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Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
“Runway” Greenhouse Effect
qIf a planet has a very high temperature that the air can never reach a saturation point
èWater vapor can be added into the atmosphere.
èMore water vapor traps more heat (a greenhouse effect)
èThe planet’s temperature increases furthermore
è Ever more water evaporated into the atmosphere
è More greenhouse effect
è More warming
è More water vapor
è …..
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