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  2. Cold shock response - Wikipedia

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    Cold shock response is a series of neurogenic cardio-respiratory responses caused by sudden immersion in cold water. In cold water immersions, such as by falling through thin ice, cold shock response is perhaps the most common cause of death. [1] Also, the abrupt contact with very cold water may cause involuntary inhalation, which, if ...

  3. Human physiology of underwater diving - Wikipedia

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    Cold shock response is the physiological response of organisms to sudden cold, especially cold water, and is a common cause of death from immersion in very cold water, [5] such as by falling through thin ice. The immediate shock of the cold causes involuntary inhalation, which if underwater can result in drowning.

  4. Mesosphere - Wikipedia

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    The mesosphere (/ ˈ m ɛ s ə s f ɪər, ˈ m ɛ z-, ˈ m iː s ə-,-z ə-/; [1] from Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos) 'middle' and -sphere) is the third layer of the atmosphere, directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere. In the mesosphere, temperature decreases as altitude increases.

  5. Thermal balance of the underwater diver - Wikipedia

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    Hot water suits are loose fitting neoprene wetsuits used in cold water commercial surface-supplied diving. [34] A hose in the diver's umbilical line, which links the diver to the surface support, carries the hot water from a heater at the surface down to the suit. The diver controls the flow rate of the water from a valve near his waist ...

  6. Why that ‘raw water' trend is actually dangerous - AOL

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    The water is expensive, possibly dangerous, and insulting to people struggling for clean, treated water all over the world. So save yourself the $16 and enjoy the clean water we already have ...

  7. Quarry lake - Wikipedia

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    Unexpectedly cold water [2] can cause a swimmer's muscles to suddenly weaken; it can also cause shock, cold water shock [2] and even hypothermia. [3] Though quarry water is often very clear, submerged quarry stones and abandoned equipment make diving and jumping into these quarries extremely dangerous. Several people drown in quarries each year.

  8. 4 Zodiac Signs That Everyone Wants to Date, According to ...

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    This Water sign is deeply attuned to their partner's emotions and eager to bring peace, healing, and calm into their lives. While Cancer may be reserved upon first impression, akin to the Crab ...

  9. Health Benefits of Cold Water Therapy May Be Short-Lived ...

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    For example, cold-water immersion reduced stress levels only during the 12 hours after people were exposed to the cold. In addition, people who took 30-, 60- or 90-second cold showers for 30 days ...