... in the natural Greenhouse effect is caused by human activity which increases the quantity of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Extreme weather in general is also thought to be a product of the increased human interference on the biogeochemical cycles. The biogeochemical cycles include the Carbon cycle, Nitrogen cycle and Oxygen ... suffered as railway tracks buckled in the heat and speed restrictions were imposed to increase safety measures and prevent trains from derailing. Road surfaces also melted meaning there was more traffic and blocked roads. Due to the high mediterranean heat,...

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... a large sheet of ice that moves very, very slowly. Some melting glaciers add more water to the ocean. Warmer temperatures also make water expand. When water expands in the ocean, it takes up more space and the level of the sea rises. Sea level may rise as much as 2 feet during the next century. This will effect both natural systems and manmade ... with preventing and treating health problems. Very young children and the elderly adults will run the highest risks. Gases in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide and methane trap the sun's energy and warm the earth. This natural "greenhouse ...

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