Positive vs Negative Feedbacks
Understanding the two main types of climate feedbacks and their impact on Earth's climate system
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Positive Feedback
Amplifies Climate Change
When warming causes changes that lead to even more warming, creating a self-reinforcing cycle
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Negative Feedback
Dampens Climate Change
When warming triggers processes that reduce warming, helping to stabilize the climate
Feedback Type Comparison
🔥 Positive Feedbacks
- •Amplify initial warming
- •Create runaway effects
- •Can lead to tipping points
- •Make climate more sensitive
🛡️ Negative Feedbacks
- •Reduce initial warming
- •Provide climate stability
- •Act as natural brakes
- •Make climate less sensitive