Climate change lengthening days due to rising sea levels: NASA

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A study funded by NASA and the Canadian government reveals that rising sea levels due to climate change are lengthening each day slightly. Earth's rotation is slowing, with days getting longer by 1.33 milliseconds per day per century since 2000. By 2100, this could exceed 2.5 milliseconds, surpassing the Moon's influence. The impact on Earth's spin may affect timekeeping systems and require adjustments.


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