not all the time......
When meteorologist Edward Lorenz set up his computer to model the weather in 1960, he had no idea what a complex problem he was taking on. After a while, he realized that any small change in the starting conditions of his program had a huge impact on the outcome of his experiment and in predicting the weather.
Popularly called the butterfly effect, this aspect of chaos theory made Lorenz and others realize that predicting weather with pinpoint accuracy will never be possible.
But scientists are getting closer.
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And just like the butterfly whose single flapping of a wing on one side of the world might help precipitate a tornado on the other side, a single leaf can have large consequences for the weather.
"How well we are able to represent one leaf in a weather forecast model can be a key to predicting thunderstorms," said Dev Niyogi, an assistant professor of agronomy and earth and atmospheric sciences at Purdue University. "The amount of moisture plants are emitting during photosynthesis may be considered the local trigger that trips fronts into violent weather."
Researchers in plant biology have long used models of photosynthesis to
look at environmental changes. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants
convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates using solar energy. But
weather simulators have never directly incorporated photosynthesis models
for forecasting weather.
"We coupled a photosynthesis-based vegetation model to a weather forecast model and tested the improvement one could obtain by this for simulating severe weather situations," Niyogi told LiveScience.
This, combined with improved mapping of soil moisture, allows for better predictions of specific, local events.
"Our results showed that, while the current weather forecast and vegetation models do a fair job in simulating the weather, the results in terms of timing, location and intensity of local-scale thunderstorms can be improved by adopting more detailed photosynthesis transpiration models," Niyogi explained.
These improvements can improve forecasting of factors such as temperature and humidity anywhere from 5 to 50 percent.
"It certainly makes us think, what other factors may be important that we should be considering and how that may improve matters further," Niyogi said.
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2007-02-21 11:01:35
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answered by ? 6
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I'm a practicing Wiccan and have been for the past 20+ years. Wiccans (Witches) don't "raise the wind".
This being said, there is such a thing as Weather Magick, but this is only used in extreme circumstances such as protection from severe storms or help when there is a drought and water is needed.
Perhaps you are thinking of using magick which would involve the use of the element of wind. This is not "raising the wind" either. Basically, in general terms, you would cast a spell and ask the element of wind to help bring your spell through-out the Universe and to bring the results swiftly back to you (basically using the wind to take your petition/spell higher and higher and farther and farther until it's reached its destination).
Have a lovely rest of the day. Bright Blessings.
2007-02-21 07:20:55
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answered by Goblin g 6
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For me I had continually believed in issues that maximum human beings might say became some thing evil or against god. i presumed that they had an extraordinarily narrow view of issues and that i nevertheless do. My family individuals became very open approximately issues and that i presumed everybody else became raised that way too. spectacular up till I stated some thing approximately ghosts one time and this baby only gave the impact of he'd seen one. I figured at that factor no longer everybody knew approximately those issues. so as time handed i found obtainable have been others like me that knew those issues existed. For the lack of expertise it relies upon on the guy. in the event that they are prepared to pay attention i visit tell them approximately some issues. If i can work out they are getting uncomfortable i will provide up. I do attempt to help human beings understand my attitude while asked. Oh geesh, i've got faith in all varieties of issues. some might get me sent to have a psychological examination yet i understand they are real. My prepare is fairly inner maximum. thank you for asking nonetheless.
2016-11-24 22:05:49
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answered by maysey 4
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No. Real wiccans do not waste their time doing that. Better ask the countries experimenting with nuclear weapons, the companies that pollute indiscriminately, the countries that refused to sign the Kyoto agreement, those who burn and cut down forests and jungles down, the oil industry, private charter planes. Ever since the industrial revolution began the weather has been changing, but is has speeded up in the last fifty years.
2007-02-21 07:07:42
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answered by Karan 6
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Nope, it's Gaia working in conjunction with the elementals to balance the biosphere. The elementals control the weather, not witches, although witches, or anyone else for that matter can make a request to the elementals.
2007-02-21 06:26:15
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answered by Sal D 6
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I was under the impression that it was Al Gore passing gas, but the Witches "raising the wind" might be a more plausible explanation.
2007-02-21 04:38:37
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answered by zaphodsclone 7
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Do you mean the Witches who are practicing to blow all the pollution right back down the stacks of industry?
With a bit left to blow the pollution out of the Whitehouse.
2007-02-21 05:06:18
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answered by Terry 7
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I do not raise the wind!! I only bring out the sunshine because I hate the freakin' snow!!
2007-02-21 04:39:08
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answered by FlyChicc420 5
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hmmm Ive noticed this change in the weather too, Witches the cause? no, its mother earth herself , is our end near? yes but the cycle will start all over again , you know the 28K year cycles that constantly destroy and rebuild everything, this cycle is eternal, man is eternal more importantly mathematics is eternal.
2007-02-21 04:44:35
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answered by Anonymous
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no its getting more violent because the people are polluting and the wind is trying to clean itself
2007-02-21 04:45:11
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answered by Anonymous
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