BEST THREAD THIS PAST DAY!!!

I L-O-V-E GLP, simply because I'm bound to find those subjects that pique my interests, none which my friends would ever care to discuss.

This thread is like a global/universal game of connect the dots. I have a feeling that some of you may understand where I'm going with this, but, I will desist so we can stay on subject.

One of my favorite books is a 1997 volume, THE EARTH'S SHIFTING AXIS clues to nature's most perplexing mysteries, by Mac B. Strain.

Much of what OP is posting is discussed in that book.

Strain developed the Dynamic Axis Theory, which "suggests that the earth's rotational axis, in an otherwise stable planetary mold, shifts position, forcing a new equatorial definition. In consequence, there are corresponding changes in elevation at all latitudes associated with the shift meridian. Critical to this concept is the theory of the existence of magma seas whose radial influence puts pressure upon the underside of the crust. This pressure, by Strain's analysis creates tensile stresses that initiate crustal fracturing, magma intrusions, and relates to the theory of magma up-welling in crustal spreading zones along mid-ocean ridges." Furthermore, his discussion extends to otherwise unstable shifts." [synopsis quote from: [link to earthchangesmedia.com]

On page 82 of his book in a discussion regarding Charles H, Hapgood, Strain writes:

"When I first read [Hapgood's] "The Earth's Shifting Crust," I felt I had finally found someone that had visualized the Dynamic Axis Theory. Each of his examples of geologic change and climate swings could not have set the stage better for the conclusions I am trying to present here. Rather than try to paraphrase Hapgood's excellent work, anyone interested in further indications of axis movements should read his book from the perspective of Dynamic Axis Theory."

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Using the Chandler wobble as part of his theory, Strain discusses how even a small shift in Earth's rotational axis would lead to catalclysmic changes on Earth. When I look at recent seismogram readings on the USGS' Live Internet Seismic Server, some of the waves remind me of Chandler models. [Since a GLPer posted a link to the Server a week or so ago, I've been trying to figure out the meaning of some of the patterns that have been appearing.]
[link to aslwww.cr.usgs.gov]


Some of you may have noticed quirky weather since the Indonesian earthquake in 2004, which ever so slightly slowed down our rotation and shifted our axis. The Chilean earthquake earlier this year did the same. Although a quick explanation is found at the following link, it's author's conclusion that these shifts cause no ramifications is contrary to Strain's theory. [link to www.uwgb.edu]

The changes that we are experiencing on Earth could very well be part of a whole interconnected series of cause and effects which are complimenting each other in very uncomplimentary ways. A domino effect if you will, a ping pong cascade of troubles that keeps bouncing back as our planet adjusts itself.

I'm almost positive that Stain even uses the sheer weight of the water that will fill the Three Gorges Dam in China as an example of a possible plate shifting event, should a bulge form elsewhere in the planet [I got tired of trying to find the reference while writing this.]

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Although Strain's book reads more like a dry scientific paper, I found it hard to put down.

Some of the topics include crustal compression forces, sheer forces, weight shifts and axis torque. In fact, the book it just chock full of all sorts of past events around the globe throughout our known and speculated history.

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For those GLPers who have not read of such things before, let's use a few easy to understand examples:

--You fill a container with water to it's brim, cap it and place it in a freezer. What happens? The container bursts as the ice expands. If you do this with a bottle of soda, the bursting will be somewhat violent, and, messy indeed.

--A tank of LP gas is heated in a fire. When it bursts, it's force is going to forcefully shift quite a few things around. Also messy. I guess I should advise any morans out there not to do this at home.

--Now, consider an old fashioned water bed. As you sit down, your weight compresses that spot, causing the volume to expand elsewhere. Or, think of a balloon. Squeeze one area, another bulges. Apply this to forces such as OP's example of ice loss or gain. Or, something closer to the hearts of some doomtards here: HAARP.

--Oh. What about the displacement caused by removing a block in that game Jenga; or, trying to quickly pull a tablecloth out from under a fully set dining table; or, by a hefty person jumping in a pool; or, the tsumami that would sweep across the Atlantic and hit the East Coast if something were to disengage that 2100' section of LaPalma [ [link to www.lapalma-tsunami.com] Any of these will cause reactions if we consider the Jenga blocks as large as LaPalma, the person in the pool an incoming asteroid, or, the tablecloth a strike slip fault. KA-BOOM!

[forgive my indulgence]
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Then, as far as ice ages go, you might read The Coming Global Superstorm by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. One chapter opens with a snowstorm in Paris that does not ease up. As snow engulfs the city, the combination of mounting snow in a deep freeze not just paralysis the City of Lights--all communication is finally lost; the city ceases to exist.

As OP suggests in his original post, this is presented as a rapid, unstoppable event. This book is another thoughtful one which is very hard to put down.

Anyway, thanks for this thread! It's amazing how easy it is to lose yourself in thoughts and words. Another night with just a few hours sleep!