Shortly after the big Tsunami in the Asia Pacific, I heard a TV commentator (weather channel I think) mention that the event was so powerful that it wobbled the earth a little off of its axis.
Any sites or additional info on this? Heard it once but never again.
2007-05-15 16:12:15 · 6 answers · asked by bossbackocd 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
The Dec 26th 2004 Indonesian megathrust earthquake quickened Earth's rotation and changed our planet's shape.
NASA scientists studying the Indonesian earthquake of Dec. 26, 2004, have calculated that it slightly changed our planet's shape, shaved almost 3 microseconds from the length of the day, and shifted the North Pole by centimeters.
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Scientists in Italian geological centers have concluded, meanwhile, that the Earth’s axis has shifted 6 centimeters eastwards
2007-05-15 16:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 06:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by orkwis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct it did wobble the earth. The entire planet vibrated like a bell.
2007-05-15 16:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While that tsunami was certainly a terrible catastrophy, it was nowhow big enough to affect the Earths rotation.
2007-05-15 16:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by hironymus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask the fine folks in Earth Sciences & Geology
2007-05-15 16:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by NWS Storm Spotter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The commentator was fired , due to incompetancy. He tried to move the blame to his audience, and claimed that many were 'just not paying attention', but it wouldn't wash. He shot his mouth off about things he only imagined, due to his lack of education, and poor parental guidance.
2007-05-15 16:23:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