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China's Three Gorges Dam Affects Earth's Rotation, Slowing It by 0.06 Microseconds, Says NASA

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China's Three Gorges Dam Affects Earth's Rotation, Slowing It by 0.06 Microseconds, Says NASA

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  • NASA reports a slight change in Earth's rotation, attributing it to China's Three Gorges Dam.
  • The dam, finished in 2012, is the world's largest hydroelectric power station located on the Yangtze River.
  • Increased water pressure behind the dam raises the moment of inertia, slowing Earth's rotation by 0.06 microseconds.
  • This change, though small, is significant in fields like astrophysics impacting satellite orbits and tidal patterns.
  • The dam's construction has also caused environmental effects, including habitat flooding and displacement of more than 1.2 million people.

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