Question
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lllllllulans 400 that the temperature at 4 b) At about what depth is the groundwater below the Yellowstone caldera hot enough to "boil" and therefore capable of generating Assignment 16 On June 12, 2016, an unusual flood occurred in east Lawton and surrounding areas. On that day you and a friend were discussing the aftermath of the flood that occurred along the creek in east Lawton. At the close of the conversation, your friend remarks, At least we won't have to worry about another one of these in our lifetime." How would you respond? Assignment 17 Refer to the diagram (provided) referring to the results of a classical experiment used to determine how a glacial moves in a mountain valley over an eight-year time span. Refer to the diagram and answer the following questions: a) Calculate the average yearly rate at which the ice in the center of the glacial advanced (om/year). b) Determine about how fast the glacial ice in the center moved per day. c) Calculate the average yearly rate at which the ice along the edges of the glacial advanced (cmiyear d) Why was the rate at the center different than the rate along the edges?
Explanation / Answer
The flooding in east Lawton was due to storms resulting in intense cloud bursts and heavy downpour which in turn caused the flash floods. Oklahoma frequently faces tornadoes and storms as it is located within the Tornado Alley of USA. These occur when the cool dry air from the Rocky moountains encounter the warm moist air from the Gulf in the plains north of Texas. This results in spiralling winds causing thunder storms. So it would be incorrect to say that the floods have been averted since Lawton flooded this year. Infact, the area is frequently subjected to thunderstorms.
