully melt away, the oceans will rise about 25 feet. This may seem like a small number, but there are plenty of locations that are just barely above sea level. This puts those towns and other establishments at high risk.

Now, the argument that we are entering another ice age at some point in the future is the speculation that wind currents will change course once the ice caps are melted away. These winds will freeze water again, creating the ice caps once again...only this time they will be much larger and closer to home than you think.

Of course, this is only what I've heard, and I have nothing to really back it up, so take what I'm saying with a grain of salt. I'll turn off Raph's Girl mode now.

**Machias Banshee** · 09-09-2008, 10:36 PM

Well, at least youre a useful tool, Jester..

and yes, that's the proper term.

Saying JUST one thing is the biggest factor in such a HUGE, billion year old process just doesnt seem logical at all...

Now, while the north pole has been shrinking, they say the south pole is larger than it's EVER been. And where the frozen ice and the melted water have the same density.... the levels would actually change little if anything... Like ice cubes in a glass. You have the same amount of water, no matter what state it's in..

**Jester** · 09-09-2008, 10:41 PM

I've heard that if the caps do melt, the levels wouldn't rise near that much, due to the change in density, think of it like like ice melting in a glass not causing the glass to overflow. *shrugs* I ain't a scientist.

EDIT: Curse you Machi...foiled again!

*The Stryker* · 09-09-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buslady

Global Warming is a myth created by politicians to gain kudos from voters.

Holy crap, did I walk into a retard convention?

愛 · 09-09-2008, 10:43 PM

It's true that you have the same amount of water, but there are lots of ice caps that are not seated in water. They exist above the sea level on top of either land or snow. It is these ice caps and glaciers that will make the difference.

**Machias Banshee** · 09-09-2008, 10:50 PM

Ah, good point. I hadn't taken the landbased waters into consideration.

But the fact that the Antarctic is growing at an enormous rate must be some sort of temperature compensation for what's happening at the other section of the globe. Weather patterns do this all the time...

**Jester** · 09-09-2008, 10:54 PM

I'm still wondering which of these is the culprit:

1. The ozone hole allowing unfiltered UV rays to shine on earth, thus making the temperature feel warmer, or...

2. The green house gases keeping the filtered UV rays that have come through from escaping, thus they bounce around, making the earth feel hotter.

CudleyCowlick · 09-09-2008, 10:58 PM

GET ME A WHOPPER!

**Machias Banshee** · 09-09-2008, 11:04 PM

Man, I haven't had a whopper in YEARS.....

If anyone EVER gets the chance... Elk burgers are good. Nice and lean...

((And many thanks to Ai for the debate. That was fun...

))

*KROW* · 09-09-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannah

http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/0...ing-less-meat/

Hmm. And considering they all point the same way means there could be an increase in these statistics in specific regions. Kind of a downwind spiral.

*Drtooth* · 09-10-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltron

The faster we eat em, the last chance they have to fart.

Stop feeding the damn things Beefarino!

愛 · 09-10-2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

((And many thanks to Ai for the debate. That was fun...

))

I'm always up for some good intellectual discussion.

*Mecha Cow* · 09-10-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

I'm always up for some good intellectual discussion.

Alright then, who would win in a fight between Luke Skywalker and Captain America?

**GK Punk** · 09-10-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

Alright then, who would win in a fight between Luke Skywalker and Captain America?

Rob Van Dam.

*Drtooth* · 09-10-2008, 08:55 AM

Suppose human farts do that too? If so, I'm pretty sure my Dad's responsible for 70% of that...

愛 · 09-10-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

Alright then, who would win in a fight between Luke Skywalker and Captain America?

I'll have to write some equations, do some calculations and make a final conclusion before getting back to you on that one.

**GK Punk** · 09-10-2008, 09:18 AM

That's a lot of effort to go through just to determine RVD would blind side them both.

