Summers could last half the year by the end of this century

[Blackleaf]

We learned in school many years ago that the water temp. at the bottom of the ocean is always 4C. (that's the temp. that water is densest)

That's not true. Is some areas it can be -1.

 

[JLM]

That's not true. Is some areas it can be -1.

If that's the case the entire ocean is frozen.

 

[Blackleaf]

If that's the case the entire ocean is frozen.

Water can't freeze down at those depths no matter how cold it gets because of the pressure.

 

[JLM]

Water can't freeze down at those depths no matter how cold it gets because of the pressure.

You might be on to something there.

 

[Blackleaf]

You might be on to something there.

And because of its saltiness, seawater freezes at -2C.

 

[taxslave]

Water can't freeze down at those depths no matter how cold it gets because of the pressure.

It is also salt, so the freezing point is lower. Around here the water temperature is fairly constant at 60 ft. Much warmer than the surface in winter.

 

[Blackleaf]

It is also salt, so the freezing point is lower. Around here the water temperature is fairly constant at 60 ft. Much warmer than the surface in winter.

That's why when it's cold enough to freeze puddles you rarely see the sea frozen.

 

[JLM]

That's why when it's cold enough to freeze puddles you rarely see the sea frozen.

Not to mention the volume of the water is a helluva lot greater.

 

[Blackleaf]

After several days of hot and sunny weather it's now snowing here.

That's the British weather for you.

 

[Blackleaf]

Not to mention the volume of the water is a helluva lot greater.

And that as well.

 

[Blackleaf]

Snow here in Bolton today. Crazy.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

All these promises. And no deliveries.

 

[captain morgan]

Ice free North pole since 2013

... 'Nuff said

 

[Decapoda]

Summers could last half the year by the end of this century


I don't see a downside.. longer crop growing season, more fun in the pool and BBQ's

Not to mention atmospheric CO2 levels will be much more beneficial for growing crops.

The benefits of carbon dioxide supplementation on plant growth and production.

Meanwhile, we have a mindless clown in Ottawa that is doing everything in his power to starve plant life of the essential nutrients they need, deeming it instead to be toxic pollution that must be eradicated.

 

[petros]

101.325 kilopascals

Why is it unchanged?

 

[Danbones]

101.325 kilopascals

Why is it unchanged?

Ha ha, like soft warm Bull Sh!t, 33.899 feet of water can only be piled so high.

 

[Twin_Moose]

If that's the case the entire ocean is frozen.

Why does one use salt to de-ice the steps and sidewalk?

 

[JLM]

Why does one use salt to de-ice the steps and sidewalk?

Salt reduces the thawing temp. to 23F.

 

[Twin_Moose]

Salt reduces the thawing temp. to 23F.

So what do you think salt does to water in the ocean's

 

[JLM]

So what do you think salt does to water in the ocean's

I know what it does...........................lowers the freezing temp. by 1 or 2 degrees F.