NASA warns: China’s Three Gorges Dam could slow Earth’s rotation by 0.06 seconds; here’s how

NASA reports that the construction and operation of China's Three Gorges Dam have slowed Earth's rotation by 0.06 microseconds due to the redistribution of mass caused by the dam's massive water reservoir. The dam's environmental impact serves as an example of how human activities can alter natural systems on a global scale.

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