Non-Flat Earth Recalibrated for Terrain and Topsoil
This report highlights a challenge to the traditional view of Earth's land being flat, suggesting its actual surface area is much larger when accounting for hills and soil details. By using various methodologies, it is hypothesized that the Earth's surface could be quadruple the conventional measurement when terrain and soil complexities are considered. This significant increase suggests a massive underestimation of soil organic carbon and biodiversity, which has implications for global climate models and conservation strategies. The paper advocates for the establishment of a Soil Ecology Institute to fill knowledge gaps and improve land management to combat issues like soil erosion and biodiversity loss, emphasizing the critical role of soils in sustaining life and ecosystems.
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