Earth spins gradually slower and slower. The cause of this phenomenon is a decrease in Earth’s velocity induced by celestial bodies, natural tidal forces, earthquakes or weather patterns. If nothing is changed, in 200 years time one hour should be introduced to synchronize Earth's time with constant atomic clocks. The International Earth Rotation and Reference System Service located in Paris made … [Read more...]
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