Time flies...

[Rogue]

So you think that the days are flying past... maybe you're right.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/scientists-baffled-as-earth-spins-faster-than-usual-making-days-shorter/news-story/c2be2098ff2b10dc6d2d96a7a0867bce

[Kaere]

Well crap on a cracker. Never thought climate change would affect the length of our day! Milliseconds not really being noticeable on a human scale but messing with our tech.

Everything is connected... EVERYTHING.

[Agartha]

Wow, you are right, everything is connected.... never knew that a reduction in glaciers meant it makes the planet spin faster. 

Should we worry about it?

[TrueCrazyLion]

It’s especially concerning since it’s reversing the trend since the planet’s creation, which has been for the planet to gradually spin more and more slowly.

[Kaere]

Is that measurable enough to know that? Just curious.

I don't think we need to worry about it Aggie, it's not a doom & gloom thing... but it is fascinating. They also say in the article it'll probably go back to "normal" too lol

[TrueCrazyLion]

Yep K, scientists have found that tidal friction has been gradually slowing Earth’s rotation speed down over millions and billions of years, although that’s a general trend and there are many other factors which can temporarily influence it - I found this article which was really interesting, especially as it links to other great sources:

https://www.vox.com/2014/12/23/7441951/earth-rotation

I found it a fun read!

[Kaere]

That's what I meant, it's a trend but the exact speed on any of those previous years cannot be exactly calculated. And you said it yourself, it's a trend with other factors that "temporarily influence" it.

So don't fret, it's not concerning or reversing any trends as you felt... it's just a blip imo.

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