The discussion centers on the implications of melting ice on global sea levels, particularly focusing on the distribution of sea level rise around the equator compared to the poles. Participants explore the scientific basis for these claims and the importance of data in understanding the phenomenon.
Participants express differing views on the distribution of sea level rise and the adequacy of evidence presented. There is no consensus on the specific impacts or the validity of the claims made.
Participants highlight the importance of relative ratios between equatorial and higher latitude coasts, indicating that assumptions and definitions are critical to the discussion. The need for rigorous scientific data is emphasized, but specific mathematical steps or models are not resolved.
And do you think it's ALL going to "gather around the equator" ?itallcomestoenergy said:ESL: Since valuable discussions are being made and then threads closed, here is an input:
Melting ice to liquid water, will gather around equator because of gravity
@lomidrevo
Yes, but that's not what you said. How MUCH more will the rise be at the equator as opposed to higher latitudes?itallcomestoenergy said:ESL. My point is that sea level rise will rise more around equator than on the Earth's poles
Valuable is relative here. Party small talks are not valuable discussions. We need facts in general but especially on subjects which are so politically misused as CC.itallcomestoenergy said:Since valuable discussions are being made and then threads closed