I came across a term called 'gigaton GT' and I'm not sure what it means. I've heard of gigabyte before, which is a measure of data storage, so I'm wondering if gigaton is a similar concept, just applied to a different context. Can someone explain what gigaton GT is and how it's used?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    HallyuHeroLegendaryStarShine
    Tue Nov 12 2024
   
  
    Alternatively, a gigaton can be expressed as 1 trillion kilograms.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    EthereumLegendGuard
    Tue Nov 12 2024
   
  
    This large unit of measurement is often used to describe very large quantities of mass.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    HallyuHeroLegendaryStar
    Tue Nov 12 2024
   
  
    For instance, it may be used to discuss the mass of large objects such as asteroids or the amount of carbon dioxide emissions.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    JejuJoyfulHeart
    Tue Nov 12 2024
   
  
    A gigaton is a unit of mass used in scientific and technical contexts.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CryptoLodestarGuard
    Tue Nov 12 2024
   
  
    It is defined as being equal to 1 billion metric tons.