Groundwater Extraction Affects Earth's Axis
According to a recent study, the excessive extraction of groundwater for drinking and irrigation has been found to shift the Earth's axis of rotation, contributing to global rise in sea level.
Key Points
- Impact on Earth's Axis: The study reveals that excessive groundwater extraction has led to a shift in the Earth's axis of rotation at a rate of 4.36 cm per year towards the east.
- Polar Motion and Earth's Axis: Earth's axis and poles naturally shift over time as the planet's mass distribution changes, a phenomenon known as "polar motion."
- The study finds that human activities, particularly excessive groundwater extraction, ....
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