Land, invasion

The decision to use the atomic bomb has been vigorously debated over the years. It brought a quick end to the war and avoided many casualties that a land invasion of Japan would have cost. However, the civilians who were killed by the bomb and the survivors who developed radiation sickness left an unforgettable legacy of fear. The... 

His game (let s say) Involves evil, giant, intelligent crab-like creatures who live under the surface of the ocean s floor. — Although not human In appearance, they are as smart as men and have evolved a sophisticated culture. A volcanic eruption has broken through the ocean s crust, and now these are swarming into the ocean, preparing for a land invasion. 

Silurian 440 Myr Sea levels rise, two large continents form, hothouse climate. Diversification of jawless fishes, first bony fishes invasion of land by vascular plants and arthropods... 

In this chapter we are focusing on two different plants which appear to express allelopathy in quite different fashions. The first, Parthenium hysterophorus Linn, is recognized in many parts of theworld as causing serious agricultural problems due principally to its invasion of crop lands and the subsequent lowering of crop yields (1). Although this plant is native to the North and Central Americas, it has now been spread to many other... 

In the following month, it happened, Secretary Morgenthau was ordered to England and France by President Roosevelt to look into the many financial problems resulting from the invasion of the Continent. The Allies had landed in Normandy on June 6 and had already secured a firm foothold in northern France when we arrived in August of 1944. 

Ecological Impacts from the Interaction of Climate Change, Land Use Change, and Invasive Species... 

Rabotnov (32) considers that allelopathy contributes to maintaining homeostasis in natural plant communities. Economically important losses may occur when the ecological balance in such communities is disturbed. For example. Booth and Barker ( ) recorded lost grazing capacity due to invasion of pastoral lands by shrub species such as... 

It was believed that the mine was designed for anti-invasion purposes to be placed in shallow water against landing craft, vehicles and tanks Type JG Antiboat Land Mine, which existed in 5 modifications, each being actuated by a single chemical horn screwed into the top. The mines were either bell-shaped or of a truncated cone. Each contd 22 lbs of Type 98 Explosive. The mines were fired when chemical horns were broken (pp 222-23, Fig 168)... 

Oil s main disadvantage is its effect on the surrounding air, land, water, and wildlife. The extraction of oil from the land and the sea can be messy. On land, large, invasive oil drills can disturb local wildlife and destroy landscapes. Oil from broken pipelines sometimes pollutes the land. Much oil drilling takes place in the oceans, where oil spills and leaks can harm or kill ocean life. The process of extracting oil has prompted many political and environmental arguments. 

The development of second-generation biofuels may however require more patience. Some of the most popular biocrop feedstocks seem to belong to what are called "invasive species," better known as "weeds," with a high tendency to escape biofuel plantations and overrun adjacent farms and natural land [66]. One expert stated that investors have often started these new ventures in the expectation to produce biofuels in return and in the not-too-far future. It is understandable that they do not like negative assessments. But clearly this is another example where a proper assessment has to be made and patience needs to be applied. 

In Proceedings 3 Tropical Weed Science Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1990 pp. 313-317. Babbitt B. Statement by Secretary of the Interior on invasive alien species. National Weed Symposium. Bureau of Land Management Denver, CO. 1998 pp. 8-10. 

The Chief of the US Army Chemical Warfare Corps, writing in 1946, expressed the view that heavy gas attacks on the Allied beachheads might have delayed the invasion of Europe for up to six months and, indeed, have made landings elsewhere a necessity.32 Certainly, had the invasion been delayed the Germans would have had the time to complete... 

In addition to the biofuel sources that come from food products, non-food grasses and reeds can also be harmful. Being an alien, powerful and invasive species, they can overrun adjacent farms or natural lands. Some of these species, such as Jatropha, are also poisonous and if they invade pastures, they can harm the grazing herds. Other species, such as giant reeds can drain wetlands and clog drainage systems. Therefore, not all the sources of cellu-losic biofuels are useful or desirable. 

The climate of the Sea of Azov, which deeply penetrates into land, is continental. It is characterized by cold winters, and dry and hot summers. In the autumn-winter period, the weather is determined by the influence of a spur of the Siberian anticyclone with a domination of easterly and northeasterly winds with a speed of 4-7 m/s. Enhancements of the impact of this spur cause strong winds (up to 15 m/s) and are accompanied by invasions of cold air masses. The mean monthly temperature in January ranges from - 1 to - 5 °C during northeasterly storms, it may fall down to - 25 to - 27 °C. 

Vasco closed the door behind me as I crossed the little landing to the lady s chamber. Scowling at this invasion of her privacy, Grazia wrestled the door open for me, so I walked right through. 

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