Earth’s Rotation Is Slowing Faster Than In 3.6 Million Years
Earth's rotation is slowing at a rate unprecedented in at least 3.6 million years, primarily due to climate change-induced melting of ice sheets and glaciers. This redistribution of mass is causing the planet to bulge at the equator and rotate more slowly. While the moon is the dominant long-term influence on Earth's rotation, the speed of current climate-driven changes is a significant indicator of human impact on Earth systems. These subtle shifts can affect critical technologies like satellite navigation and global timekeeping. AI
