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The Precipice (film)
A precipice is a significant vertical rock exposure. Precipice may also refer to: * "Precipice" (''Battlestar Galactica''), the second episode of the third season of ''Battlestar Galactica'' * "Precipice" (''Smallville''), the nineteenth episode of the second season of ''Smallville'' * Precipice National Park Precipice is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 377 km northwest of Brisbane. See also * Protected areas of Queensland Queensland is the second largest state in Australia. It contains around 500 separate protected areas. In ..., a national park in Queensland, Australia * ''The Precipice'' (Goncharov novel), an 1869 novel by Ivan Goncharov * ''The Precipice'' (MacLennan novel), a 1948 novel by Hugh MacLennan * '' The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity'', a 2020 non-fiction book by Toby Ord * ''The Precipice'' (Bova novel), a 2001 science fiction novel by Ben Bova * Art Style: precipice, a DSiWare game available for downloa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Precipice
In geography and geology, a cliff is an area of rock which has a general angle defined by the vertical, or nearly vertical. Cliffs are formed by the processes of weathering and erosion, with the effect of gravity. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along rivers. Cliffs are usually composed of rock that is resistant to weathering and erosion. The sedimentary rocks that are most likely to form cliffs include sandstone, limestone, chalk, and dolomite. Igneous rocks such as granite and basalt also often form cliffs. An escarpment (or scarp) is a type of cliff formed by the movement of a geologic fault, a landslide, or sometimes by rock slides or falling rocks which change the differential erosion of the rock layers. Most cliffs have some form of scree slope at their base. In arid areas or under high cliffs, they are generally exposed jumbles of fallen rock. In areas of higher moisture, a soil slope may obscure the talus. Many cliffs also featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Precipice (Battlestar Galactica)
"Precipice" is the second part of the third season premiere and 35th episode of the re-imagined American science fiction drama television series ''Battlestar Galactica''. The episode was written by re-imagined creator Ronald D. Moore, and directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan. It first aired on October 6, 2006 on the Sci-Fi Channel along with the preceding episode "Occupation". In "Precipice", the Cylons respond to the suicide attack in the previous episode by rounding up over 200 civilians believed to be affiliated with the resistance, and later decide to have them executed. Meanwhile, '' Galactica'' is to send a squadron to meet with the resistance on New Caprica. Unlike most episodes, it does not include a survivor count. Since "Occupation" revolved around the resistance, "Precipice" focused more on the New Caprica Police and Jammer's role in it. The producers also decided to release the Sharon model imprisoned on ''Galactica''. During the writing process, Moore included reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Precipice (Smallville)
The second season of ''Smallville'', an United States, American television series developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, began airing on September 24, 2002, on The WB Television Network, The WB television network. The series recounts the early adventures of Krypton (comics), Kryptonian Clark Kent (Smallville), Clark Kent as he adjusts to life in the fictional town of Smallville (comics), Smallville, Kansas, during the years before he becomes Superman. The second season comprises 23 episodes and concluded its initial airing on May 20, 2003. Regular cast members during season two include Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Sam Jones III, Allison Mack, John Glover (actor), John Glover, Annette O'Toole and John Schneider (screen actor), John Schneider. Glover, who was a recurring guest in season one, was promoted to regular for season two. At the end of season one, Eric Johnson (actor), Eric Johnson, who portrayed Whitney Fordman, had left the series. Season two picks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Precipice National Park
Precipice is a national park A national park is a nature park, natural park in use for conservation (ethic), conservation purposes, created and protected by national governments. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state dec ... in Queensland, Australia, 377 km northwest of Brisbane. See also * Protected areas of Queensland References National parks of Far North Queensland Protected areas established in 1989 {{Queensland-national-park-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Precipice (Goncharov Novel)
''The Precipice'' (russian: Обрыв, translit=Obryv), also translated as ''Malinovka Heights'', is the third and the last novel by Ivan Goncharov, first published in January–May 1869 in literature, 1869 issues of ''Vestnik Evropy'' magazine.The Works by I.A.Goncharov in 6 volumes. Ogonyok Library. Pravda Publishers. Moscow, 1972. Vol.VI. Commentaries, pp.749-750. The novel, conceived in 1849, took twenty years to be completed and has been preceded by the publication of the three extracts: "Sophja Nikolayevna Belovodova" (''Sovremennik'', No.2, 1860), "Grandmother" and "Portrait" (''Otechestvennye Zapiski'', Nos.1-2, 1861). The author considered it to be his most definitive work, in which he fully realized his grand artistic ambition. Less successful than its predecessor ''Oblomov'' (1859), ''The Precipice'' is still regarded as one of the Russian literature's classics.The Works by I.A.Goncharov in 6 volumes. Ogonyok Library. Pravda Publishers. Moscow, 1972. Vol.I. Commentaries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Precipice (MacLennan Novel)
''The Precipice'' is a 1948 novel written by Hugh MacLennan. It won the Governor General's Award for English-language fiction at the 1948 Governor General's Awards The 1948 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit were the 13th rendition of the Governor General's Awards, Canada's annual national awards program which then comprised literary awards alone. The awards recognized Canadian writers for new Engli .... MacLennan partly based ''The Precipice'' on the ballet '' Pillar of Fire'', whose cast included Nora Kaye and Antony Tudor. References Footnotes Bibliography * * 1948 Canadian novels Novels by Hugh MacLennan William Collins, Sons books {{Canada-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Existential Risk And The Future Of Humanity
Existentialism ( ) is a form of philosophical inquiry that explores the problem of human existence and centers on human thinking, feeling, and acting. Existentialist thinkers frequently explore issues related to the meaning, purpose, and value of human existence, and the role of personal agency in transforming one's life. In the view of an existentialist, the individual's starting point is phenomenological, grounded in the immediate direct experience of life. Key concepts include " existential angst", a sense of dread, disorientation, confusion, or anxiety in the face of an apparently meaningless or absurd world, and also authenticity, courage, and human-heartedness. Existentialism is associated with several 19th- and 20th-century European philosophers who shared an emphasis on the human subject, despite often profound differences in thought. Among the earliest figures associated with existentialism are philosophers Søren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche and novelis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Precipice (Bova Novel)
''The Precipice'' is a science fiction novel by Hugo Award winner Ben Bova. This novel is part of the Grand Tour series of novels. It is the first book in ''The Asteroid Wars'' series. It was first published in 2001. The title "The Precipice" refers to the "greenhouse cliff", or the ultimate collapse of Earth's biosphere, preceded by the steady encroachment of climate change. Plot synopsis The greenhouse effect is threatening the earth. Two rival industrialists, Dan Randolph and Martin Humphries believe that the key to earth's survival is to mine the asteroid belt and move earth's heavy industry to space. Millionaire Dan Randolf is going bankrupt, since his aerospace company, Astro Corp, is out of work due to the "greenhouse cliff" putting Earth at a higher priority than space. Cold-hearted multi-billionaire Martin Humphries shows Randolph a fully laid-out plan to reach the Asteroid Belt and mine it for its abundant metals. Randolph immediately takes up the idea, putting his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
