But is such calm dangerous for the president?Disappointment with Mr Obama is the most-discussed aspect of the intensity gap.
Fair weather waterspouts, which are less dangerous, develop in calm weather and move very little.
America cannot calm this dangerous conflict overnight.
On a day of frenetic diplomatic activity, Mr Hague spoke to the Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, to "urge steps to calm this dangerous situation".
Its chronic weakness and its cross-sectarian makeup also mean that its interference could exacerbate already dangerous situations rather than calm them.
Ukraine's new prime minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, today called on Mr Putin to pull back his troops, warning "we are on the brink of disaster", while Nato secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen urged Moscow to calm the "dangerous" situation.
"The Syrian authorities must act quickly and decisively to calm this dangerous situation and can only do so by responding to the legitimate demands of the Syrian people," said William Hague, the foreign secretary.
Wanda's dangerous when she's calm, you know?
Most people associate a certain fearlessness with being a badass, whether its standing up for yourself or others, or staring down a potentially dangerous situation with a calm quietude.
Vunipola was shown a yellow card for two dangerous tackles, but Masi calmed any home nerves when he powered through for a try.
