Asian Quake may have made Earth Spin Faster

[LostInSpace]

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.

[jamotto]

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.

[LostInSpace]

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Originally posted by jamotto:

The Earth will return back to the same rotation speed eventually, as it is naturally slowing down anyways.

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Yup, thanks to the moon.

[Charles Lindsey]

Earth STILL ringing like a bell

Interesting story. I added the caps for emphasis.

[jamotto]

Wonder if these vibrations can cause other things to happen. Perhaps trigger more Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

[LostInSpace]

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."

[Guest]

OH NO!!!

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE, DIE I TELL YA!!!

[LostInSpace]

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Originally posted by Jaguar:

OH NO!!!

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE, DIE I TELL YA!!!

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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.