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Originally posted by jade_dragon
Where was the scientific method
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Ok, then how about this:
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994903
Scientific method used:
Simon Holgate and Philip Woodworth of the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, in Bidston, UK, found this discrepancy using the Topex satellite, launched in 1992. The satellite measures sea level by bouncing microwaves off the ocean and timing the return trip.
According to the Topex data, global average sea level rose by 2.8 millimetres a year between 1993 and 2002. This is thought to be a consequence of global warming: water in the oceans expands as it warms up, and more is added as glaciers and ice caps melt.
But during the same period, the water level within 100 kilometres of the coast rose faster, by an average of 3.7 millimetres a year.
Of course now you'll reply back citing another "
Some scientists believe oranges are really apples at the molecular level!", to try to discount the findings mentioned above.