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MickeyTatem |
volcano theory
Oct 22 2009, 1:37 AM EDT
i must comment on konflict's theory. if there really is a zombie virus in the molten belly of our world then we need not worry. no virus, even a zombie one, could withstand the heat and pressure of molten lava. if it could what would be the point of burning the bodies of dead zombies?
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PedroAsani |
1. RE: volcano theory
Oct 22 2009, 5:44 AM EDT
Look up extremophilic viruses. Whilst I agree that the centre of the earth is a little much, there are documented cases of viruses and bacteria that thrive at well over 200 Celcius.
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inu-dude25 |
2. RE: volcano theory
Oct 22 2009, 6:54 PM EDT
"i must comment on konflict's theory. if there really is a zombie virus in the molten belly of our world then we need not worry. no virus, even a zombie one, could withstand the heat and pressure of molten lava. if it could what would be the point of burning the bodies of dead zombies?"Ever seen the worms at the bottom of the ocean that swim through volcanic vents for energy? That's extreme cold (in the far negatives), insane pressure, and then extreme heat. To quote the late Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park, nature will always find a way. Do you find this valuable? |
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MickeyTatem |
3. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 7:28 PM EDT
those are both excelent points. but if burning a z wouldn't kill the virus because it would survive the heat, what is another way to dispose of it?
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inu-dude25 |
4. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 7:45 PM EDT
A bullet to the head? Seeing as there is no zombie outbreak on record, we can't say where one could come from and how they could be handled.
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spamanninen |
5. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 7:46 PM EDT
"those are both excelent points. but if burning a z wouldn't kill the virus because it would survive the heat, what is another way to dispose of it?"Burning a Zombie may not kill the virus but it will disable the host preventing it from spreading. Well, assuming it isn't airborne and can only be transfered through bodily fluids Do you find this valuable? |
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MickeyTatem |
6. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 7:52 PM EDT
"A bullet to the head? Seeing as there is no zombie outbreak on record, we can't say where one could come from and how they could be handled."XD i kno to shoot it in the head. i mean how else could one dispose of the body. Do you find this valuable? |
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MickeyTatem |
7. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 7:57 PM EDT
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"Burning a Zombie may not kill the virus but it will disable the host preventing it from spreading. Well, assuming it isn't airborne and can only be transfered through bodily fluids"but if the zombie is already dead there's not not much risk of it spreading the virus anyway, and since we dont know if the virus will be airborne or not it would be risky burning it without a hasmat suit on. and if it IS airborne it will spread once burned. but then again if this virus is so strong that it can survive intense heat and IS airborne, we are basically doomed as a species. Do you find this valuable? |
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PedroAsani |
8. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 8:04 PM EDT
the safest thing to use is time. A virus, a bacteria, a parasite, all of these will die if deprived of their food source long enough.The burial of bodies in marked areas will keep the contagion secure, away from food sources, and after enough time has passed, it will be rendered inert. The only thing this won't work for is a prion, since they behave in ways we don't fully understand. They will however, live for almost forever. Prions will need more careful disposal. Do you find this valuable? |
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MickeyTatem |
9. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 8:06 PM EDT
"the safest thing to use is time. A virus, a bacteria, a parasite, all of these will die if deprived of their food source long enough.very good point. excuse my ignorance but what is a prion? that's a term I've never heard. Do you find this valuable? |
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spamanninen |
10. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 8:07 PM EDT
"the safest thing to use is time. A virus, a bacteria, a parasite, all of these will die if deprived of their food source long enough.Prions are what causes mad cow disease right? They're like misfolded proteins? Do you find this valuable? |
Freelancer47 |
11. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 8:14 PM EDT
Here ya go, one of my new favorite sites...http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5047 Do you find this valuable? |
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spamanninen |
12. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 8:22 PM EDT
thats an easy way of putting it...... one that i can understand ..... thanks
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MickeyTatem |
13. RE: volcano theory
Oct 26 2009, 8:31 PM EDT
"Here ya go, one of my new favorite sites...awesome. thank u, that makes sense now. Do you find this valuable? |
Iamz0rs |
14. RE: volcano theory
Oct 28 2009, 6:34 PM EDT
But prions can't cause zombification now can they? They just clogg up your cells untill they burst.
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