Published on 29 Mar 2025
• Research reveals that the melting of the polar ice caps is causing the Earth to spin more slowly, extending the length of days at an ‘unprecedented’ rate.
• As melting ice accelerates due to rising temperatures, sea levels rise and large masses move from the polar to the equatorial regions.
• This redistribution affects the Earth’s rotation and results in longer days.
• This variation in the length of the day has critical repercussions not only on how we measure time, but also on GPS and other technologies that govern our modern lives.
Role of Climate Change on Length of Earth Day
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