Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2275648)

The world will change, what perhaps can be entertaining is watching man expel labor to control a planet that is still going to do as it wishes. Cities that have been under water for several millennia were never put there by mankind’s pollution. We cannot make the planet do as we wish. It will change constantly, the real question is can we adapt?

I personally am not entertained by someone’s misery. I just know what I see as out of our control. Can you change the Earth’s rotation speed? Can you make the Earth tilt more or less than its 28.5 degrees? Can you make it orbit closer or farther from the sun? All these events happen, but I don’t think you can control them.

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2273787)

It's early in the season, but Anchorage Alaska has already seen record breaking amounts of snowfall. Some areas, surrounding the city, accumulated two feet within two days. A snow emergency has been declared. Is El Niño the cause? Do you think the scientists who support the theory of global warming are staring at their monitors in disbelief? Strange thing, I did not see this reported on the news as often as this summer's record breaking heat. Any thoughts on why?

Originally Posted by mickey100 (Post 2275657)

You clearly don't understand the concept of global warming. Global warming doesn't mean every winter is going to be warmer, or that certain areas won't have cold temperatures, it just means the RATE of climate change has increased due to human causes. There is a direct connection between what scientists have identified as global warming and catastrophic weather events, so we see many more events like record breaking floods and more frequent and intense storms. Obviously, the cost to society is in the billions.

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2275612)

The Mississippi River is at the lowest levels recorded. In July, The Army Corp of Engineers had to quickly devise a means to stop the salt water intrusion from the Gulf that could destroy the river.

Months later, the river is still at low levels. This is reducing the amount of grain and other crops that can be sent by barge. Many farmers have lost $25,000 to $50,000 this season due to this inability to ship their crops.

One slight variance in the planet, in this case high ocean water and low river water, can create economic disaster and even famine. Alarming situations, like my example, are occurring around the world. This is not humorous . Unless, you can survive without food and water. If you can, then laugh until your "extraordinary" belly aches.

Originally Posted by bcsnave (Post 2275753)

Interesting, we have a place on Pool 8 of the Mississippi, it has been so high the COE had to open the flood gates many times this year. This is a pic of our boat landing that is underwater...LOW WATER ...I dont think so

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2275754)

Low flow in the lower Mississippi resulting in a saltwater wedge flowing upstream and affecting the water supply for New Orleans. Easy enough to Google.

Perhaps this high water will flow downstream and alleviate the problem.

Originally Posted by bcsnave (Post 2275753)

Interesting, we have a place on Pool 8 of the Mississippi, it has been so high the COE had to open the flood gates many times this year. This is a pic of our boat landing that is underwater...LOW WATER ...I dont think so

Originally Posted by bcsnave (Post 2275757)

Certainly easy to Google Mississippi River Flooding 2023

Mississippi River Flood of 2023

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2275754)

Low flow in the lower Mississippi resulting in a saltwater wedge flowing upstream and affecting the water supply for New Orleans. Easy enough to Google.

Perhaps this high water will flow downstream and alleviate the problem.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2275907)

You mean this graph of the LOWER Mississippi (showing normal levels, as of today)?

Lower Mississippi River Stages

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2275910)

No, it is not about river levels.

Much of the Mississippi river bed in at least southern Louisiana is below sea level. If a dam was built above New Orleans and the river flow stopped, the water from the Gulf would flow northwards. The only thing holding the saltwater out of the Mississippi is the volume of water flowing down the river.

In the late September to early November timeframe, the flow in the river was insufficient to keep the saltwater out. It appears that even last week the saltwater wedge had pushed 63 miles up river. It seems like the river is beginning to win this month. I haven't seen any articles more recent than mid-October so maybe the problem has abated for this year.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2275921)

Not about river levels?

Then please explain this post that started this offshoot of the thread:

"The Mississippi River is at the lowest levels recorded. In July, The Army Corp of Engineers had to quickly devise a means to stop the salt water intrusion from the Gulf that could destroy the river."

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2275921)

Not about river levels?

Then please explain this post that started this offshoot of the thread:

"The Mississippi River is at the lowest levels recorded. In July, The Army Corp of Engineers had to quickly devise a means to stop the salt water intrusion from the Gulf that could destroy the river."

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2275928)

Google is your friend.

Shipping problems in the mid-Missippi above Louisiana. Salt intrusion in the lower Mississippi at and below New Orleans. Shipping issues due to low water level. Salt intrusion due to low flow. Perhaps the low levels in the middle section which affect shipping result in a low flow in the lower section that enables the salt intrusion.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2276080)

Then you should have responded to the person who claimed the river levels were low...

You know, the person to whom's claim I responded?

Oh, and I used Google to get my information, so I don't understand your need for the snarky "Google is your friend" response...