NASA discovers three things that impact Earth's spin

NASA discovers three things that impact Earth's spin

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the impact of large glaciers on Earth's surface, explaining how they compress the planet and cause it to bulge. As glaciers melt, the land regains its shape, a process known as glacial rebound, which contributes to Earth's axis wobble. The melting of ice, driven by greenhouse gases, accounts for a significant portion of this wobble. Additionally, mantle convection, involving the movement of molten rock, redistributes Earth's mass and affects its spin.

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What are the large glaciers mentioned in the text that impact Earth's surface?

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What is the process referred to when the land regains its original shape after glaciers melt?

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How much wobble of the Earth's axis is attributed to glacial rebound each year?

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What role do greenhouse gases play in the melting of ice and its effect on Earth's wobble?

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In what way does mantle convection affect the planet's spin?

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