*Mecha Cow* · 09-10-2008, 11:38 AM

Rob Van Dam is a cheater and I'm pretty sure Jean-Claude Van Damme could beat him. That extra 'me' goes a long way.

*Cure* · 09-10-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

Rob Van Dam is a cheater and I'm pretty sure Jean-Claude Van Damme could beat him. That extra 'me' goes a long way.

I don't think I've ever seen GK angry, maybe just annoyed. This post should do it.

*Mecha Cow* · 09-10-2008, 03:17 PM

No need to be angry, even the best of us would fall against Van Damme. I heard he beat Chuck Norris at dominoes once.

That being said, if I happen to suddenly disappear in the near future, at least you'll know why.

09-09-2008, 10:41 PM	#23
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I've heard that if the caps do melt, the levels wouldn't rise near that much, due to the change in density, think of it like like ice melting in a glass not causing the glass to overflow. shrugs I ain't a scientist. EDIT: Curse you Machi...foiled again! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

09-09-2008, 10:54 PM	#27
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I'm still wondering which of these is the culprit: 1. The ozone hole allowing unfiltered UV rays to shine on earth, thus making the temperature feel warmer, or... 2. The green house gases keeping the filtered UV rays that have come through from escaping, thus they bounce around, making the earth feel hotter. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

09-09-2008, 10:58 PM	#28
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	GET ME A WHOPPER! __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

09-10-2008, 08:55 AM	#35
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Suppose human farts do that too? If so, I'm pretty sure my Dad's responsible for 70% of that... __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

09-10-2008, 11:38 AM	#38
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Rob Van Dam is a cheater and I'm pretty sure Jean-Claude Van Damme could beat him. That extra 'me' goes a long way. __________________

09-09-2008, 10:32 PM	#21
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I'm no Geologist, but from what I can gather from a Physics point of view (I am that gay), the ice caps are melting at an alarmingly fast rate. When (I say when and not if) the ice caps fully melt away, the oceans will rise about 25 feet. This may seem like a small number, but there are plenty of locations that are just barely above sea level. This puts those towns and other establishments at high risk. Now, the argument that we are entering another ice age at some point in the future is the speculation that wind currents will change course once the ice caps are melted away. These winds will freeze water again, creating the ice caps once again...only this time they will be much larger and closer to home than you think. Of course, this is only what I've heard, and I have nothing to really back it up, so take what I'm saying with a grain of salt. I'll turn off Raph's Girl mode now.

09-09-2008, 10:36 PM	#22
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Well, at least youre a useful tool, Jester.. and yes, that's the proper term. Saying JUST one thing is the biggest factor in such a HUGE, billion year old process just doesnt seem logical at all... Now, while the north pole has been shrinking, they say the south pole is larger than it's EVER been. And where the frozen ice and the melted water have the same density.... the levels would actually change little if anything... Like ice cubes in a glass. You have the same amount of water, no matter what state it's in..

09-09-2008, 10:43 PM	#25
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	It's true that you have the same amount of water, but there are lots of ice caps that are not seated in water. They exist above the sea level on top of either land or snow. It is these ice caps and glaciers that will make the difference.

09-09-2008, 10:50 PM	#26
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Ah, good point. I hadn't taken the landbased waters into consideration. But the fact that the Antarctic is growing at an enormous rate must be some sort of temperature compensation for what's happening at the other section of the globe. Weather patterns do this all the time...

09-09-2008, 11:04 PM	#29
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Man, I haven't had a whopper in YEARS..... If anyone EVER gets the chance... Elk burgers are good. Nice and lean... ((And many thanks to Ai for the debate. That was fun... ))

09-10-2008, 09:18 AM	#37
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	That's a lot of effort to go through just to determine RVD would blind side them both.

09-10-2008, 03:17 PM	#40
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	No need to be angry, even the best of us would fall against Van Damme. I heard he beat Chuck Norris at dominoes once. That being said, if I happen to suddenly disappear in the near future, at least you'll know why. __________________

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