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    Model output discussion 25th Jan onwards

    in Forecast Model Discussion

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    As difficult as it is to put the despair aside, seeing charts like these really are something.

     

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    I have a feeling things are going to get worse, and the output certainly shows that before any major pattern change, at least we have lot's to keep an eye on for many different reasons! with the Lows swinging further South next week pulling cooler air in at times with it.

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    Sinkholes: A deadly threat from Florida's 'underworld'

    in Climate Change

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    I trust you aren't referring to mine explorers as potholing guys. Might raise the blood pressure a tad. Posted Image Seriously if you are interested in underground photography the site I linked to above contains many truly stunning photos.

     

    They use the Magpie shaft to access natural caverns, if this was flooded to help the Lathkill's top catchment it would make things a little difficult for them, hence the delicacy of the subject..

    Model output discussion 25th Jan onwards

    in Forecast Model Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Polar Maritime

    Yes, it's nice to see the GFS showing sign's of something of a change to a weaker blocked Atlantic with the Jet pushing  South over France instead of right over us! as ECM hinted from yesterday also, a lot more rain to come yet this week especially for the South again. At least we have interest of a wintry note.. the further South these Lows swing the better, but a would't get to hung up on every run as there will be lots of swings through-out the models.

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    Sinkholes: A deadly threat from Florida's 'underworld'

    in Climate Change

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    Part of the old mine has been opened back up in the last year, there is a handful of workers down there which goes well under Eyam, and until they hit the Spar there will be very little information available, Yes i can remember the link you posted and there were a few on there i knew, after working on the Estate looking after the Lathkill for some time i was well aware of this problem,and something that has been discussed many times over the years, but it seems the local Potholing guys see things in a different light..

    Your ideal climate/location?

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Polar Maritime

    Flash, Staffordshire 425m asl

     

    New York (although a bit hot in summer) not a fan of very hot weather, 20-26 range ideal for me, and surely most on here and off here

     

    Flash is actually 462m asl or  1518ft,

     

    Unless you want to live at  Flash Bar stores which is 425m asl Posted Image 

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    Sinkholes: A deadly threat from Florida's 'underworld'

    in Climate Change

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    Glebe Mine at Eyam Knoc, They are on the hunt for Spar, this mine has been shut and re-opened many times in the past and riddled with old Lead workings which as you say go unnoticed until a collapse happens.

     

    Which ls also one of the reasons the River Lathkill is drying up... Apart from the Acidic water eating the Limestone away on the porous river bed, but that's another story..

     

    Sinkholes: A deadly threat from Florida's 'underworld'

    in Climate Change

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    Down here a mining survey is compulsory. Mind very often they aren't worth the paper they are written on as old workings wouldn't necessarily show up. In many areas they wouldn't show up potential dangers of sinkholes anyway if dependent on erosion of limestone over many years.

     

    Yes Knoc, My brother who works a local mine had a lucky escape over Christmas when 60ft of shaft collapsed, if they had been working there would off been many deaths, but work continues.

    Solar and Aurora Activity Chat

    in Space, Science & nature

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    Almost perfectly centered on the Earth facing side of the Sun Active Region AR1967 is wider than the planet Jupiter, AR1967 has a 'delta-class' magnetic field that harbors energy for strong eruptions and so far this region has produced six M-class solar flares in February. 

     

    AR1968 just right above it is much smaller but has also been producing some M-class solar flares. There is a 50% forecast for an X-class solar flare over the next 24 hours. CREDIT; S.D.O

     

     

     

    Model output discussion 25th Jan onwards

    in Forecast Model Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Polar Maritime

    Start of the upgrades I mentioned earlier. Keep watching during the week for more wintry charts that will verify.

     

    You should work for the METO Posted Image

     

    Some nice signals from the ECM today, keep an eye on them tiny heights over the pole, and ridging starting to push up into Greenland, it's starting to cut-in in a good place to with the Jet already way South over the UK.

     

    We have got to start somewhere !

     

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    Mars Fever: NASA's Curiosity Rover

    in Space, Science & nature

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    On Mars, NASA's Curiosity Rover Seeks Smoother Road to Reduce Wheel Damage.

     

    NASA engineers are looking for ways to reduce the wear and tear on the Mars rover Curiosity's wheels, which have accumulated an increasing number of dings and punctures over the last few months.

    Curiosity's handlers are driving the 1-ton rover more cautiously now and are checking the condition of its wheels frequently, NASA officials said. The rover team is also considering sending Curiosity over a 3-foot-tall (1 meter) sand dune soon to access a potentially smoother, less rocky route to its ultimate science destination, the foothills of the towering Mount Sharp. http://www.space.com/24491-mars-rover-curiosity-wheel-damage.html?cmpid=514648_20140131_17836074

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