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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
| + | {{incomplete|Created by an EXPLANATION SEED. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | ||
| + | [[Beret Guy]] seems to be using {{w|volcano}} seeds to grow tiny volcanoes as an alternative to fertilizing [[Cueball]]'s garden. In reality, volcanoes are caused by the pressure of {{w|magma}} (underground lava) from below the Earth's crust pushing up through it, not seeds.{{Citation needed}} | ||
| − | [ | + | Volcanic soil is [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/volcanic-soil generally fertile] and replenishes depleted elements in the soil just like commercial fertilizers. Although as Cueball points out, despite the long-term benefits the process of eruption is destructive to whatever plants are ''presently'' in his garden. Beret Guy's announcement in the final panel resembles the voice-over from nature documentaries. |
| − | In the first panel, Beret Guy states that he made these seeds himself, presumably using his proven | + | In the first panel, Beret Guy states that he "made these seeds himself", presumably using his proven-skills at [[2446: Spike Proteins|exotic bioengineering]]. It is unclear whether his volcano is capable of {{w|Plant propagation|self-propagating}} but, until his 'help' with maintaining the garden, there would probably be no particular risk of volcanic activity. |
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The title text alludes to the fact that sulfate {{w|aerosol}}s from volcanic eruptions may cause a [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/volcanic-soil short-term cooling effect] because the aerosols in the atmosphere block out energy from the sun. This expands on the comedy from a small scale volcano by adding small scale volcano effects. Realistically a small supply of aerosols would be blown away and dispersed by wind. Not to mention the fact that, of course, the currently flowing lava is potentially harmful to all plants near the garden anyway. | The title text alludes to the fact that sulfate {{w|aerosol}}s from volcanic eruptions may cause a [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/volcanic-soil short-term cooling effect] because the aerosols in the atmosphere block out energy from the sun. This expands on the comedy from a small scale volcano by adding small scale volcano effects. Realistically a small supply of aerosols would be blown away and dispersed by wind. Not to mention the fact that, of course, the currently flowing lava is potentially harmful to all plants near the garden anyway. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
| − | :[Cueball is standing, holding a trowel | + | :[Cueball is standing, holding a trowel behind Beret Guy who is kneeling on all four. He is pouring the content of a small bag in to a hole in the ground.] |
:Cueball: Thanks for the gardening help! | :Cueball: Thanks for the gardening help! | ||
:Beret Guy: I made these seeds myself! | :Beret Guy: I made these seeds myself! | ||
| − | :[Beret Guy is | + | :[Beret Guy is standing next to a small eruption coming from the ground.] |
| − | :[Beret Guy | + | :[Beret Guy is now looking down on a knee-high volcano in full eruption. It produces a large plume above and smaller clouds above that, which are mainly drifting away from Beret Guy. Lava flows down from the top of the volcano.] |
:Beret Guy: The infusion of nutrient-rich volcanic soil will revitalize your garden. | :Beret Guy: The infusion of nutrient-rich volcanic soil will revitalize your garden. | ||
