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Could heat from inside the Earth be causing global warming? If more heat was rising from the ocean floors would we notice - particularly if it was only happening in a few small areas?
Does the earth’s interior make an overwhelming contribution to the surface temperature?
This claim seems to be contradicted by the fact that it is warmer in daytime. And in summer. And closer to the equator. It takes a rare kind of talent to present an argument on climate change that is inconsistent with the existence of seasons.
Scientists have extensively measured the flow of heat from inside the earth—it amounts to 0.075 Watts per square metre, while incoming solar radiation is 342 Watts per square metre, about 5000 times as much. Hissink is correct that heat from the Earth is not included in climate models—but that is because it is negligible.
The Earth's core is made up of molten iron and nickel, which produces significant amounts of heat. This heat is transferred to the Earth's surface through convection, and contributes to the overall temperature of the planet. As the Earth's core continues to generate heat, it adds to the overall temperature of the planet, contributing to global warming.
While the heat from the Earth's core may not be the main cause of global warming, it is still a significant factor. It is estimated that the heat from the Earth's core contributes about 0.03% to the overall temperature of the planet. While this may seem small, it is still a measurable and important contribution to global warming.
The heat from the Earth's core is a natural process that cannot be controlled by humans. While we can take steps to reduce our own carbon emissions and slow down global warming, we cannot directly control the heat generated from within the Earth.
The main source of global warming is the increase in greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the Earth's atmosphere. This is primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels. While the heat from the Earth's core does contribute to global warming, it is not as significant as these other sources.
There is no evidence to suggest that the heat from the Earth's core will lead to catastrophic global warming. While it does contribute to the overall temperature of the planet, it is not a significant enough factor to cause catastrophic warming on its own. It is important to focus on reducing our carbon emissions in order to mitigate the effects of global warming.