Global Journal of Science Frontier Research, H: Environment & Earth Science, Volume 22 Issue 5

in measurements of properties such as wind speed, temperature, and currents” (JUDD and HOVLAND, 2007) (including of under the influence of the submarine relief, or of the oceanic circulation itself, and tides) (KANTHA and CLAYSON, 2000a; KANTHA and CLAYSON, 2000b; JUDD and HOVLAND, 2007). As the physical characteristics of the global ocean (in terms of shape and extent) are determined by tectonic forces, great topographical changes are challenges to ocean modeling (KANTHA and CLAYSON, 2000a; KANTHA and CLAYSON, 2000b; SKINNER and MURCK, 2011; ÖZSOY, 2020). “One of the few geological activities of dynamic importance to the oceans are underwater earthquakes, which generate destructive tsunamis” (KANTHA and CLAYSON, 2000a; KANTHA and CLAYSON, 2000b; SKINNER and MURCK, 2011; MUKHERJEE, 2006; JUDD and HOVLAND, 2007; ÖZSOY, 2020). Processes in the flow of geophysical fluids expose the vulnerability of human life (which occupies the surface layer of the crust, about the geosphere) – “possibly, the majority of the human population will increasingly be at the mercy of Nature for their sustenance” (KANTHA and CLAYSON, 2000a; KANTHA and CLAYSON, 2000b). Likewise, due to the systemic interaction of the seafloor (geosphere) with oceanic waters autonomous underwater technology (underwater, in focus) is vulnerable to geophysical fluid flows – its behavior is influenced by environmental forces (winds, waves, and ocean currents) (FOSSEN, 1994; GRIFFITHS, 2003; BREIVIK and FOSSEN, 2009; INZARTSEV, 2009; FOSSEN, 2011; FANELLI, 2020; YAN et al . 2021; JUDD and HOVLAND, 2007; INZARTSEV, 2009; SKINNER and MURCK, 2011; ÖZSOY, 2020). Considering the problem related to the controllability of a "robot" in a fluid medium, it will be as efficient as the limit imposed by the application of its computational model about the intensity of turbulent flows and parameterizations (FOSSEN, 1994; GRIFFITHS, 2003; BREIVIK and FOSSEN, 2009; INZARTSEV, 2009; FOSSEN, 2011; FANELLI, 2020; YAN et al . 2021). However, if immense geophysical processes occur that generate sui generis type of flows (earthquakes from the sea floor for example) – it is very unlikely that the controllability of such autonomous technologies can be effective (underwater, in focus) (LEIBER, 1998; JUDD and HOVLAND, 2007; LOWRIE, 2007; SKINNER, and MURCK, 2011; ÖZSOY, 2020; FERREIRA, 2021a; FERREIRA, 2021b). The Global Risks report is published by the World Economic Forum, based on sources believed by the authors to be reliable regarding statements about known, unknown, uncertain, and other risks. Helpful information may not be limited to what is published (new perspectives may arise) (MCLENNAN et al . 2021). Specifically about “environmental risks” McLennan et al . (2021) cite “major geophysical disasters” as the most critical threats to the world, as well as the most potentially harmful to people and the planet – however, considering them as “long-term risks.” It turns out that, to geophysical processes and disasters, events of this category still seem to occur “suddenly and without obvious warning” (despite the significant global effort put into investigations) (MUKHERJEE, 2006; SKINNER and MURCK, 2011; ÖZSOY, 2020). “Earthquake prediction is, without a doubt, the biggest challenge for geoscientists today” (MUKHERJEE, 2006), even, there may be changes in the variables that precede the occurrence of earthquakes (in relation to the thermosphere, ionosphere, and atmosphere of the Earth), as they “probably depend on the integrated cosmic environment and Sun-Earth” (CAPRA, 1982; CAPRA, 1983; MUKHERJEE, 2006; SKINNER and MURCK, 2011). The Global Risks 2021 report (MCLENNAN et al. 2021) presents “weapons of mass destruction” as an “existential threat” (deployment of biological, chemical, cybernetic, nuclear, and radiological weapons), being one of the most impacting risks to the next decade. In fact, “as technology has evolved, so has the need and desire to create better and more efficient weapons and associated launch systems that can break through or neutralize an opponent’s defenses” (SLOFER, 2022). This is the case of autonomous technology (underwater, in focus) if used in a way that causes significant wear due to the possibility of penetrating the opposing defense (SPARROW and LUCAS, 2016; BAYLIS et al . 2018; PIOTROWSKI, 2018; FERREIRA, 2021a; FERREIRA, 2021b; SLOFER, 2022; NICHOLS et al . 2022; FERREIRA, 2022). Specifically about nuclear weapons McLennan et al . 2021 point to the “small-scale” factor as a trend – a new technology that allows the proliferation of lower- powered warheads, which compromises deterrence structures; therefore, there is indeed apprehension about the conduct of a global nuclear war. Considering only the proportion of an attack by the use of weapons of the nuclear category, the consequences for the earth system would already be “catastrophic” – however, there are empirical and antagonistic opinions on the conception of such a circumstance due to the relativization of its concept (KAHN et al . 1976; CAPRA, 1982; CAPRA, 1983; KAHN, 2007; BEYERCHEN, 2007; SKINNER and MURCK, 2011; BAYLIS et al . 2018; PIOTROWSKI, 2018; SLOFER, 2022; NICHOLS et al . 2022). Indeed, there is a “self-regulation” feature of the Earth system (to its long-term dynamic equilibrium) however it is still not well understood by science mostly if the cause of the changes or disturbances are the human activities (SKINNER and MURCK, 2011). The human impact on the environment can overload the © 2022 Global Journals 1 Global Journal of Science Frontier Research Volume XXII Issue V Year 2022 26 ( H ) Version I Autonomous Technology in Scenario by Rare Geophysical Processes (Underwater Focus)