Forget global warming. The next ice age could begin any day. Beginning with the dinosaur extinction of 65 million years ago, Not by Fire but by Ice explores the relationship between mass extinctions, ice ages, and geomagnetic reversals (times when compasses would have pointed south instead of north).
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A must-read. You'll shudder every time you see a snowflake.
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Contorted and twisted, their bodies lie scattered across the barren Wyoming countryside like dead flies on a window sill. But these are no flies, these are dinosaurs. Measuring up to 80 feet long (the length of a trailer-truck), the once mighty brontosaurs now lie embedded in the cold western limestone of Sheep Creek.
Contorted and twisted, their bodies lie scattered across the barren Wyoming countryside like dead flies on a window sill. But these are no flies, these are dinosaurs. Measuring up to 80 feet long (the length of a trailer-truck), the once mighty brontosaurs now lie embedded in the cold western limestone of Sheep Creek.
Arched backwards, with their necks and tails twisted and curved above their backs, the 50-ton monsters look as if they died in agony. It must have been a muscle-pulling, head-twisting, bellowing kind of agony, to leave them so distorted and bowed. Dozens of similarly contorted bodies have been found in bone quarry after desolate bone quarry all over the west. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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47 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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The main flaw of the book is that it seeks out scientists who cooborrate the authors opinions while not paying enough attention to the vast evidence against such opinions. For example an overwhelming majority of scientists do not connect the dinosaur extinction with either an ice age or magnetic reversal. And the meteor impact theory has much, much more going for it than what Mr. Felix tells us in his book. The bottom line, magnetic reversals are quite common, there are maybe 5 every million years and we do not have mass extinctions 5 times every million years. So why do I give this book 4 stars? The main reason is that the author presents a very intriguing theory linking underwater volcanism to El Nino and to ice ages as well. This is the first time I had heard this theory and it sounds quite plausible. Also the author does give pretty good explanations of complicated topics in a way that a lay person could understand so the book is quite educational. You can tell this guy definitely knows his stuff. So, buy the book, read it, but research further and make up your own mind.
55 of 65 people found the following review helpful
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After hearing an interview with Robert Felix on a radio show, I desperately wanted this book, but for some reason I just never ordered it. Well, after I finally did, I'm not disappointed in what I read.
Whether you believe that the next ice age is coming or not; and whether you believe that the dinosaurs, mammoths, etc. were wiped out by an ice age or not; there's more to this book than just that.
Mr. Felix goes into great details to explain what scientists theorize makes an ice age happens. He mainly describes polar-magnetic reversals (where the north and south poles flip); nuclear explosions on the sun, earth, and miles above the earth (those creating the Aurora Borealis); earthquakes and earthquake lightes; sudden climatic changes; etc.
The book also tells us how an instantaneous ice age can occur (feet upon feet of snow in hours). Notes are made about when 5 inches of rain falls that can actually add up to 50 inches of snow. He goes on and on about places that have received this much rain in such short periods of time, going on that it can happen with snow, not just rain. The only problem I have with this theory is that when it rains so much, its usually in an isolated area, not hemisphere-wide like he's trying to suggest.
All in all, I think it makes for one hell of a book. It's definitely one that I'm going to keep for years and years to come! But, when it starts snowing... Be afraid. Be very afraid.
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a must read for those interested in our changing climate. On one side we have the Global Warming "Chicken Littles" like Al Gore who propose all climate change is human induced. On the other side we have conservative lobbyists and free-enterprise think tanks trying to discredit the Global Warming folks. Neither is entirely believable. Robert Felix presents a scarier hypothesis and an interesting counterpoint to both. An ice age would be the most catastrophic to life as we know it. Felix never denies our climate is changing.
The bottom line is that there are so many factors that could influence climate besides mankind induced CO2. Things like the Milankovitch Cycle, Volcanism, etc. Felix presents these ideas.
Like most, I believe our climate is changing. It's better to forget the political aims of liberals and conservatives, and just read as much science as you can. We might not end up where we think we're going. Time will tell who was right. An enjoyable read... 4 stars.
The bottom line is that there are so many factors that could influence climate besides mankind induced CO2. Things like the Milankovitch Cycle, Volcanism, etc. Felix presents these ideas.
Like most, I believe our climate is changing. It's better to forget the political aims of liberals and conservatives, and just read as much science as you can. We might not end up where we think we're going. Time will tell who was right. An enjoyable read... 4 stars.
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purchase good
Book is in great shape. I didn't know as much about author as I should have, so I my expections were off,still fine.
Published 1 month ago by toni strasters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not By Fire but By Ice
I highly recommend this book.I couldnt put it down,and read it in just a few hours.It clearly shows how the earth weather patterns are cyclic,and its never just one or two... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Everette Leon Young II
4.0 out of 5 stars
Documentation Supports Conclusions
The documentation , and Googled articles seemed to me to support the conclusion that global warming (and cooling)is primarily caused by sub sea volcanic activity driven by earth's... Read more
Published 9 months ago by George S. Kent
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Original thinking
Contradicting the accepted wisdom, Felix argues other long ignored forces are at work on a grand scale. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Robert Bissett
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Book Review
The author seemed to know quite a bit about his subject. He writes persuasively and with great authority on the material. Read more
Published on April 28, 2011 by Jackie2012
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terriffic personalized service for an absolute must read
I got a personal email from the author, a signed copy of the book and prompt, careful delivery. My whole family of engineers & rocket scientists (literally) have read this so I... Read more
Published on April 1, 2011 by Satisifed in Seattle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for understanding the big picture
If you want to understand the earth system, but have trouble wading through all the reports, and connecting all the dots, then read this book. Read more
Published on October 3, 2010 by Cynthia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Cool
It is cool how he put all his information and research together in this book. I have never even heard of a magnetic reversal until I heard him on the radio. A must read
Published on August 3, 2010 by Mr. Rich
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not By Fire But By Ice
I wasn't aware that the earth is usually frozen, and interglacial periods are the exception. I was expecting a book that would put me to sleep. It was just the opposite. Read more
Published on July 15, 2010 by photiczone
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good book, well researched.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Mr. Felix definitely backs up his claim than an ice age is around the corner. Read more
Published on March 20, 2010 by D. Wills
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