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GuyTallman t1_j6j4r8t wrote

Redwoods intertwine their root systems with other trees and often share nutrients. It is how something like an albino redwood can exist even though it can't photosynthesize for itself. It also means that trees that are by themselves and not connected to others in a shared root structure are especially vulnerable the wind and erosion leading to them falling. There is a solo redwood in my neighborhood, it scares the shit out of me.

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Zarmazarma t1_j6j26qh wrote

> Around 230, which is massively more than gunshots, jet engines, and even bomb explosions.

The conversion factor for sound intensity between air and water is approximately 62 decibels. This means a 230 decibel sound underwater is comparable to a 168 decibel sound above water. This is similar to a variety of gunshots going off about a meter from your ear (incidentally, also about the range you fire a gun from).

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enterthewoods1 t1_j6j1zjs wrote

Lol ur probably getting downvoted because you come off pretentious and snarky and people don’t like that.

You’re literally calling people animals, if you don’t want discussion fine but don’t be surprised when people dislike you with no discussion if that’s your stance, maybe you need to grow up.

Also I literally am discussing with you and you’re waving it off, by your own definition aren’t you an “animal” too?

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enterthewoods1 t1_j6j1k7j wrote

Lmao you don’t need to try be snarky it’s not gonna further any kind of discussion.

Do you have this same opinion of Chinese social media and mainstream media? Because it’s just as feverish if not worse.

You’re basically telling all of humanity to grow up, most people won’t, this is how geopolitics goes for the majority of a population.

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