The evolutionary process behind these mechanisms is another question entirely. The prevailing idea here is the two-step model (Kirschvink 2000). The first step is the development of a mechanism of early detection and involves the three theories previously mentioned. The mechanism would have to be quick, working in the space of time between the first warning sign, whether it be the change in electromagnetic field, presence of sound waves, or arrival of initial P waves, and the approach of the S waves and earthquake itself. Given the presence of a stimuli detection method, the second step would be the linkage between that stimulus and earthquake, which would then elicit a response. The conclusion can be drawn that some animals haven’t reached this step, as not all have learned to flee but just “exhibit strange behaviour,” implying that they’re sensing a change but not perceiving what it is, rendering the mechanism useless (USGS).The second step would, having said that, likely develop, even in an isolated population. If it occurred in one animal, that animal’s ability to survive a disaster increases its chances of producing offspring, its fitness, and the mutation’s likelihood of carrying on into the next…
The song I chose is “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, is characterized by the Beach Boys. I chose this song because of how laid back the tune sounds and makes me want to relax. It’s relaxing because the song reminds me of the beach and the sounds of the waves. In the song it talks about how they will be gone for the summer and to tell the teacher they have gone surfing. The summer always reminds me of the beach and all the surfers in the water. In the 1960’s California was known as the surfing state. The Beach…
of ocean. The waves get bigger and the sound gets louder. The overall…
Right! Right!”, he yelled. The water splashed into our boat, it was like getting hit with little ice cubes. My hands were gripped tightly around the paddle as we steered clear of the next big wave. “Good job, that was the easiest one.” I looked over at Ashli and shock flooded our faces. The next set of rapids was coming up, we prepared our paddles. The flowy water turned into a big white bear. The water was the bear, and we were it's honey. It tried to swallow us whole, but we fought…
Inconsistent, small waves. Tremendous pressure and quick tugs. Bright red water. What would you do if your arm was bitten off by a shark? While most people would freak out, Bethany Hamilton did the complete opposite. Even though many people thought Bethany’s surfing career was over, she proved them wrong. Hamilton is best known for her positive attitude throughout all the struggles she went through after losing her arm (Bricknell). Thirteen years later, she still continues to be a role…
Night-time and The Wave, two characters had to make some very important decisions. It was difficult because they both didn't have much experience in trying to make decisions that others didn't agree with. In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Christopher had to make some very tough choices such as leaving his father to go live with his mother in London. In The Wave, Laurie, a senior at Gordon High had to make a decision no one agreed with. She didn't want to be in The Wave. So…
London flat, that she had called home for the last few years.Eyes closed, she drinks in the memories, smells and sounds. Moving from room to room, revisiting happy times and events, absorbing them to her mind’s eye for the long lonely nights that she thinks lay ahead. Suddenly Sarah Jane stops and stands like a statue frozen in time. Here in a state of numbness, within the walls of silence, cold, empty living room that was often filled with love and laughter. Sarah beings to doubt if the…
Surfing is Eddie Aikau’s favorite thing to do. He was an excellent and a brave surfer who surfed the mountain-like wave on Hawai’i. His life showed how he surfed with affection and he surfed like he is one with the ocean. He accepts challenges that goes on his life. Eddie Aikau dreamed in sailing on the Hokule’a and to share his culture and its history to the world. According to the article on Eddie Aikau Foundation, “He took on the responsibility, not only of helping to make the beaches safer,…
Musical Notes Can Count Jerri Pineda Abstract— The development of mathematics involves early connections with music and the basic physics of sound. Mathematics is present in the natural occurrence of the ratios and intervals found in music and modern tuning systems. As people age, their hearing becomes dull and require change in the music ratio and interval to hear the same tune as when young. In like manner, the interval increases until a perfect pitch is heard. In this paper we will examine…
Vibration Experiment Preface The mechanical vibration (Mechanical Vibration) is Oscillations (Periodic Motion) or random (Random Motion) of the mass of the mechanical system versus a balanced static system, the mechanical vibrations caused by mechanical systems (Structure or equipment), which is in a state of static equilibrium is disturbed by an external force. Resulting in the exchange of kinetic energy and potential energy between the mass and spring of the system. An example of interference…