Freezing Water

Source 1:How long did the water take to

freeze the victims?

Researcher Sarah Pineda

Abstract / Summary

With the water being already freezing, the water actually did really impact the deaths. Of course,the water would induce hypothermia, considering the Titanic crashed into an iceberg. It was also 28 degrees. However, even if the ship simply sprung a leak, the water would’ve killed everyone within two hours, whether or not the person had a lifejacket.

Notable Quotations

“Reports from Titanic survivors describe the cries of victims, who were wearing cork life vests, lasting for more than one hour, even in the frigid -0.5º C (31º F) waters of the Labrador Current.”( Paragraph 9)

“Cold water carries heat away from the body 25 times faster than air of the same temperature and as a result, the body core immediately begins to lose heat to the outside environment. At first, the body tries to generate more heat by shivering, but this is not enough to offset the loss of heat to the water. Within 20 to 30 minutes, depending on water temperature, body core temperature drops to below 35° C (95° F) cognitive functioning and judgement become affected. This cooling, if not checked, leads to disorientation, unconsciousness and eventually death.”

Source 3:"Hypothermia"

By Mayo Clinic

Researcher Gabrielle Hernandez

Abstract

This article talks about the effects of hypothermia and how it is caused. First, the article talks about the main symptoms of hypothermia. Next, it talks about the causes that can give a person this medical emergency. After that, it mentions the risk and complication of having hypothermia. Lastly, it talks about how to prevent this condition. To keep it short this is just a small overview of what to do if someone you know and or yourself happens to get this medical emergency.

Source 5: Hypothermia

By Alana Biggers

Summary by Andrew Miller

Abstract/Summary

This website is a medical website that tell everyone about the terrifying facts about hypothermia. It covers causes, effects, cures, prevention, and other websites that will help you learn about hypothermia. The person who wrote this article has a PHD in medical science and knows a lot about this very symptom. The website is easy to use and will tell you everything you need to know about hypothermia.

Notable Quotations

“Hypothermia is a severe condition in which the body temperature drops to an abnormally low level.” (Paragraph 1_

“If the environment becomes colder, the body shivers. This increase in muscle activity generates more heat. However, if the body loses heat more quickly than it can make it, the core temperature will fall.” (Paragraph 4)