LostInSpace Report post Posted January 6, 2005 Well in theory anyway: LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- The deadly Asian earthquake may have permanently accelerated the Earth's rotation, shortening days by a fraction of a second and caused the planet to wobble on its axis, U.S. scientists said Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamotto Report post Posted January 6, 2005 Interesting, better enjoy the shorter days while they last The Earth will return back to the same rotation speed eventually, as it is naturally slowing down anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LostInSpace Report post Posted January 6, 2005 quote:Originally posted by jamotto: The Earth will return back to the same rotation speed eventually, as it is naturally slowing down anyways. Yup, thanks to the moon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles Lindsey Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Earth STILL ringing like a bell Interesting story. I added the caps for emphasis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamotto Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Wonder if these vibrations can cause other things to happen. Perhaps trigger more Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LostInSpace Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Aftershocks are still kicking. NY Daily News:"Aftershocks from the massive earthquake that spawned the killer waves, meanwhile, continued to rattle residents in the hardest-hit countries. A 6.2-magnitude temblor sent people scrambling from their homes early Monday in Banda Aceh, but no injuries or damage were reported." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 10, 2005 OH NO!!! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE, DIE I TELL YA!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LostInSpace Report post Posted January 10, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Jaguar: OH NO!!! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE, DIE I TELL YA!!! If I was living in California, I think you could be right. I wonder with the Earth quivering the way it is if it's loosening up the good ol' San Andreas fault for good pop soon. Jag this ones for you Washington State Department Of Natural Resources: The Pacific Coast of Washington is at risk from tsunamis. These destructive waves can be caused by coastal or submarine landslides or volcanism, but they are most commonly caused by large submarine earthquakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites