Are other planets getting hotter like the Earth?

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential causes of global warming, including the greenhouse effect and the sun's energy output. It is mentioned that the Earth is getting warmer at a faster rate than ever recorded and that industrialization may play a role. The idea that carbon dioxide is not the main cause is presented, with the opinion that land use changes and poor burning of carbon may also contribute to global warming. The conversation also brings up the topic of volcanic eruptions and their potential cooling effects.
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verdigris
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Are the other planets in the solar system getting hotter like the Earth and if they are would this mean that the so-called Greenhouse effect is being caused by increased output of energy by the Sun and not by carbon dioxide?
 
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What you have to understand is that the planet Venus is hotter than the planet Mercury, even though Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. The reason for this is, the greenhouse effect. So even if the other planets are getting hotter, or colder, the greenhouse effect will still warm the Earth more than it normally would if we didn't pump all that CO2 into the atmosphere.
 
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What I meant to say was: if all the planets regardless of their atmospheric make-up are getting hotter each year,then only the sun increasing its energy output could account for this.
 
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The amount of warming being detected on Earth is so tiny that this isn't something we can accurately measure on other planets for comparison.
 
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Earth's upper atmosphere is cooling
while lower part warms [CO2 traping]
that shoots the sun as a reason for rhe warming right down
 
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"Earth's upper atmosphere is cooling
while lower part warms [CO2 traping]
that shoots the sun as a reason for rhe warming right down"

Why is the upper atmosphere cooling - is it passing energy to the lower atmosphere?
 
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Earth's upper atmosphere is cooling
while lower part warms [CO2 traping]
that shoots the sun as a reason for rhe warming right down

Why is the upper atmosphere cooling - is it passing energy to the lower atmosphere?
 
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one idea is that the lower warmer part is not flowing upward
do to CO2 traping the heat
 
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Mars is one of the planets getting hotter right now.
 
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verdigris said:
What I meant to say was: if all the planets regardless of their atmospheric make-up are getting hotter each year,then only the sun increasing its energy output could account for this.

The sun is getting brighter with time, but its energy output is both well-measured and well-modelled. Its brightening can't account for global warming because it occurs on much larger timescales.
 
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Donski said:
the greenhouse effect will still warm the Earth more than it normally would if we didn't pump all that CO2 into the atmosphere.

It has been claimed that CO2 will only absorb radiant heat at 15 microns. Yet radiant heat can be between about 7 to 20 microns. If this is true then surely more man made heat is escaping from the Earth than is absorbed.
 
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I think this topic often is discussed with the knowledge learned on television or mentions in the newspaper.

If you look at the entire picture of research out there -- there are some key points to look at:

1. The Earth is getting warmer. It is getting warmer faster then has ever been recoreded -- or to this point can be determined from ice core samples.

2. Most people will agree that it is partly due to industrialization. Not everyone agrees it is CO2 alone.

3. Studies on sun output to this point have been questionable. Two satellite studies have data that may be flawed.

4. We should make preperations for adapting to the changes a warmer Earth will bring.



Personal Opinion: Carbon Dioxide is not the main cause. A volcanic eruption spews more CO2 than we have put into the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution began. However, our constant output spread all over the globe is making it more difficult for the Earth to process this carbon. In my opinion, it is the mass transition of land that is a major cause. We burn carbon poorly, causing soot to be deposited -- which absorbs more energy. We build more buildings and roads at the expense of trees and grass -- which also absorbs more energy.

We should try to burn less carbon, but it isn't necessarily the main cause of "global climate change."
 
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wxrocks said:
I think this topic often is discussed with the knowledge learned on television or mentions in the newspaper.

If you look at the entire picture of research out there -- there are some key points to look at:

1. The Earth is getting warmer. It is getting warmer faster then has ever been recoreded -- or to this point can be determined from ice core samples.

2. Most people will agree that it is partly due to industrialization. Not everyone agrees it is CO2 alone.

3. Studies on sun output to this point have been questionable. Two satellite studies have data that may be flawed.

4. We should make preperations for adapting to the changes a warmer Earth will bring.



Personal Opinion: Carbon Dioxide is not the main cause. A volcanic eruption spews more CO2 than we have put into the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution began. However, our constant output spread all over the globe is making it more difficult for the Earth to process this carbon. In my opinion, it is the mass transition of land that is a major cause. We burn carbon poorly, causing soot to be deposited -- which absorbs more energy. We build more buildings and roads at the expense of trees and grass -- which also absorbs more energy.

We should try to burn less carbon, but it isn't necessarily the main cause of "global climate change."

Even when volcanoes erupt tiny little crytals inside the ash coulds refelect the sunlight back into space. So when most volcanoes erupt all their doing is cooling down the earth.
 
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wxrocks said:
I think this topic often is discussed with the knowledge learned on television or mentions in the newspaper.

If you look at the entire picture of research out there -- there are some key points to look at:

1. The Earth is getting warmer. It is getting warmer faster then has ever been recoreded -- or to this point can be determined from ice core samples.

2. Most people will agree that it is partly due to industrialization. Not everyone agrees it is CO2 alone.

3. Studies on sun output to this point have been questionable. Two satellite studies have data that may be flawed.

4. We should make preperations for adapting to the changes a warmer Earth will bring.



Personal Opinion: Carbon Dioxide is not the main cause. A volcanic eruption spews more CO2 than we have put into the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution began. However, our constant output spread all over the globe is making it more difficult for the Earth to process this carbon. In my opinion, it is the mass transition of land that is a major cause. We burn carbon poorly, causing soot to be deposited -- which absorbs more energy. We build more buildings and roads at the expense of trees and grass -- which also absorbs more energy.

We should try to burn less carbon, but it isn't necessarily the main cause of "global climate change."

Take a look at Ice Core samples. They clearly show that ever since the Industrial Revolution, our CO2 levels skyrocketed.
 

1. Why are other planets getting hotter like the Earth?

The primary cause of the warming of other planets, like Earth, is the increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases. These gases trap heat and increase the overall temperature of the planet.

2. Which planets are experiencing similar levels of warming to Earth?

According to recent studies, Venus and Mars are also experiencing warming similar to Earth. Venus has a thick atmosphere of mainly carbon dioxide, while Mars has a thin atmosphere with traces of carbon dioxide. Both of these planets have seen an increase in surface temperature over the past few decades.

3. How do we know that other planets are getting hotter?

Scientists use a variety of methods, such as satellite measurements and observations from space probes, to study the atmosphere and surface temperatures of other planets. This data is then compared to historical records and trends to determine if there is a change in temperature.

4. Is the warming of other planets caused by the same factors as Earth?

While the primary cause of warming on other planets is also an increase in greenhouse gases, the specific factors leading to this increase may differ. For example, on Earth, human activities such as burning fossil fuels contribute to the increase in greenhouse gases, while on Mars, it may be due to natural processes.

5. Will other planets continue to get hotter in the future?

It is difficult to predict the exact future of other planets, as it depends on a variety of factors such as the composition of their atmosphere and their distance from the sun. However, if the current trend of increasing greenhouse gases continues, it is likely that other planets will also experience further warming in the future.

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