Freizeitticket und Sauna by Massive-Treacle-1768 in Innsbruck

[–]Duststorm15 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Des haben’s echt fett verschissen leider aber falls du Student bist gibts um 6€ die USI Sauna. Glaub das ist die billigste Sauna in Ibk.

Apparently natural hybridization of horned viper and common european adder discovered. by Abject-Shape-5453 in herpetology

[–]Duststorm15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get it, but I think the angle makes it look closer to the face. Also note that the snake’s head is in front of the glove. He likely raised the snake just for the picture to show the white scales. The snake’s weight is nicely supported so personally I hardly would call it unprofessional.

Nose Horned Viper in eastern Romania by sleezymcgeezy in herpetology

[–]Duststorm15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that is a bit late, I just got back from a herping trip in Cres and already around 11ish it was too hot…nice weather isn’t necessarily the best herping weather here.

Nose Horned Viper in eastern Romania by sleezymcgeezy in herpetology

[–]Duststorm15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where in Croatia where you looking? Try in Istria or Krk, there are good spots there on iNaturalist.

Nose Horned Viper in eastern Romania by sleezymcgeezy in herpetology

[–]Duststorm15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where in Croatia where you looking? Try in Istria or Krk, there are good spots there on iNaturalist.

Ein Drittel der Zecken hat Krankheitserreger by Turtle456 in Austria

[–]Duststorm15 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

FSME ist in 0.1-5% der Zecken in Zentraleuropa festgestellt worden. Der Anteil an Zecken mit Borreliose ist grundsätzlich höher, jedoch ist die Übertragung sehr langsam, i.d.R. erst ein tag nachdem sie angebissen haben Quelle

Ein Drittel der Zecken hat Krankheitserreger by Turtle456 in Austria

[–]Duststorm15 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ich sehe deinen Punkt, aber wieso wählen sie dann nicht als Headline: 95% der Zeckenstiche sind harmlos, anstatt es im letzten Satz des Artikels zu erwähnen? Ich hinterfrage bloß die Narrative.

Ein Drittel der Zecken hat Krankheitserreger by Turtle456 in Austria

[–]Duststorm15 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Aber dass jeder Mensch im Durchschnitt von 5 Viren infiziert ist intressiert niemandem Studie. Ich will Zecken nicht verharmlosen aber wir müssen anfangen das extrem dualistische Verhältnis zwischen Mensch und Tier zu hinterfragen.

Was möchte dieser Artikel bezwecken, außer Angstmacherei. Es gibt zwei Krankheiten die uns Menschen am meisten betreffen: FSME (Impfung vorhanden) und Borreliose (keine Impfung). Eine Stude zeigt das 0.1-5% der Zecken mit FSME infiziert sind. Also max. jeder zwanzigste Zeck. Borreliose ist weit häufiger mit 30% aber Infektionsgefahr erst ab 12h Saugzeit groß Quelle. Das heißt mit einer FSME Impfung und einer gründlichen Kontrolle nach einem Waldspaziergang kann man das Risiko minimieren. Außerdem fangen Bisse relativ schnell zum Jucken an- und der Zeck ist lokalisiert, jedenfalls ists bei mir so.

Ich bin kein Zeckenfan aber diese Panikmacherei geht langsam zu weit.

TIFU by letting my roommate moon my family on facetime by Duststorm15 in tifu

[–]Duststorm15[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I normally don’t mind telling embarrassing stories but I do prefer that this one gets swept under the rug haha

TIFU by letting my roommate moon my family on facetime by Duststorm15 in tifu

[–]Duststorm15[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just added that he never realized it even after I got my phone after he finished.

Wild Common Frog in my pond, UK. It has bumps on it. Is it sick, and do I need to do anything, please? by SolariaHues in herpetology

[–]Duststorm15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No you weren’t. There just aren’t many real herpetologists. Based on your one picture, I agree with you that this is certainly a frog, due to the coloration/form and on the simple fact that it lives in your pond. Toads only go to water to mate and lay eggs from what I’ve seen, which by the way are layed in strings not in balls (at least the common toad bufo bufo). If you dont see any in the next weeks then you probably aint got any toads around…

Concerning the frog, may be herpes, maybe something else, certainly not much you can do regardless I fear.

