The article “Climate Change Clues Found In Plants” (SF Gate 2016) shows that the plants they studied are blooming earlier than before because spring is arriving earlier. If this is occurring in the study location, it is likely happening in other locations around the globe as well. By observing the changes in the plants, it is possible to make other connections of ecosystem functionings that are subsequently being affected. The plants blooming earlier could affect other dependent species who if they do not adapt then the species will likely die off. This die off and inability to adapt could cause the entire ecosystem to fail which could have even greater repercussion for humans and the environment.
Diking May Lead to Earthquakes
According to an article on Phys.org (Pennsylvania State University 2016), researchers have found that diking may be a causing more earthquakes than previously thought. The earth’s surface should be completely searched for deformations caused by diking and those areas monitored so that nearby communities can be warned of the potential danger and possible events. Being able to calculate the amount of stress applied to adjacent rocks of the dike is a big discovery that will save many human lives and can explain previously unexplained earthquakes worldwide. This is a great step forward for understanding plate tectonics and allowing for greater accuracy in predicting earthquakes.
Works Cited
Pennsylvania State University. "Researchers Find New Cause of Strong Earthquakes." Phys.org, 8 Feb. 2016. Web. 11 Feb. 2016.
SF Gate. "Climate Change Clues Found in Plants." SF Gate. SF Gate, 26 Jan. 2016. Web. 11 Feb. 2016.
