On 14 May 2003 12:59:14 GMT, Rudolf Polzer
<denshimeiru-sapmctacher@durchnull.ath.cx> wrote:

>No. They shrink and grow as the temperature requires. Ever seen a
>thermometer in NGE? No? You should know the temperatures vary between
>-20°C and 50°C. And of course, the thermal expansion coefficients
>are BIG. And temperatures may change rapidly.

Wasn't it stated in the series that one of the effects of Second
Impact was a severe fluctuation in the earth's climate?

I believe we may have our answer...
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