Dams and Water Projects May Alter Earth's Rotation, NASA Warns
TL;DR
New research shows that the construction of thousands of dams worldwide has caused Earth's poles to shift by redistributing mass, with a total movement of about 3.7 feet over nearly two centuries, and also impacts sea levels by trapping water behind dams, which should be considered in sea level rise projections.
- Big dams are so heavy they shift Earth's poles away from the rotational axis, new research shows Live Science
- Water storage in dams has caused minute shifts in Earth’s poles AGU Newsroom
- NASA says China’s water project could slow Earth’s rotation and disrupt timekeeping dixiesunnews.com
- NASA Warns : China Could Slow Earth’s Rotation With Just One Action thebanginbeats.com
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