Scientists warn that the unexpected movement of the Earth with 80 centimeters could have serious consequences on the climate and sea level.
The axis of the ground rotation moved with 80 centimeters photo: Shutterstock
A revolutionary study recently published in the Geophysical Research Letters has revealed a new surprising information: the axis of rotation of the Earth has moved 80 centimeters in less than two decades, largely due to human activities, such as pumping underground waters.
This unexpected discovery puts to the test the traditional understanding of the rotation of the Earth and its connection with the climatic changes. Experts now suggest that this change could have deeper implications than previously believed, including the contribution to the increase in sea level and the exacerbation of climate instability, reports Daily Galaxy.
These new information, which were discovered following rigorous analyzes of the researchers, reveal a dramatic change in the inclination of the earth caused by the redistribution of underground waters.
The study, which examines the data from 1993-2010, shows that human activity, especially irrigation and consumption, influence the distribution of the planet’s mass. The conclusions provide essential information about the potential causes of the change of the ground rotation pole and its cascade effects on the sea climate and level.
Impact of underground water pumping on the ground rotation
In what can be one of the most surprising revelations in modern geophysics, the study shows that the massive pumping of groundwater has a significant effect on the axis of rotation of the Earth. According to researcher Ki-Weon SEO, from the National University of Seoul, “The ground rotation pole actually changes a lot. Our study shows that, of the causes related to the climate, the redistribution of groundwater actually has the greatest impact on the movement of the rotation pole”.
Although the concept that the water that moves through the planet affects its rotation is not new, this study provides specific data, quantifying the extent of the effect. The extraction of underground water, which mainly supports agricultural irrigation and human consumption, moves an amazing amount of 2,150 gigatones from the underground reserves to the oceans, further modifying the balance of the earth. This has led to an 80 centimeter displacement of the planet’s rotation axis, a phenomenon beforehand in its impact on global climatic systems.
Increases sea level globally
One of the most worrying aspects of this study is its implication on the increase in sea level globally. While water redistribution affects the inclination of the Earth, it also contributes to the increase in sea level, which is an increasing concern for the populations on the coast.
As the underground waters are pumped and transferred to oceans, they are added to the volume of water that contribute to the global increase in sea level. “I am very glad I discovered the inexplicable cause of rotating pole shift”, Says Ki-Weon Seo.
“On the other hand, as a resident of the Earth and Dad, I am worried and surprised to see that pumping underground water is another source of increase in sea level. ”he added.
In the long term, if pumping underground water continues at the current pace, the combined effect could aggravate the already pressing problem of coastal floods. This study suggests that the connection between the redistribution of groundwater and the increase of the sea level could be more pronounced than the experts initially achieved, creating new challenges for the efforts to mitigate the climatic changes.
