trastrick 866 #133 Posted July 7, 2021 Just now, Carbuncle said: My bad, let me clarify my statement: the Earth does not remotely resemble an isolated system, not in anyone's wildest imaginings, not if one has spent all afternoon looking at Salvador Dalis in a centrifuge while tripping on acid, not even a little bit. It continually exchanges large chunks of energy with the rest of the universe. The Second Law does not apply to a system consisting of the Earth alone, not even if you put a ribbon round the 'haggis' and call it tJemima. Your straw dog is nipping at your heals. Lol I never said the Earth's climate was an "isolated system," Matter of fact I posted that there is really no such thing as "isolated system" in nature, - WIKI That's why those folks who demand $trillions to control the climate to a couple of degrees far out into the future have a REALLY BAD IDEA, Lol Everything in the universe, is subject to gravity, dark energy, cosmic and an assortment of other radiation. Even empty space, a virtual vacuum, is a very busy place, we have learned. But to get back on point, lets say the Earth and its climate are discrete, or even unique systems. The Earth's climate is a function of gravity, atmospheric air pressure, energy sources such as the the Sun, and to a lesser extent, Internal heat generated by radioactive decay, and the left over heat in its core from its formation , which together generates plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. The Earth actually does a great job of providing a livable climate. which allows life to thrive above the Arctic Circle, in the driest deserts, and in the steaming equatorial jungles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Padders 2,862 #134 Posted July 21, 2021 Wish the grey skies would come back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pyrotequila 401 #135 Posted July 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Padders said: Wish the grey skies would come back. Friday is the predicted day for it to break and rain. And inevitably....heavy rain warnings for the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
butlers 259 #136 Posted July 21, 2021 Mite toasty innit. Seen some very red folk today ,as a freckle face been cowering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw 90 #137 Posted July 22, 2021 19 hours ago, Pyrotequila said: Friday is the predicted day for it to break and rain. And inevitably....heavy rain warnings for the weekend. Not as much as in China, though, please. See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-57920412 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gamezone07 23 #138 Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) On 08/06/2021 at 22:07, Padders said: Nobody's complaining now. I was! i was overheating, quite seriously, couldn't cool down even with cold baths, bit frightening Oh, well, grey all week now, holiday tiime disappearing, feel sorry for those whu have booked now overpriced UK accomodation! Edited August 2, 2021 by gamezone07 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw 90 #139 Posted August 5, 2021 Still quite warm, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gamezone07 23 #140 Posted August 21, 2021 Couldn't be greyer, where is the much predicted heatwave(though hope its fresher than the last one.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gamezone07 23 #141 Posted June 1, 2022 Well, well well, grey skies again indeed, not good, no real spring again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Anna B 1,409 #142 Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) We're Northern Europe, therefore our weather is more akin to Scandinavian / Canadian climes, so our summer is a mere 2 months, 3 at most, and not all that hot. Anything more is a bonus. We're also on the cusp of the jet stream which makes our weather very changable and precarious, and the gulf stream (which is slowing down apparently) and we get battered by the wind and weather off the Atlantic Ocean. However we always seem to compare our weather to Southern Europe, ie. mediterranean countries and continental interiors and places we visit on holiday therefore we are constantly disappointed. London also has a micro climate and is warmer and more like the continent, (and as we know, everything including the weather revolves around them...) The good news is we don't have much in the way of earthquakes. Edited June 1, 2022 by Anna B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
butlers 259 #143 Posted June 1, 2022 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw 90 #144 Posted June 1, 2022 BH weather, according to BBC News, will be sunny and warm in SY. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/s11 (But let's see- maybe, maybe not...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...