Holes in the Ozone Layer
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Ernie Fitzpatrick asked:
Variations in temperature and pressure divide the earths atmosphere into layers. We need this ozone layer(s) to keep out the harmful solar radiation rays. Ozone depletion describes two distinct, but related observations: a slow, steady decline of about 4 percent per decade in the total amount of ozone in Earth’s stratosphere since the late 1970s; and a much larger, but seasonal, decrease in stratospheric ozone over Earth’s polar regions during the same period. And?
If, and that’s a pretty big IF, we’re facing a 40% increase in average sun spot activity in the next peak (can you say 2012?), then we need as much protection as we can have; however, there are some grave concerns. Scientists are seeing major cracks, gaping holes in the earth’s magnetic field, anywhere from a few hours to months. In fact, there South Atlantic 100,000 mile crack is more than alarming.
The crack opens up between Brazil and South Africa and has caused great concerns with NASA.
Several statllites passing through this “crack” have been damaged already by solar outbursts that easily penetrate. With such infrequent anomolies few will notice until our power grids are affected (and they will be) nd we lose power. Those who have just experienced hurricane Ike know what the loss of power can mean.
There is also a hole in the staratospheric ozone layer over the Antartica, just a few degrees south of the South American crack. God forbid the two become one. The suns UV rays go where the ozone layer is thin or non-existant. It’s obvious to those scientists who have the most insight and technical information (can you say those who know what they’re talking about?) are sounding a siren. The message is that things are changing and none for the better.
So, I ask. Are we going to to keep ignoring the deeper truths and realities of life, stick our proverbial heads in the sand an concentrate on the Dow stock market, or are we going to become a bit more instrospective, contemplative, and spiritual about life. We have a choice. We have choices.
Best we refocus now, while we can.
Mitchell Fishing Rods
Variations in temperature and pressure divide the earths atmosphere into layers. We need this ozone layer(s) to keep out the harmful solar radiation rays. Ozone depletion describes two distinct, but related observations: a slow, steady decline of about 4 percent per decade in the total amount of ozone in Earth’s stratosphere since the late 1970s; and a much larger, but seasonal, decrease in stratospheric ozone over Earth’s polar regions during the same period. And?
If, and that’s a pretty big IF, we’re facing a 40% increase in average sun spot activity in the next peak (can you say 2012?), then we need as much protection as we can have; however, there are some grave concerns. Scientists are seeing major cracks, gaping holes in the earth’s magnetic field, anywhere from a few hours to months. In fact, there South Atlantic 100,000 mile crack is more than alarming.
The crack opens up between Brazil and South Africa and has caused great concerns with NASA.
Several statllites passing through this “crack” have been damaged already by solar outbursts that easily penetrate. With such infrequent anomolies few will notice until our power grids are affected (and they will be) nd we lose power. Those who have just experienced hurricane Ike know what the loss of power can mean.
There is also a hole in the staratospheric ozone layer over the Antartica, just a few degrees south of the South American crack. God forbid the two become one. The suns UV rays go where the ozone layer is thin or non-existant. It’s obvious to those scientists who have the most insight and technical information (can you say those who know what they’re talking about?) are sounding a siren. The message is that things are changing and none for the better.
So, I ask. Are we going to to keep ignoring the deeper truths and realities of life, stick our proverbial heads in the sand an concentrate on the Dow stock market, or are we going to become a bit more instrospective, contemplative, and spiritual about life. We have a choice. We have choices.
Best we refocus now, while we can.
Mitchell Fishing Rods
