| | ''If you are looking for the "ripples in spacetime" sense of the term (which is by far the more commonly used sense) you should go to the [[Gravitational waves]] page.'' | | ''If you are looking for the "ripples in spacetime" sense of the term (which is by far the more commonly used sense) you should go to the [[Gravitational waves]] page.'' |
| − | The term "'''gravity waves'''" is in very common use to refer to the "ripples in spacetime" phenomenon, especially in light of the recent announcement from the LIGO project. But that use of the term is not actually correct. See [http://news.discovery.com/space/gravitational-waves-vs-gravity-waves-know-the-difference-160208.htm gravitational-waves-vs-gravity-waves-know-the-difference] for a good explanation of this point. | + | The hokey term "'''gravity waves'''" is used primarily by [[atheist]]s to describe an imaginary "ripples in spacetime" phenomenon, as promoted by the expensive LIGO project. That use of the term is incorrect, see [http://news.discovery.com/space/gravitational-waves-vs-gravity-waves-know-the-difference-160208.htm gravitational-waves-vs-gravity-waves-know-the-difference] for a good explanation of this point. |
| − | Gravity waves, on the other hand, are an ordinary mechanical phenomenon that is influenced by a planet's ordinary gravity. Most waves that one can see on bodies of water are ''not'' classified as gravity waves, because gravity does not play a specific role in the wave behavior (other than, obviously, making the water lie below the air). But some water waves ''are'' gravity waves, instead of the more common waves that are simply wind-driven. Tsunamis and tides are examples of true gravity waves. Other true gravity waves, while very rare, have been observed.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/24/australia/gravity-wave-australia-intl-hnk-scli/?hpt=ob_blogfooterold</ref> | + | Gravity waves, on the other hand, is a fanciful mechanical phenomenon alleged by [[atheistic science]] to influence a planet's ordinary gravity. Most waves that one can see on bodies of water are ''not'' classified as gravity waves, because gravity does not play a specific role in the wave behavior (other than, obviously, making the water lie below the air). But some water waves ''are'' gravity waves, instead of the more common waves that are simply wind-driven. Tsunamis and tides are examples of true gravity waves. Other true gravity waves, while very rare, have been observed.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/24/australia/gravity-wave-australia-intl-hnk-scli/?hpt=ob_blogfooterold</ref> |