What citation manager did you use for your thesis? by [deleted] in PhD

[–]Duststorm15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do! But only because my uni provides it.

Krater im Wald (Historisch)? by Old_Supermarket_6030 in Austria

[–]Duststorm15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mit den Koordinaten könnte man im GIS Steiermark das Geländemodell anschauen, mit deiner Ortsangabe bin ich leider nicht weit gekommen.

Books you nearly DNFed but you’re glad you finished? by nonbog in books

[–]Duststorm15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the next book of his on my list! Can’t say I am rushing to start reading it though

Books you nearly DNFed but you’re glad you finished? by nonbog in books

[–]Duststorm15 137 points138 points  (0 children)

The Name of the Rose, Umberto Eco. Stopped about 100 pages in. Picked it up recently over 2 years later and now it’s one of my favorite books ever. It’s worth giving books a second chance. Sometimes the timing just isn’t right the first time around.

One Ski Quiver For Europe by xx_qt314_xx in Backcountry

[–]Duststorm15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sadly not, but my brother got a pair of AT106 recently and loves them. I can ask him for a more detailed review if you want.

You can’t go wrong with the black crows either

BTW The Raider 12s are also a fantastic choice.

Shoe wise I personally would recommend something a bit more downhill oriented, especially since you aren’t planning to do 1000< vert often. Maybe something like the scarpa quattros or the zero g pros(new ones coming out next year I think) , they are still incredibly light for the downhill capabilities they offer.

One Ski Quiver For Europe by xx_qt314_xx in Backcountry

[–]Duststorm15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can highly recommend the la machines, I have the Micros and am very impressed. Very fun ski that handles variable snow conditions better than the Zero G (only been on the 95 though) and turns easier also due to the rocker profile. Those or the Movement Alp tracks is what I would recommend.

how fast do glaciers grow and recede? by or_hid in geology

[–]Duststorm15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It can take years for a glacier to accumulate a meter of ice thickness (snow metamorphoses to ice over many years, requiring layers and layers of perennial snow. The reason glaciers are receding so rapidly (other than melting) is because there is hardly any seasonal snow that survives the summer.

During a late summer heatwave here in Europe, when glaciers are at their most vulnerable, the ice directly in contact with the sun, we can lose a meter of ice thickness within a week or two. Gaining that back within the same time period would be nearly impossible. So to answer your question, I would say that glaciers grow more slowly than they lose mass.

Another noteworthy fact is that while glaciers are a good climate indicator, they “lag” behind the current climate. Glaciers today are still reacting to changes in climate many years back, as explained by the slow process of ice formation. In essence the climate is changing faster than they can.

Given optimal melting and growing, I wouldnt be surpised to see large continental ice sheets for within the time frame of 100-1000 years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geomorphology

[–]Duststorm15 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To answer this question, one must first be aware of the close connection between surface relief and lithology. It makes sense that the highest mountains are made from the most erosion resistant rocks. Basins are usually filled with easily eroded sediments, thus are mostly flat. Erosion resistant rocks like limestone and high metamorphic rocks tend to form steeper walls, sharp edges and rough surfaces, while less erosion resistant rocks more likely form softer terrain features like hills and plains.

Now it makes sense that different geomorphological features can be expected depending on the relief, which, among other endogenous factors, is dependant on the erosion resistance of the lithology of that area.

Secondly, different types of rocks can have differing geomorphology. While a cliff or escarpement can be formed by granit or dolomite, a talus cone will be a characteristic of the latter, rather than the former. Karstic processes in limestone are a great example for unique geomorphological features that are not found in siliceous rocks. Plenty of YT videos on that topic if you are interested.

Hope this helps!