[…] imperceptible in the sense already described, becomes an addition to C the property of the adjoining land; the former has not this result, and the property of the original foreshore, thus suddenly altered by reclamatory work upon it, remains […]

The hyperellipse is defined by (x/a)ⁿ + (y/b)ⁿ = 1 with b ≤ a, where n is the shape parameter and a and b are the axes along the x and y axes, respectively.

The trouble is, all those well-intentioned scientists who are arguing that we’re not in any imminent danger are basing their arguments on computer models. I’m basing mine on what’s actually happening.

He has vamp'd an old speech, and the court to their sorrow, / Shall hear him harangue against Prior to morrow.