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kristopher

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4. Generally speaking...

Reply to Demeter (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 29, 2012, 02:16 PM

Apr 2012

The heat being discussed that is of concern to us - the larger topic that provides a reason for writing the article - is anthropogenic global warming.

Or are you asking about the transport mechanism that caused the heat to be where it is?

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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 May 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 May 2012 #11

. kristopher May 2012 #13