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kristopher

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12. The context of the quote shows it is not about volcanism

Reply to happyslug (Reply #10)

Tue May 1, 2012, 12:24 AM

May 2012

That is simply a statement of fact. With that metaphor the researcher was pointing out the energetic nature of the process that is accelerating the melting process of the shelf. Volcanic activity has nothing to do with it.

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Nature: Antarctica Is Melting From Below [View all] kristopher Apr 2012 OP

Important longship Apr 2012 #1

k&r (nt) enough Apr 2012 #2

And the Source of this Heat? Demeter Apr 2012 #3

Generally speaking... kristopher Apr 2012 #4

Two sources, one not a problem, the other the major cause happyslug Apr 2012 #5

Thank you, that was very helpful and informative Demeter Apr 2012 #6

I'm afraid this has nothing to do with a volcano. kristopher Apr 2012 #7

There are Volcanos in Antarctica and there are a factor happyslug Apr 2012 #8

The context of the quote shows it is not about volcanism kristopher Apr 2012 #9

The heat hitting Antarctica is NOT enough to cause water to boil happyslug Apr 2012 #10

The context of the quote shows it is not about volcanism kristopher May 2012 #12

That is NOT boiling water, but upswelling of still cold water happyslug Apr 2012 #11

. kristopher May 2012 #13