I heard that the earth shift that caused the tsunami shifted the earth 1 degree on its axis. I have not been able to verify this. Would we feel that kind of a shift? If not, how much shift would be noticeable?
2006-07-11 15:21:37 · 4 answers · asked by magr8 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
slightly shorter and longer days depending on the season. the reason for the seasons is because of that 23 and a half degree tilt. depending on the location of the sun, the suns rays hit different part of the world and that 1 degree would make a minor difference.
2006-07-11 16:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of energy required to cause a 1° shift would be enormous. The 2004 Tsunami actually caused a shift of about 1 INCH.
2006-07-11 15:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by injanier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tsunami probably didn't shift the earth's axis one degree, one inch is more like it.
The earth's tilt now is 23.5 degrees. A tilt of higher degrees makes the seasons more pronounced, a lower number makes the seasons less severe.
2006-07-11 16:39:22 · answer #3 · answered by QFL 24-7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa, what was that? I think we just shifted. Cotastophic things will happen, like, 7-11's everywhere will close simultaneously causing the earth to have a major slurpee shortage. WHAT WILL WE DO???????????
2006-07-11 15:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by wingnutrosie 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