Melting Polar Ice Alters Earth's Rotation, Impacting Time Measurement
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Satellite measurements show that the Earth's rotation is slowing down faster than before due to melting ice in places like Greenland and Antarctica, impacting the planet's core and overall rotation speed. This affects the timekeeping system, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and may require adjustments in the future. The redistribution of mass from melting ice and other factors are contributing to the Earth's slowing spin, highlighting how global warming not only impacts the environment but also affects our timekeeping systems.
Topics:top-news#climate-change#earths-rotation#melting-ice#satellite-measurements#science-and-environment#timekeeping
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- Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study ABC News
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